Engineers Harness Electric Fields to Create High-Performance Circuits Surpassing Silicon Limits Transistors, the fundamental building blocks of digital logic, are now being made just a few atoms thick to keep up with the demand for faster, more efficient electronic devices. However, as silicon transistors approach their physical limits, engineers are exploring new frontiers to push […]
Researchers unveil magnet that slashes alloy heat treatment time and energy use by 80%
Steel parts and aluminum cans could soon be made with far less energy, thanks to a groundbreaking magnet developed by researchers. This innovative technology has the potential to revolutionize the way alloys are heat-treated, slashing both time and energy consumption by an impressive 80%. Alloy heat treatment is a crucial process in the manufacturing industry, […]
New nano switch channels excitons at room temperature, unlocks faster, cooler computing
New Nano Switch Channels Excitons at Room Temperature, Unlocks Faster, Cooler Computing University of Michigan engineers have created a new nanostructure that can guide and stop excitons at room temperature, paving the way for faster and cooler computing. Excitons, which are quasiparticles consisting of an electron and an electron hole bound together, are crucial for […]
Arm unveils Lumex mobile chips built for AI
Arm Unveils Lumex Mobile Chips Built for AI Arm, a pioneer in the semiconductor industry, has recently introduced Lumex, its latest mobile chip platform that is poised to revolutionize the landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) on mobile devices. Unlike conventional chip upgrades that offer incremental improvements, Lumex is designed to provide instant and private AI […]
110 MW: China rolls out giant gas turbine to power 3.6 million homes yearly
China Unveils First 110 MW Gas Turbine to Power 3.6 Million Homes Annually China has rolled its first domestically developed 110-megawatt heavy-duty gas turbine off the assembly line, marking a significant milestone in the country’s pursuit of energy efficiency and sustainability. This state-of-the-art turbine, developed by a team of Chinese engineers and researchers, is set […]
New light-based chip pushes AI tasks 100-fold while cutting electricity use
New Light-Based Chip Pushes AI Tasks 100-Fold While Cutting Electricity Use Artificial intelligence is becoming a backbone of modern technology, from facial recognition to translation apps. As AI continues to advance and expand its capabilities, the demand for more powerful and energy-efficient hardware to support these tasks is growing exponentially. In response to this need, […]
Game-changing US air conditioner cuts peak demand 90% and cooling bills 45%
Game-Changing US Air Conditioner Cuts Peak Demand 90% and Cooling Bills 45% A new air-conditioning system co-developed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and Blue Frontier is revolutionizing the way we cool our homes and businesses. This innovative technology not only provides superior cooling capabilities but also significantly reduces peak energy demand by an […]
Tandem solar cells achieve 33.1% efficiency with textured silicon passivation
Tandem Solar Cells Achieve 33.1% Efficiency with Textured Silicon Passivation Solar power is growing faster than any other energy source. Yet silicon, the workhorse of the industry, has its limitations. Despite its abundance and reliability, silicon solar cells struggle to convert sunlight into electricity efficiently. This inefficiency has been a bottleneck in the widespread adoption […]
‘Solar bump’ breakthrough unlocks 80% more electricity from US data centers
Revolutionizing Energy Efficiency: Rice University’s Breakthrough Maximizes Electricity Output from US Data Centers Researchers at Rice University have developed a method that can increase the amount of electricity extracted from solar panels located on the roofs of data centers. This innovative approach, known as the “solar bump,” has the potential to unlock up to 80% […]
German scientists create aesthetic solar facades achieving 80% efficiencyÂ
German Scientists Create Aesthetic Solar Facades Achieving 80% Efficiency Fraunhofer Institute for Electron Beam and Plasma Technology (FEP) has reached a major milestone in the field of solar energy with the development of highly efficient and visually appealing solar facades. This groundbreaking innovation combines cutting-edge technology with modern design, offering a sustainable solution for energy […]