In recent years, 3-D printing has opened up interesting new possibilities for the large-scale production of electronic components, as well as of a variety of other objects. To this end, research teams worldwide have been trying to create materials and structures that...
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Research identifies detection constraints for dark photons
Past cosmological and astrophysical observations suggest that over one quarter of the universe's energy density is made up of a non-conventional type of matter known as dark matter. This type of matter is believed to be composed of particles that do not absorb, emit...
A perovskite-based diode capable of both light emission and detection
Light sources and detectors are key components of countless technological devices on the market today. For instance, light emitting diodes (LEDs) are often used as a source of light in displays and other technologies, while photodiodes are used to detect light in...
First successful laser trapping of circular Rydberg atoms
Rydberg atoms, which are atoms in a highly excited state, have several unique and advantageous properties, including a particularly long lifetime and large sensitivities to external fields. These properties make them valuable for a variety of applications, for...
OmniTact: A compact and high-resolution tactile sensor for robotics applications
In recent years, researchers worldwide have been trying to develop sensors that could replicate humans' sense of touch in robots and enhance their manipulation skills. While some of these sensors achieved remarkable results, most existing solutions have small...
Is English Still the Universal Language of Electrical Engineering?
A growing number of EEs are based in countries where English is not the first language. That said, is English proficiency necessary to excel in the field?
Reviewing recent developments in the electrolysis of saline water
Solar-powered technology, such as photovoltaics (PVs), could address some of the environmental challenges of our times, enabling the sustainable production of electrical energy in many geographical areas, including arid or desert regions. Many arid regions are located...
Microsoft shifts its focus on tools and devices for creative professionals
The word "creativity" was a definite constant at yesterday's Microsoft launch event, repeated by pretty much every speaker.
Theresa May ‘bans Apple Watch from UK cabinet meetings’
The UK's new Prime Minister, Theresa May, appears to have banned smartwatches from official cabinet meetings, on the grounds that foreign governments could hack them and listen in on political conversations.
Applications for technology visas ‘rise after Brexit’
Applications for visas to allow non-EU immigrant tech workers to work in the UK has increased in popularity post-Brexit.