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UK govt buys semiconductor facility key to defense

The UK government announced on Friday that it had acquired a key semiconductor factory after fears its imminent closure would hamper a crucial supply chain to Britain's armed forces.

Chipmaker Qualcomm to explore takeover of Intel

Qualcomm Inc. has approached Intel Corp. to discuss a potential acquisition of the struggling chipmaker, people with knowledge of the matter said, raising the prospect of one of the biggest-ever M&A deals.

Semi-metals offer new possibilities for electronic devices

Dr. Yuxuan Cosmi Lin, assistant professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Texas A&M University, and a team of researchers are studying the potential applications and unique physical properties of ...

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Researchers develop scalable approach to integrate ultrafast 2D flash memories
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Researchers develop new p-type semiconductor materials for next-gen displays
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Fingertip device enables realistic touch for a wide range of applications
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Smart mouthguard allows users to control devices with their tongue and teeth
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New computer simulations help scientists advance energy-efficient microelectronics
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Axon-mimicking materials show promise for more efficient computing
Robotics
Stretching the possibilities of soft robots with flexible electronics
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3D micro strain gauges promote sensing capabilities of electronic skins
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Researcher focuses on keeping today's hottest electronics cool for users at nanoscale level
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Stretchable, wearable device lights up an LED using only the warmth of skin
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Solving a memristor mystery to develop efficient, long-lasting memory devices
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Molecular level changes translate to big efficiency gains for organic solar cells
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Improved virtual haptic technology enables uniform tactile sensation across displays
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Research team identifies key visual perceptual factors for enhancing 3D display realism
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Researchers develop approach to fabricate highly performing transistors based on 2D semiconductors
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Self-sensing cantilever design enhances microelectromechanical system performance in challenging environments
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Dutch match US export curbs on semiconductor machines

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Genetic database shows some fungal crops became completely reliant on ants 27 million years ago
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The true global impact of species-loss caused by humans is far greater than expected, study reveals
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People infer the past better than the future, study finds
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Mercury's magnetic landscape mapped in 30 minutes
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Physicists achieve strong coupling of Andreev qubits via microwave resonator
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Engineers develop new integration route for tiny transistors

Researchers from UNSW Sydney have developed a tiny, transparent and flexible material to be used as a novel dielectric (insulator) component in transistors. The new material would enable what conventional silicon semiconductor ...

New technique protects data on solid-state drives from radiation

A new method of radiation-resistant computer data storage called watermark storage that's been developed by a University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) professor leading a student team has direct applications in the nuclear ...

Congress OKs bill to aid computer chip firms, counter China

The House on Thursday passed a $280 billion package to boost the semiconductor industry and scientific research in a bid to create more high-tech jobs in the United States and help it better compete with international rivals, ...

Engineers develop stickers that can see inside the body

Ultrasound imaging is a safe and noninvasive window into the body's workings, providing clinicians with live images of a patient's internal organs. To capture these images, trained technicians manipulate ultrasound wands ...