Search results for internet of things

Nanophysics Jan 23, 2026

Harnessing nanoscale magnetic spins to overcome the limits of conventional electronics

Researchers at Kyushu University have shown that careful engineering of materials interfaces can unlock new applications for nanoscale magnetic spins, overcoming the limits of conventional electronics. Their findings, published ...

Condensed Matter Dec 4, 2025

A direct leap into terahertz: Dirac materials enable efficient signal conversion at room temperature

Highspeed Internet, autonomous driving, the Internet of Things: data streams are proliferating at enormous speed. But classic radio technology is reaching its limits: the higher the data rate, the faster the signals need ...

Ecology Dec 2, 2025

Neural network helps detect gunshots from illegal rainforest poaching

Wildlife poaching remains a major conservation concern. Technological advancements have enabled webs of acoustic sensors to be deployed throughout rainforests, creating the possibility of real-time alerts to the sounds of ...

Nanophysics Nov 24, 2025

Sloshing ferrofluids harness vibration energy: A new spin on powering tomorrow's wearables and IoT

Modern devices, from fitness trackers and smart garments to Internet of Things (IoT) sensors, require compact and sustainable power sources. In new research published in Scientific Reports, scientists present an energy harvester ...

Nanomaterials Nov 12, 2025

First graphene-based solar cells used to power temperature sensors

Researchers at the University of Arkansas and the University of Michigan have reported the first use of ultra-low power temperature sensors using graphene-based solar cells. The test is the first hurdle in developing autonomous ...

Analytical Chemistry Nov 10, 2025

Machine learning automates material analysis and design using X-ray spectroscopy data

Understanding the properties of different materials is an important step in material design. X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) is an important technique for this, as it reveals detailed insights about a material's composition, ...

Condensed Matter Oct 21, 2025

Dual torque from electron spins drives magnetic domain wall displacement

A research team has taken a major step forward in the field of spintronics, a technology that uses not only the charge but also the spin of electrons to create faster, smarter, and more energy-efficient electronic devices. ...

Education Aug 29, 2025

Study highlights how tribal libraries bridge the digital divide

A new study led by researchers at the University at Albany's Center for Technology in Government finds that in some rural and tribal communities, the public library remains the single most important access point for technology, ...

Social Sciences Aug 28, 2025

What Taylor Swift reveals about digital culture

Paula Clare Harper, AB'10, studies music, sound and the internet. An assistant professor of music at the University of Chicago, she coedited a collection of essays brought together in the book "Taylor Swift: The Star, the ...

Political science Jul 22, 2025

Q&A: What are the effects of trade restrictions on digital technologies?

President Donald Trump has threatened to levy higher tariffs on more than two dozen countries and on various products in the past few months. China in particular has been a target of the administration's trade wars, aimed ...

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