Consumer Electronics News
September 17, 2025
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Sep. 10, 2025 — Researchers in Germany and Australia have created a simple but powerful tool to detect nanoplastics—tiny, invisible particles that can slip through skin and even the blood-brain barrier. Using an "optical sieve" test strip viewed under a regular ...
Sep. 3, 2025 — Scientists at Northwestern University have developed a groundbreaking nickel-based catalyst that could transform the way the world recycles plastic. Instead of requiring tedious sorting, the catalyst selectively breaks down stubborn polyolefin ...
Aug. 29, 2025 — Rice University physicists confirmed that flat electronic bands in kagome superconductors aren’t just theoretical, they actively shape superconductivity and magnetism. This breakthrough could guide the design of next-generation quantum materials ...
Aug. 11, 2025 — Scientists have found that microscopic gold clusters can act like the world’s most accurate quantum systems, while being far easier to scale up. With tunable spin properties and mass production potential, they could transform quantum computing and ...
July 29, 2025 — Deep beneath the Swiss-French border, the Large Hadron Collider unleashes staggering amounts of energy and radiation—enough to fry most electronics. Enter a team of Columbia engineers, who built ultra-rugged, radiation-resistant chips that now ...
July 29, 2025 — Researchers are exploring AI-powered digital twins as a game-changing tool to accelerate the clean energy transition. These digital models simulate and optimize real-world energy systems like wind, solar, geothermal, hydro, and biomass. But while ...
July 11, 2025 — Scientists have discovered a revolutionary new method for creating quantum states by twisting materials at the M-point, revealing exotic phenomena previously out of reach. This new direction dramatically expands the moiré toolkit and may soon lead ...
June 27, 2025 — At Flinders University, scientists have cracked a cleaner and greener way to extract gold—not just from ore, but also from our mounting piles of e-waste. By using a compound normally found in pool ...
June 27, 2025 — Imagine detecting a single trillionth of a gram of a molecule—like an amino acid—using just electricity and a chip smaller than your fingernail. That’s the power of a new quantum-enabled biosensor developed at EPFL. Ditching bulky lasers, it ...
June 2, 2025 — Electronics often get thrown away after use because recycling them requires extensive work for little payoff. Researchers have now found a way to change the ...
June 2, 2025 — Physicists have developed a lens with 'magic' properties. Ultra-thin, it can transform infrared light into visible light by halving the wavelength of incident ...
May 30, 2025 — Students recently unveiled their invention of a robotic actuator -- the 'muscle' that converts energy into a robot's physical movement -- that has the ability to detect punctures or pressure, heal the injury and repair its damage-detecting ...
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Sep. 4, 2025 — Scientists at Delft University of Technology have managed to watch a single atomic nucleus flip its magnetic state in real time. Using a scanning tunneling microscope, they indirectly read the ...
Aug. 18, 2025 — ETH Zurich scientists have levitated a tower of three nano glass spheres using optical tweezers, suppressing almost all classical motion to observe quantum zero-point fluctuations with unprecedented ...
Aug. 3, 2025 — Plastic pollution is a mounting global issue, but scientists at Washington University in St. Louis have taken a bold step forward by creating a new ...
July 28, 2025 — For the first time ever, scientists have watched electrons perform a bizarre quantum feat: tunneling through atomic barriers by not just slipping ...
July 28, 2025 — Penn State researchers have uncovered a surprising twist in a foundational chemical reaction known as oxidative addition. Typically believed to involve transition metals donating electrons to organic ...
July 26, 2025 — A pioneering team at the University of Maryland has captured the first-ever images of atomic thermal vibrations, unlocking an unseen world of motion within two-dimensional materials. Their innovative ...
July 14, 2025 — Using an advanced Monte Carlo method, Caltech researchers found a way to tame the infinite complexity of Feynman diagrams and solve the long-standing polaron problem, unlocking deeper understanding ...
July 9, 2025 — A groundbreaking collaboration between Los Alamos scientists and Duke University has resurrected a nearly forgotten 1938 experiment that may have ...
June 5, 2025 — Harvard and PSI scientists have managed to freeze normally fleeting quantum states in time, creating a pathway to control them using pure electronic tricks and laser ...
May 30, 2025 — In a major advancement for sustainable construction, scientists have created a cement-free soil solidifier from industrial waste. By combining Siding ...
Earlier Headlines
May 29, 2025 — Researchers present new experimental and theoretical results for the bound electron g-factor in lithium-like tin which has a much higher nuclear charge than any previous measurement. The experimental ...
May 29, 2025 — Lead contamination in municipal water sources is a consistent threat to public health. Ingesting even tiny amounts of lead can harm the human brain and nervous system -- especially in young children. ...
May 29, 2025 — Reducing travel speeds and using an intelligent queuing system at busy ports can reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from oceangoing container vessels by 16-24%, according to researchers. Not only ...
May 27, 2025 — A new study has found that a smartphone app that tracks household water use and alerts users to leaks or excessive consumption offers a promising tool for helping California water agencies meet ...
May 27, 2025 — Laser-based metal processing enables the automated and precise production of complex components, whether for the automotive industry or for medicine. However, conventional methods require time- and ...
May 23, 2025 — Diamond quantum sensors can be used to analyze the magnetization response of soft magnetic materials used in power electronics; report scientists based on collaborative research. Using a novel ...
May 23, 2025 — Blue phosphorescent OLEDs can now last as long as the green phosphorescent OLEDs already in devices, researchers have demonstrated, paving the way for further improving the energy efficiency of OLED ...
May 23, 2025 — Researchers united insights from cellular biology, quantum computing, old-fashioned semiconductors and high-definition TVs to both create a revolutionary new quantum biosensor. In doing so, they shed ...
May 22, 2025 — Self-driving cars which eliminate traffic jams, getting a healthcare diagnosis instantly without leaving your home, or feeling the touch of loved ones based across the continent may sound like the ...
May 22, 2025 — Neuroscientists and materials scientists have created contact lenses that enable infrared vision in both humans and mice by converting infrared light into visible light. Unlike infrared night vision ...
May 21, 2025 — In 2022 a team discovered that high levels of OH radicals can be generated indoors, simply due to the presence of people and ozone. This means: People generate their own oxidation field and change ...
May 21, 2025 — By twisting atom-thin sheets of graphene in just the right way, Rutgers researchers created intercrystals, a new form of matter where geometry alone controls electron behavior. These strange ...
May 21, 2025 — A team at POSTECH has unveiled a world-first in display technology: Pixel-Based Local Sound OLEDs that allow every pixel on a screen to emit distinct sounds. By embedding ultra-thin piezoelectric ...
May 21, 2025 — Researchers have unveiled a breakthrough in solid-state cooling technology, doubling the efficiency of today's commercial systems. Driven by the Lab's patented nano-engineered thin-film ...
May 21, 2025 — Researchers have demonstrated that by using a semiconductor with flexible bonds, the material can be moulded into various structures using nano containers, without altering its composition, the ...
May 20, 2025 — Scientists developed a smartphone-compatible ethanol sensor using a metal-organic framework called Cu-MOF-74. The sensor visually detects ethanol concentrations across a wide range, with no ...
May 20, 2025 — The orbital angular momentum of electrons has long been considered a minor physical phenomenon, suppressed in most crystals and largely overlooked. Scientists have now discovered that in certain ...
May 19, 2025 — Researchers have developed a novel framework named WildFusion that fuses vision, vibration and touch to enable robots to 'sense' and navigate complex outdoor environments much like humans ...
May 14, 2025 — New research demonstrates shipborne navigation systems have potential to improve tsunami detection and ...
May 14, 2025 — Researchers have developed a digital laboratory (dLab) system that fully automates the material synthesis and structural, physical property evaluation of thin-film samples. With dLab, the team can ...
Thursday, May 29, 2025
- Listening to Electrons Talk
- Portable Sensor Enables Community Lead Detection in Tap Water
- A Cheap and Easy Potential Solution for Lowering Carbon Emissions in Maritime Shipping
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
- Home Water-Use App Improves Water Conservation
- Machine Learning Simplifies Industrial Laser Processes
Friday, May 23, 2025
- Quantum Eyes on Energy Loss: Diamond Quantum Imaging for Next-Gen Power Electronics
- Efficiency Upgrade for OLED Screens: A Route to Blue PHOLED Longevity
- New Biosensor Solves Old Quantum Riddle
Thursday, May 22, 2025
- Researchers Make Breakthrough in Semiconductor Technology Set to Supercharge 6G Delivery
- Infrared Contact Lenses Allow People to See in the Dark, Even With Their Eyes Closed
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
- Personal Space Chemistry Suppressed by Perfume and Body Lotion Indoors
- Scientists Discover Class of Crystals With Properties That May Prove Revolutionary
- High-Quality OLED Displays Now Enabling Integrated Thin and Multichannel Audio
- Nano-Engineered Thermoelectrics Enable Scalable, Compressor-Free Cooling
- Mind the Band Gap! -- Researchers Create New Nanoscale Forms of Elementary Semiconductor With Tunable Electronic Properties
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Monday, May 19, 2025
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
- Satellite Data from Ship Captures Landslide-Generated Tsunami
- Digital Lab for Data And Robot-Driven Materials Science
- New Catalyst Boosts Efficiency of CO2 Conversion
Thursday, May 8, 2025
- Ping Pong Bot Returns Shots With High-Speed Precision
- Researchers Develop Practical Solution to Reduce Emissions and Improve Air Quality from Brick Manufacturing in Bangladesh
- One Glass, Full Color: Sub-Millimeter Waveguide Shrinks AR Glasses
- How to Reduce Global CO2 Emissions from Industry
- New Microscope Reveals Heat Flow in Materials for Green Energy
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
- Social Media Platform Tailoring Could Support More Fulfilling Use, Study Finds
- Feat of 'dung-Gineering' Turns Cow Manure Into One of World's Most Used Materials
- Is Virtual-Only Couture the New Clothing Craze?
- NFL Players More Likely to Injure Knee After Shorter Rest Period
- Piecing Together the Brain Puzzle
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
- Vapor-Deposited Perovskite Semiconductors Power Next Generation Circuits
- Would a Musical Triangle of Any Other Shape Sound as Sweet?
Monday, May 5, 2025
- New Theory of Gravity Brings Long-Sought Theory of Everything a Crucial Step Closer
- A Snapshot of Relativistic Motion: Special Relativity Made Visible
- Privacy-Aware Building Automation
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Monday, April 28, 2025
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
- In US, Saving Money Is Top Reason to Embrace Solar Power
- Trash Talk: As Plastic Use Soars, Researchers Examine Biodegradable Solutions
Monday, April 21, 2025
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
- A New Super Metal Stands Strong, No Matter the Temperature
- Uncovering the Relationship Between Life and Sound
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Friday, April 11, 2025
- Engineered Bacteria Emit Signals That Can Be Spotted from a Distance
- Government Urged to Tackle Inequality in 'low-Carbon Tech' Like Solar Panels and Electric Cars
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
- Bio-Oils for Greener Industrial Applications
- Amplifier With Tenfold Bandwidth Opens Up for Super Lasers
Thursday, April 3, 2025
- How GPS Helps Older Drivers Stay on the Roads
- Electrochemical Method Supports Nitrogen Circular Economy
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Monday, March 31, 2025
Friday, March 28, 2025
Thursday, March 27, 2025
- Renting Clothes for Sustainable Fashion -- Niche Markets Work Best
- A Lighter, Smarter Magnetoreceptive Electronic Skin
- Feeling the Future: New Wearable Tech Simulates Realistic Touch
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
- A Cleaner Future for Tires: Scientists Pioneer Chemical Process to Repurpose Rubber Waste
- Making Sturdy, Semi-Transparent Wood With Cheap, Natural Materials
- Virtual Reality Videos Increase Environmental Awareness
- Scientists Discovered Chemical Oscillations in Palladium Nanoparticles, Paving the Way for Recycling Precious Metal Catalysts
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Friday, March 21, 2025
- Groundbreaking Light-Driven Method to Create Key Drug Compounds
- New Machine Learning Framework Enhances Precision and Efficiency in Metal 3D Printing, Advancing Sustainable Manufacturing
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Monday, March 17, 2025
Thursday, March 13, 2025
- Breakthrough Nano-Spring Technology Boosts Battery Durability and Energy Density
- How Industrial Waste Gases Could Replace Fossil Fuels in Everyday Consumer Products
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
- Scientists Develop Solar-Powered Method to Convert Sewage Sludge Into Green Hydrogen and Animal Feed
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
- 'Fishial' Recognition: Neural Network Identifies Coral Reef Sounds
- Plastic Recycling Gets a Breath of Fresh Air
- Foraging Footballers Suggest How We Come Together to Act as One
Monday, March 10, 2025
- Clothes Dryers and the Bottom Line: Switching to Air Drying Can Save Hundreds
- Evidence of a New Phenomenon: Quantum Tornadoes in Momentum Space
- 'Nanodot' Control Could Fine-Tune Light for Sharper Displays, Quantum Computing
Monday, March 3, 2025
- From Handicap to Asset: AI Approach Leverages Optics Phenomenon to Produce Better Images
- Scientists Use AI to Better Understand Nanoparticles
Thursday, February 27, 2025
- New Ocelot Chip Makes Strides in Quantum Computing
- Leading the Charge to Better Batteries
- Unraveling How a 'magnetic Twist' Induces One-Way Electric Flow
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
- From Waste to Wonder: Revolutionary Green Grout for Sustainable Construction Practices
- Materials Incorporated Into Quantum Qubit Platform
- Scientists Design Battery That Runs on Atomic Waste
Friday, February 21, 2025
- New Microscope Can Image, at Once, the Full 3D Orientation and Position of Molecules in Cells
- Breakthrough in High-Performance Oxide-Ion Conductors Using Rubidium
- Microcomb Chips Help Pave the Way for Thousand Times More Accurate GPS Systems
- Precision Therapy With Microbubbles
Thursday, February 20, 2025
- Chip-Based System for Terahertz Waves Could Enable More Efficient, Sensitive Electronics
- Cooling Materials -- Out of the 3D Printer
- Closing the Recycle Loop: Waste-Derived Nutrients in Liquid Fertilizer
- Revolutionizing Dynamic Facial Projection Mapping: A Leap Forward in Augmented Reality
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
- A New Way to Observe Electrons in Motion
- Magnetic Semiconductor Preserves 2D Quantum Properties in 3D Material
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Friday, February 14, 2025
- Innovative Design Techniques for Better Performance of Wireless Transmitters
- Fully 3D-Printed Electrospray Engine