TECHNOLOGY
Leaf-Inspired Power Packs A Punch
In the future, consumer devices could be powered by solid state micro-supercapacitors instead of lithium batteries.
Human To Cockroach Brain-Brain Interface Achieved
Cockroaches fitted with electronic backpacks can be wirelessly controlled by human thought.
Quantum Dots Make Bright, White LEDs
Using silicon quantum dots, scientists have developed a simple way to fabricate white-blue LEDs with high current and optical power densities.
Wearable LED Technology Made From Quantum Dots
Researchers in Korea have fashioned wearable LED technology that is ultrathin and can be applied to human skin like a sticker.
Thin & Light Ultrahigh Strength Steel Developed
Next generation steels could be used to make lighter cars that offer just as much crash protection but consume less fuel.
TenasiTech Receives US$3 Million Funding For Nano-Additive
TenasiTech's ceramic nano-additive for plastics and rubbers can be used to make acrylic glass crack and scratch resistant.
This Self-Powered Liquid Metal Could Change Robotics
Scientists have developed a self-powered, highly flexible liquid metal compound which could see applications in robotics and other fields.
Micro Satellites Packed With High Speed Functions
The Hodoyoshi-4 micro satellite can transmit information at speeds of up to 348 megabits per second.
Wirelessly Charged Flexible Li-Ion Batteries
A flexible, thin battery that can be wirelessly charged could be used to power the next generation of wearable devices.
