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Nanomaterials Dec 4, 2017

Clear leads to fully transparent devices

Large-area, two-dimensional semiconductors wired through transparent oxide conductors produce high-performance see-through electronics.

Nanophysics Nov 23, 2017

Solar cell discovery opens a new window to powering tomorrow's cities

Buildings of the future may come equipped with windows that can generate their own electricity, thanks to a finding of a team led by Jacqui Cole, a materials scientist from the University of Cambridge, UK, currently based ...

Environment Nov 15, 2017

Fossil fuel investment spells 'unsustainable future': UN chief

Continued investment in fossil fuel would deliver "an unsustainable future", UN chief Antonio Guterres warned Wednesday, saying time was running out to prevent calamitous climate change caused by atmosphere-fouling emissions.

Internet Nov 9, 2017

North Korea, ever so cautiously, is going online

Ever so cautiously, North Korea is going online.

General Physics Nov 7, 2017

Improving sensor accuracy to prevent electrical grid overload

Electrical physicists from Czech Technical University have provided additional evidence that new current sensors introduce errors when assessing current through iron conductors. It's crucial to correct this flaw in the new ...

Energy & Green Tech Nov 4, 2017

Solar greenhouses generate electricity and grow crops at the same time

The first crops of tomatoes and cucumbers grown inside electricity-generating solar greenhouses were as healthy as those raised in conventional greenhouses, signaling that "smart" greenhouses hold great promise for dual-use ...

Hi Tech & Innovation Nov 2, 2017

Augmented reality furniture and other signs we're living in the future

Liked Pokémon Go? Wait till you see what's next.

Engineering Oct 30, 2017

Gradation-tint smart window

NIMS, Waseda University and Tama Art University developed together smart glass capable of producing various shades on its surface. Unlike the conventional types, the newly developed tinting smart glass allows users to easily ...

Business Oct 4, 2017

Inside a Silicon Valley startup's explosive demise

Behind Kanoa's slick promotional photos and videos, lofty promises to revolutionize music listening, and countless reassurances to customers, the warning signs were there - the startup was in trouble.

Engineering Oct 4, 2017

Powerful micro diaphragm pump for mini-sensors

Particulate matter harms the heart and lungs. In the future, a smartphone with an inbuilt gas sensor could be used to warn of heavy exposure. To help the sensor respond quickly and provide accurate measurements, researchers ...

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