Devices and structures Research update Fast-switching structural colour could be used in low power video displays Metamaterial-based device emulates electronic paper Read article: Fast-switching structural colour could be used in low power video displays
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Soft electronics self-heal Liquid metal composites do not break even when punctured and can be repeatedly stretched without losing their electrical conductivity Read article: Soft electronics self-heal
Materials for energy Research update Non-toxic supercapacitors go fully recyclable 3D-printed devices made from a biodegradable paper-like material could power the Internet of Things in a more sustainable way Read article: Non-toxic supercapacitors go fully recyclable
Environment and energy Research update Solar device generates electricity and desalinates water with no waste brine New system is highly efficient at both tasks, say inventors Read article: Solar device generates electricity and desalinates water with no waste brine
Devices and structures Research update Efficient optical rectenna could generate power from waste heat Electron tunnelling phenomenon boosts current and device efficiency Read article: Efficient optical rectenna could generate power from waste heat
Magnetism and spin Research update WiFi signals used to power small electrical devices Synchronized spin-torque oscillators deliver enough energy to drive a LED Read article: WiFi signals used to power small electrical devices
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Ultra-magnetostrictive material shows promise for beyond-CMOS technologies New material is based on iron and gallium, avoiding the need for expensive and scarce rare-earth elements Read article: Ultra-magnetostrictive material shows promise for beyond-CMOS technologies
Quantum computing Research update CMOS controller for quantum computer operates at 3 K Microwave device keeps its cool while connecting spin qubits Read article: CMOS controller for quantum computer operates at 3 K
Devices and structures Research update Carbon-based inks make first fully recyclable transistors New devices address the growing problem of electronic waste Read article: Carbon-based inks make first fully recyclable transistors
Biophysics and bioengineering Research update Atomic-scale ion transistor could lead to better brain–computer interfaces Ultrafast device opens and closes channels for selected ions Read article: Atomic-scale ion transistor could lead to better brain–computer interfaces