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Technology

New vortex electric field has strong potential for assorted devices

Ashwini Sakharkar

A new vortex electric field with the potential to enhance future electronic, magnetic and optical devices.

Gallium oxide-based devices can operate in extreme environments, such as outer space, where it can withstand high temperatures and radiation without serious degradation.
Technology

KAUST researchers develop a tough memory device for space missions

Ashwini Sakharkar

The first ever flash memory device made from gallium oxide that can operate in extreme environments.

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Health

Multitasking behavior was seen in young women more than in men

PLOS

Young adult women are more prone to take risks while going downstairs compared to young adult men.

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Science

New material in which electron’s dynamics can be controlled

Vidya Nagalwade

Sculpting quantum materials for the electronics of the future.

MU engineers discover the possibility of using pencils to draw bioelectronics on human skin.
Health

Engineers created low-cost on-skin biomedical electronics using pencils and paper

Ashwini Sakharkar

MU engineers discover the possibility of using pencils to draw bioelectronics on human skin.

Associate Professor Matthew Hill, Dr Mahdokht Shaibani and Professor Mainak Majumder with the lithium-sulphur battery design.
Technology

New lithium-sulphur battery makes cell phone work for five continuous days

Ashwini Sakharkar

It also enables an electric vehicle to drive more than 1000km without needing to “refuel”.

Skin-on interface allows devices to 'feel' the user's grasp and detect interactions such as tickling, caressing, even twisting and pinching.
Robotics

An artificial skin for your devices that mimics human skin

Ashwini Sakharkar

Skin-On, an artificial skin-like membrane for augmenting interactive devices such as phones, wearables or computers.

Schematic of the experimental infrared photodiode that has generated electricity directly from the coldness of space CREDIT: Masashi Ono
Technology

The new device produces electric power from the coldness of the universe directly

Ashwini Sakharkar

For the first time, an international team of scientists demonstrated that it is possible to generate a measurable amount of electricity in a diode...

Two kids using tablet pc under blanket at night.
Health

Evening use of light-emitting tablets may disrupt healthy sleep

Amit Malewar

Consumer electronic devices play an important role in modern society. Technological advancements continually improve their utility and portability, making possible the near‐constant use of...

Transparent Superhydrophobic Film Coatings For Electronic Devices
Technology

Transparent Superhydrophobic Film Coatings For Electronic Devices

Amit Malewar

Scientists from the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed optically clear superhydrophobic film technology. It improves the performance of glass displays...

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