Semiconductors and electronics Research update Swarming locusts inspire new collision detector Device mimics insect’s “lobula giant movement detector” neuron Read article: Swarming locusts inspire new collision detector
Instrumentation and measurement Innovation showcase SPONSORED White papers: WITec, Ocean Insight and Photonic Science & Engineering Explore the latest technology white papers from physics-based industry in instrumentation and measurement, and semiconductors Read article: White papers: WITec, Ocean Insight and Photonic Science & Engineering
Optics and photonics Research update Silicon-based light emitter is ‘Holy Grail’ of microelectronics, say researchers Hexagonal germanium and silicon-germanium have direct band gaps Read article: Silicon-based light emitter is ‘Holy Grail’ of microelectronics, say researchers
Semiconductors and electronics Research update First-principles calculations shed light on semiconductor defects New work could make devices containing gallium nitride more resistant to radiation-induced faults Read article: First-principles calculations shed light on semiconductor defects
Biomedical devices Research update Millimetre-scale transceiver boosts ingestible sensors Wireless receiver and transmitter is small enough to fit in a swallowable capsule for monitoring gut health Read article: Millimetre-scale transceiver boosts ingestible sensors
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Quantum dot LEDs go cadmium-free The first highly efficient quantum-dot light-emitting diodes that do not rely on toxic heavy metals could find applications in next-generation TV displays Read article: Quantum dot LEDs go cadmium-free
Devices and structures Research update Vacuum technology comeback immunizes nanoelectronics from radiation With an optimized structure and materials substrate vacuum nanoelectronics bids to outperform semiconductor counterparts Read article: Vacuum technology comeback immunizes nanoelectronics from radiation
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Carbon nanotube 16-bit microprocessor takes computing beyond silicon The most complex computing device from emerging non-silicon materials reported so far says “Hello World” Read article: Carbon nanotube 16-bit microprocessor takes computing beyond silicon
Semiconductors and electronics News Michael Pepper wins Isaac Newton Medal and Prize Nanoelectronics pioneer is honoured by the Institute of Physics Read article: Michael Pepper wins Isaac Newton Medal and Prize
Everyday science Blog Battle of the elements: silicon builds digital revolution from sand Silicon is synonymous with the computing and communications boom that has transformed our daily lives, says Susan Curtis Read article: Battle of the elements: silicon builds digital revolution from sand