http://spectrum.ieee.org/semiconductors IEEE Spectrum Semiconductors channel recent content http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/jObUMcxI7Os/heinrich-rohrer-the-modest-pioneer-of-nanotechnology Co-inventor of the STM and winner of 1986 Nobel Prize in Physics Dies at 79 ]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 19:01:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/heinrich-rohrer-the-modest-pioneer-of-nanotechnology Dexter Johnson 2013-05-23T19:01:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/heinrich-rohrer-the-modest-pioneer-of-nanotechnology http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/-zi8Zp2DYsk/intel-takes-aim-at-cool-technology The chip giant has a new CEO and a brand new structure ]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 17:13:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/hardware/intel-takes-aim-at-cool-technology Rachel Courtland 2013-05-23T17:13:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/hardware/intel-takes-aim-at-cool-technology http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/OTNyUG2jDOo/phonon-lasers-make-a-more-practical-sound NTT’s sound lasers are a step toward real applications

NTT’s sound lasers are a step toward real applications]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 18:35:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/semiconductors/optoelectronics/phonon-lasers-make-a-more-practical-sound John Boyd 2013-05-22T18:35:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/semiconductors/optoelectronics/phonon-lasers-make-a-more-practical-sound http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/L_8FWUx-_Q0/a-nextgen-transistor-material-loses-its-luster Vanadium dioxide might just make the ultimate transistor material—but physicists know less about how it works than they once thought ]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 19:13:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/semiconductors/materials/a-nextgen-transistor-material-loses-its-luster Rachel Courtland 2013-05-21T19:13:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/semiconductors/materials/a-nextgen-transistor-material-loses-its-luster http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/tE1tk18DgcY/seven-or-never-emerging-technologys-seven-year-odyssey The Nanoclast looks back to see where the technologies it's covered in the past are at today

The Nanoclast looks back to see where the technologies it's covered in the past are at today]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 18:10:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/at-work/innovation/seven-or-never-emerging-technologys-seven-year-odyssey Dexter Johnson 2013-05-21T18:10:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/at-work/innovation/seven-or-never-emerging-technologys-seven-year-odyssey http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/HD34A1WnHPE/carbon-nanotube-supply-glut-claims-its-first-victim Bayer Material Science closes carbon nanotube production to focus on core business

Bayer Material Science closes carbon nanotube production to focus on core business]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 13:58:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/carbon-nanotube-supply-glut-claims-its-first-victim Dexter Johnson 2013-05-18T13:58:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/carbon-nanotube-supply-glut-claims-its-first-victim http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/JIHCb_DeVLc/bitcoin-atm-robocoin-makes-money-laundering-easy As the Department of Homeland Security targets online Bitcoin exchanges, alternatives are beginning to emerge

As the Department of Homeland Security targets online Bitcoin exchanges, alternatives are beginning to emerge]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 22:47:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/networks/bitcoin-atm-robocoin-makes-money-laundering-easy Morgen Peck 2013-05-17T22:47:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/networks/bitcoin-atm-robocoin-makes-money-laundering-easy http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/HZbRUQeuGt0/graphene-nanopump-zeroes-in-on-the-perfect-ampere Quantum-dot single-electron pump opens door to defining amp, volt, and ohm on a single chip

Quantum-dot single-electron pump opens door to defining amp, volt, and ohm on a single chip]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 20:31:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/test-and-measurement/graphene-nanopump-zeroes-in-on-the-perfect-ampere Douglas McCormick 2013-05-17T20:31:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/test-and-measurement/graphene-nanopump-zeroes-in-on-the-perfect-ampere http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/pOlhcmqJlrk/new-quantum-dots-make-colors-in-lcd-displays-even-brighter Doping of quantum dots promises LCDs comparable to OLED displays for color brightness

Doping of quantum dots promises LCDs comparable to OLED displays for color brightness]]> Thu, 16 May 2013 19:51:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/consumer-electronics/audiovideo/new-quantum-dots-make-colors-in-lcd-displays-even-brighter Dexter Johnson 2013-05-16T19:51:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/consumer-electronics/audiovideo/new-quantum-dots-make-colors-in-lcd-displays-even-brighter http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/fyNFY5T1tgs/polariton-lasers-light-up-at-low-power Two independent groups of researchers come up with a new kind of laser

Two independent groups of researchers come up with a new kind of laser]]> Wed, 15 May 2013 10:00:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/semiconductors/optoelectronics/polariton-lasers-light-up-at-low-power Neil Savage 2013-05-15T10:00:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/semiconductors/optoelectronics/polariton-lasers-light-up-at-low-power http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/QExtiYYCwts/nanoscale-peak-at-lithiumair-batteries-promise-better-electric-vehicles Ten times better charging capacity of Lithium-air batteries over the Li-ion variety just got a little closer

Ten times better charging capacity of Lithium-air batteries over the Li-ion variety just got a little closer]]> Tue, 14 May 2013 18:22:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/green-tech/advanced-cars/nanoscale-peak-at-lithiumair-batteries-promise-better-electric-vehicles Dexter Johnson 2013-05-14T18:22:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/green-tech/advanced-cars/nanoscale-peak-at-lithiumair-batteries-promise-better-electric-vehicles http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/oyH8Rth1faQ/graphene-becomes-magnetic-for-first-time Making graphene magnetic is a breakthrough, but it doesn't really change the prospects for spintronic devices

Making graphene magnetic is a breakthrough, but it doesn't really change the prospects for spintronic devices]]> Sat, 11 May 2013 13:35:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/graphene-becomes-magnetic-for-first-time Dexter Johnson 2013-05-11T13:35:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/graphene-becomes-magnetic-for-first-time http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/Yj183uH0vIo/defects-have-just-the-right-effects-for-graphene-sensors As long as the graphene or its substrate have defects graphene-based sensors are extremely sensitive

As long as the graphene or its substrate have defects graphene-based sensors are extremely sensitive]]> Thu, 09 May 2013 22:47:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/defects-have-just-the-right-effects-for-graphene-sensors Dexter Johnson 2013-05-09T22:47:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/defects-have-just-the-right-effects-for-graphene-sensors http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/RUm13R4GyTc/silver-nanoparticles-boost-polymer-solar-cells-commercial-potential Korean researchers acheive record power-conversion efficiency in plasmonic polymer solar cells

Korean researchers acheive record power-conversion efficiency in plasmonic polymer solar cells]]> Tue, 07 May 2013 18:31:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/green-tech/solar/silver-nanoparticles-boost-polymer-solar-cells-commercial-potential Dexter Johnson 2013-05-07T18:31:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/green-tech/solar/silver-nanoparticles-boost-polymer-solar-cells-commercial-potential http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/TSVu0TRWil8/superresolution-microscopes-crack-the-diffraction-limit "Saturated transient absorption microscope" reveals nanostructures without dyes or coatings

"Saturated transient absorption microscope" reveals nanostructures without dyes or coatings]]> Mon, 06 May 2013 01:31:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/test-and-measurement/superresolution-microscopes-crack-the-diffraction-limit Douglas McCormick 2013-05-06T01:31:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/test-and-measurement/superresolution-microscopes-crack-the-diffraction-limit http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/aUIUq6rLUCE/yet-another-nanomaterial-does-a-good-job-at-oil-spill-remediation The list of supersoaking nanomaterials grows, but none seems any closer to being available for the next oil spill

The list of supersoaking nanomaterials grows, but none seems any closer to being available for the next oil spill]]> Sat, 04 May 2013 20:49:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/yet-another-nanomaterial-does-a-good-job-at-oil-spill-remediation Dexter Johnson 2013-05-04T20:49:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/yet-another-nanomaterial-does-a-good-job-at-oil-spill-remediation http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/1Xqpf2l0YjY/electric-space-sail-to-get-its-first-test A small Estonian satellite will test an electrically-charged tether in orbit

A small Estonian satellite will test an electrically-charged tether in orbit]]> Thu, 02 May 2013 21:12:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/astrophysics/electric-space-sail-to-get-its-first-test Rachel Courtland 2013-05-02T21:12:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/aerospace/astrophysics/electric-space-sail-to-get-its-first-test http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/sb7IO4atThY/ibm-makes-smallest-movie-ever The science behind the film is decades old, but anything about movies seems to excite the imagination

The science behind the film is decades old, but anything about movies seems to excite the imagination]]> Wed, 01 May 2013 21:17:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/ibm-makes-smallest-movie-ever Dexter Johnson 2013-05-01T21:17:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/ibm-makes-smallest-movie-ever http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/AnT3IVE3EX8/insecteye-camera-offers-wideangle-vision-for-tiny-drones Engineers make a tiny compound eye

Engineers make a tiny compound eye]]> Wed, 01 May 2013 19:33:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/robotics/robotics-hardware/insecteye-camera-offers-wideangle-vision-for-tiny-drones Jeremy Hsu 2013-05-01T19:33:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/robotics/robotics-hardware/insecteye-camera-offers-wideangle-vision-for-tiny-drones http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/IC7rJA7L7f4/kymeta-demos-first-ever-satellite-link-with-metamaterials-antenna The Intellectual Ventures spinoff is one step closer to cheap satellite broadband

The Intellectual Ventures spinoff is one step closer to cheap satellite broadband]]> Wed, 01 May 2013 17:41:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/wireless/kymeta-demos-first-ever-satellite-link-with-metamaterials-antenna Ariel Bleicher 2013-05-01T17:41:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/wireless/kymeta-demos-first-ever-satellite-link-with-metamaterials-antenna http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/VpN44r56cy8/scientists-learn-to-control-the-twist-of-carbon-nanotubes Researchers develop technique for controlling chirality of carbon nanotubes, opening the door to electronics applications

Researchers develop technique for controlling chirality of carbon nanotubes, opening the door to electronics applications]]> Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:01:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/scientists-learn-to-control-the-twist-of-carbon-nanotubes Dexter Johnson 2013-04-30T20:01:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/scientists-learn-to-control-the-twist-of-carbon-nanotubes http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/EjfdFA4bIHg/nanowire-transistors-could-keep-moores-law-alive Researchers are perfecting ways to produce gate-all-around devices

Researchers are perfecting ways to produce gate-all-around devices]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:05:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/semiconductors/devices/nanowire-transistors-could-keep-moores-law-alive Alexander Hellemans 2013-04-29T18:05:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/semiconductors/devices/nanowire-transistors-could-keep-moores-law-alive http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/dz__ilivrUI/germany-takes-the-lead-in-hvdc New developments in high-voltage DC electronics could herald an epic shift in energy delivery


New developments in high-voltage DC electronics could herald an epic shift in energy delivery
]]> Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:16:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/energy/renewables/germany-takes-the-lead-in-hvdc Peter Fairley
 2013-04-29T13:16:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/energy/renewables/germany-takes-the-lead-in-hvdc http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/bD1QM74Y8TM/first-robotics-competition-national-instruments-athena-robot-controller National Instruments will provide FIRST teams with a brand new, and much more powerful, control system for their robots

National Instruments will provide FIRST teams with a brand new, and much more powerful, control system for their robots]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:56:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/first-robotics-competition-national-instruments-athena-robot-controller Erico Guizzo 2013-04-26T13:56:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/first-robotics-competition-national-instruments-athena-robot-controller http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/35-ArbR0hFM/nanosponges-soak-up-antibioticresistant-bacteria-and-toxins Survival rates in mice infected with deadly bacteria dramatically increase when administered the nanosponges

Survival rates in mice infected with deadly bacteria dramatically increase when administered the nanosponges]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2013 21:16:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/nanosponges-soak-up-antibioticresistant-bacteria-and-toxins Dexter Johnson 2013-04-25T21:16:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/nanosponges-soak-up-antibioticresistant-bacteria-and-toxins http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/wUcKuV908aI/researchers-discover-new-structure-inside-nanowires In the corners of hexagonal nanowires researchers discover a new space for electrons and holes

In the corners of hexagonal nanowires researchers discover a new space for electrons and holes]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:23:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/researchers-discover-new-structure-inside-nanowires Dexter Johnson 2013-04-24T17:23:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/researchers-discover-new-structure-inside-nanowires http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/kCikjOj_cXQ/nanowires-grow-better-on-graphene Nanowire core and shell grow in one step on graphene substrate

Nanowire core and shell grow in one step on graphene substrate]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:43:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/nanowires-grow-better-on-graphene Dexter Johnson 2013-04-23T18:43:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/nanowires-grow-better-on-graphene http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/d0pAvlSQBBo/intel-versus-the-dwindling-pc-market Questions about the company's mobile push and its business model again take center stage

Questions about the company's mobile push and its business model again take center stage]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:01:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/hardware/intel-versus-the-dwindling-pc-market Rachel Courtland 2013-04-23T12:01:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/computing/hardware/intel-versus-the-dwindling-pc-market http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/59PbfKg_Pkw/nanosilver-not-harmful-to-water-supply Swiss research demonstrates that what little nanosilver reaches our water supply quickly turns into relatively safe silver sulfide salt

Swiss research demonstrates that what little nanosilver reaches our water supply quickly turns into relatively safe silver sulfide salt]]> Sat, 20 Apr 2013 04:04:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/nanosilver-not-harmful-to-water-supply Dexter Johnson 2013-04-20T04:04:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/nanosilver-not-harmful-to-water-supply http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/G39wazHe1b8/a-new-nanorod-capacitor-has-high-energy-and-high-power-density A new capacitor formed of mangnaese dioxide nanorods combines the best of capacitors and batteries

A new capacitor formed of mangnaese dioxide nanorods combines the best of capacitors and batteries]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:45:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/a-new-nanorod-capacitor-has-high-energy-and-high-power-density Dexter Johnson 2013-04-18T18:45:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/a-new-nanorod-capacitor-has-high-energy-and-high-power-density http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/0pkvSVloHfs/a-big-step-toward-a-silicon-quantum-computer Control of nuclear spin is key to a practical silicon quantum computer

Control of nuclear spin is key to a practical silicon quantum computer]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:33:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/computing/hardware/a-big-step-toward-a-silicon-quantum-computer Jeremy Hsu 2013-04-18T17:33:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/computing/hardware/a-big-step-toward-a-silicon-quantum-computer http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/qMdf6JwW_VQ/twodimensional-materials-get-another-tool-for-replacing-silicon Generic framework for characterizing two-dimensional materials helps usher in a post-silcon world

Generic framework for characterizing two-dimensional materials helps usher in a post-silcon world]]> Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:27:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/twodimensional-materials-get-another-tool-for-replacing-silicon Dexter Johnson 2013-04-16T19:27:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/twodimensional-materials-get-another-tool-for-replacing-silicon http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/zA4bWKjI1Mw/graphenebased-liion-anodes-go-commercial XG Sciences launches graphene-hybrid material for use in the anodes of Li-ion batteries

XG Sciences launches graphene-hybrid material for use in the anodes of Li-ion batteries]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:28:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/graphenebased-liion-anodes-go-commercial Dexter Johnson 2013-04-12T15:28:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/graphenebased-liion-anodes-go-commercial http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/ZqomO7dhy9k/injectable-optoelectronics-for-brain-control Device lets neuroscientists perform optogenetics experiments wirelessly

Device lets neuroscientists perform optogenetics experiments wirelessly]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:51:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/biomedical/devices/injectable-optoelectronics-for-brain-control Prachi Patel 2013-04-12T14:51:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/biomedical/devices/injectable-optoelectronics-for-brain-control http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/0DxFAEV-Plo/new-germaniumbased-material-could-replace-silicon-for-electronics A half-century after it was supplanted by silicon, germanium may push silicon—and graphene—aside

A half-century after it was supplanted by silicon, germanium may push silicon—and graphene—aside]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2013 04:43:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/new-germaniumbased-material-could-replace-silicon-for-electronics Dexter Johnson 2013-04-11T04:43:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/new-germaniumbased-material-could-replace-silicon-for-electronics http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/6yht14aUwjs/silicon-carbide-ready-to-run-the-rails Mitsubishi is showing that silicon carbide electronics can bring big power savings to underground trains

Mitsubishi is showing that silicon carbide electronics can bring big power savings to underground trains]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2013 04:07:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/semiconductors/devices/silicon-carbide-ready-to-run-the-rails John Boyd 2013-04-11T04:07:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/semiconductors/devices/silicon-carbide-ready-to-run-the-rails http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/9OuG-6sljJY/will-the-sequester-derail-us-nanotech-rd A top nanotechnology scientist believes even small budget cuts will have a large impact

A top nanotechnology scientist believes even small budget cuts will have a large impact]]> Tue, 09 Apr 2013 04:08:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/will-the-sequester-derail-us-nanotech-rd Dexter Johnson 2013-04-09T04:08:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/will-the-sequester-derail-us-nanotech-rd http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/dVfuyiMxzaM/combining-nanowires-and-memristors-could-lead-to-brainlike-computing European Research Council gives to €2.5 million research grant to CRANN to develop next generation of computing

European Research Council gives to €2.5 million research grant to CRANN to develop next generation of computing]]> Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:01:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/combining-nanowires-and-memristors-could-lead-to-brainlike-computing Dexter Johnson 2013-04-04T17:01:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/combining-nanowires-and-memristors-could-lead-to-brainlike-computing http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/9L3wYeU6yHI/would-the-mob-really-break-your-virtual-kneecaps-with-counterfeit-chips Apparently, the next chip security threat could come from organized crime, says IOActive

Apparently, the next chip security threat could come from organized crime, says IOActive]]> Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:48:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/semiconductors/devices/would-the-mob-really-break-your-virtual-kneecaps-with-counterfeit-chips Celia Gorman 2013-04-04T14:48:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/semiconductors/devices/would-the-mob-really-break-your-virtual-kneecaps-with-counterfeit-chips http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/g2Pqm0o9SDQ/any-mobile-device-can-display-glasses-free-3d-images-with-this-novel-plastic-film Nanoimprinting methods revive age-old lenticular lens technology to enable smartphones display 3-D content

Nanoimprinting methods revive age-old lenticular lens technology to enable smartphones display 3-D content]]> Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:58:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/any-mobile-device-can-display-glasses-free-3d-images-with-this-novel-plastic-film Dexter Johnson 2013-04-03T17:58:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/any-mobile-device-can-display-glasses-free-3d-images-with-this-novel-plastic-film http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/Vk4Vjidf400/nanostructures-of-butterfly-wings-lead-to-anticounterfeiting-technique New company expects to see clients using the technique on their products this year

New company expects to see clients using the technique on their products this year]]> Tue, 02 Apr 2013 18:56:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/nanostructures-of-butterfly-wings-lead-to-anticounterfeiting-technique Dexter Johnson 2013-04-02T18:56:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/nanostructures-of-butterfly-wings-lead-to-anticounterfeiting-technique http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/r-z91xs4XM8/nanoparticles-combined-with-light-reverses-rusting Discovery that light can switch the oxidation state from an oxide to a metallic state could alter a multitude of industrial processes

Discovery that light can switch the oxidation state from an oxide to a metallic state could alter a multitude of industrial processes]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2013 19:00:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/nanoparticles-combined-with-light-reverses-rusting Dexter Johnson 2013-03-29T19:00:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/nanoparticles-combined-with-light-reverses-rusting http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/fYPpw_ixk8o/graphene-hybrid-material-lithium-ion-battery-powered-vehicles Nano-scale ribbons made of vanadium oxide and graphene produce cathodes with both high energy and power density

Nano-scale ribbons made of vanadium oxide and graphene produce cathodes with both high energy and power density]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2013 04:08:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/graphene-hybrid-material-lithium-ion-battery-powered-vehicles Dexter Johnson 2013-03-28T04:08:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/graphene-hybrid-material-lithium-ion-battery-powered-vehicles http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/yRoxCUDF8Ww/nanowires-could-enable-solar-cells-to-surpass-the-shockleyqueisser-limit Researchers discover that nanowires can concentrate incoming light up to 15 times the normal intensity

Researchers discover that nanowires can concentrate incoming light up to 15 times the normal intensity]]> Tue, 26 Mar 2013 19:58:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/green-tech/solar/nanowires-could-enable-solar-cells-to-surpass-the-shockleyqueisser-limit Dexter Johnson 2013-03-26T19:58:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/green-tech/solar/nanowires-could-enable-solar-cells-to-surpass-the-shockleyqueisser-limit http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/j3WBMvd9C1M/better-eyes-for-flying-robots New systems could improve the vision of micro aerial vehicles

New systems could improve the vision of micro aerial vehicles]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2013 20:07:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/robotics/robotics-hardware/better-eyes-for-flying-robots Rachel Courtland 2013-03-25T20:07:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/robotics/robotics-hardware/better-eyes-for-flying-robots http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/A3ZbLNlSrCI/solar-robots-4k-tvs-spring-forward Plus: the Woz-Cave and Waterproof Nanocoatings

Plus: the Woz-Cave and Waterproof Nanocoatings]]> Sun, 24 Mar 2013 14:59:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/start-ups/solar-robots-4k-tvs-spring-forward Tekla Perry 2013-03-24T14:59:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/start-ups/solar-robots-4k-tvs-spring-forward http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/lca6UFs0gSg/carbon-aerogel-supersponge-could-soak-up-oil-spills Lightest ever carbon aerogel shows remarkable absorption capablities for cleaning up oil spills and other environmental remediation

Lightest ever carbon aerogel shows remarkable absorption capablities for cleaning up oil spills and other environmental remediation]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2013 04:16:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/carbon-aerogel-supersponge-could-soak-up-oil-spills Dexter Johnson 2013-03-22T04:16:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/carbon-aerogel-supersponge-could-soak-up-oil-spills http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/mq_yTY-ml78/graphene-and-molybdenite-join-forces-for-a-new-flash-memory Mating graphene's electrical conductivity with the band gap of molybdenite makes a two-dimensional flash memory power house

Mating graphene's electrical conductivity with the band gap of molybdenite makes a two-dimensional flash memory power house]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2013 18:42:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/graphene-and-molybdenite-join-forces-for-a-new-flash-memory Dexter Johnson 2013-03-21T18:42:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/graphene-and-molybdenite-join-forces-for-a-new-flash-memory http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/XM2kTBdozPs/novel-nanostructures-give-boost-to-phase-change-memory KAIST researchers reduce power consumption of PRAM, overcoming one of its shortcomings in mobile electronics

KAIST researchers reduce power consumption of PRAM, overcoming one of its shortcomings in mobile electronics]]> Tue, 19 Mar 2013 04:41:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/novel-nanostructures-give-boost-to-phase-change-memory Dexter Johnson 2013-03-19T04:41:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/novel-nanostructures-give-boost-to-phase-change-memory http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/4ljCTKQ0hII/encryption-chip-fights-off-sneak-attacks Processor obscures characteristics that enable side-channel attacks in cloud computing

Processor obscures characteristics that enable side-channel attacks in cloud computing]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:00:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/computing/it/encryption-chip-fights-off-sneak-attacks Yu-Tzu Chiu 2013-03-18T14:00:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/computing/it/encryption-chip-fights-off-sneak-attacks http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/S6KUnb7CePA/fungi-feasting-on-daguerreotypes-help-reveal-nanoparticles In attempt to preserve degrading 150-year old daguerreotypes, researchers discover a self-assembly nanoparticle process at the heart of the technology

In attempt to preserve degrading 150-year old daguerreotypes, researchers discover a self-assembly nanoparticle process at the heart of the technology]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2013 20:10:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/fungi-feasting-on-daguerreotypes-help-reveal-nanoparticles Dexter Johnson 2013-03-15T20:10:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/fungi-feasting-on-daguerreotypes-help-reveal-nanoparticles http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/lgJ8p1_aHBo/researchers-cross-the-valley-of-death-in-nanocomposite-design Nanocomposites finally possess the properties of the nanomaterial that are included in their matrix

Nanocomposites finally possess the properties of the nanomaterial that are included in their matrix]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2013 19:01:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/researchers-cross-the-valley-of-death-in-nanocomposite-design Dexter Johnson 2013-03-14T19:01:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/researchers-cross-the-valley-of-death-in-nanocomposite-design http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/PcUv658l08w/electrically-powered-nanolasers-capable-of-being-operated-at-room-temperature ASU researchers achieve continuous operation without overheating

ASU researchers achieve continuous operation without overheating]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:46:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/electrically-powered-nanolasers-capable-of-being-operated-at-room-temperature Dexter Johnson 2013-03-12T17:46:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/electrically-powered-nanolasers-capable-of-being-operated-at-room-temperature http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/wm9UIajCgRg/nanoparticle-carrying-bee-venom-could-prevent-hiv-infection-and-cure-it Specially designed nanoparticle destroys HIV while leaving healthy cells untouched

Specially designed nanoparticle destroys HIV while leaving healthy cells untouched]]> Fri, 08 Mar 2013 21:13:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/nanoparticle-carrying-bee-venom-could-prevent-hiv-infection-and-cure-it Dexter Johnson 2013-03-08T21:13:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/nanoparticle-carrying-bee-venom-could-prevent-hiv-infection-and-cure-it http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/PfGV-xo1Kg0/theranostic-nanoparticle-promises-improved-cancer-treatment- Nanoparticles' ability to perform both therapeutic and diagnostic functions could lead to a day of personalized medicine

Nanoparticles' ability to perform both therapeutic and diagnostic functions could lead to a day of personalized medicine]]> Wed, 06 Mar 2013 16:07:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/biomedical/diagnostics/theranostic-nanoparticle-promises-improved-cancer-treatment- Dexter Johnson 2013-03-06T16:07:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/biomedical/diagnostics/theranostic-nanoparticle-promises-improved-cancer-treatment- http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/hquzKzOmmD0/gold-nanoparticles-enable-simple-and-sensitive-sensor-for-early-disease-detection New nanosensor could be made into powder form for over-the-counter sales of disease detection

New nanosensor could be made into powder form for over-the-counter sales of disease detection]]> Tue, 05 Mar 2013 19:58:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/biomedical/diagnostics/gold-nanoparticles-enable-simple-and-sensitive-sensor-for-early-disease-detection Dexter Johnson 2013-03-05T19:58:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/biomedical/diagnostics/gold-nanoparticles-enable-simple-and-sensitive-sensor-for-early-disease-detection http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/Aewj2hQ95JU/nanotube-membrane-could-revolutionize-osmotic-power Membrane could boost efficiency of today's osmotic systems 1000 times

Membrane could boost efficiency of today's osmotic systems 1000 times]]> Fri, 01 Mar 2013 05:22:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/nanotube-membrane-could-revolutionize-osmotic-power Dexter Johnson 2013-03-01T05:22:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/nanotube-membrane-could-revolutionize-osmotic-power http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/ulFdaMF4P4s/researchers-plant-optical-bug-in-cancer-cells Detachable photonic nanocavity probes reveal chemical changes as individual cells migrate and divide

Detachable photonic nanocavity probes reveal chemical changes as individual cells migrate and divide]]> Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:51:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/test-and-measurement/researchers-plant-optical-bug-in-cancer-cells Douglas McCormick 2013-02-28T16:51:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/test-and-measurement/researchers-plant-optical-bug-in-cancer-cells http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/rXoqyO0Z8Dw/nano-beads-of-silicon-could-string-together-liion-batteries-of-the-future Nano beads of silicon formed on carbon nanotubes could lead to improved anodes for Li-ion batteries

Nano beads of silicon formed on carbon nanotubes could lead to improved anodes for Li-ion batteries]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2013 05:48:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/nano-beads-of-silicon-could-string-together-liion-batteries-of-the-future Dexter Johnson 2013-02-27T05:48:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/nano-beads-of-silicon-could-string-together-liion-batteries-of-the-future http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/I3C9ZFftLeI/graphene-can-create-hot-carrier-cells-for-photovoltaics With graphene capable of producing multiple electrons from one photon its high-energy conversion in PVs is assured

With graphene capable of producing multiple electrons from one photon its high-energy conversion in PVs is assured]]> Tue, 26 Feb 2013 19:20:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/green-tech/solar/graphene-can-create-hot-carrier-cells-for-photovoltaics Dexter Johnson 2013-02-26T19:20:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/green-tech/solar/graphene-can-create-hot-carrier-cells-for-photovoltaics http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/hfaFpL9qZbg/why-did-nanoink-go-bust After a host of high-profile nanotechnology companies have bit the dust, the question of why is this happening is getting more desparate

After a host of high-profile nanotechnology companies have bit the dust, the question of why is this happening is getting more desparate]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2013 05:05:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/why-did-nanoink-go-bust Dexter Johnson 2013-02-22T05:05:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/why-did-nanoink-go-bust http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/ZlLjgH76484/carbon-nanotubebased-thin-film-creates-hybrid-organicsilicon-solar-cells Higher conversion efficiency with lower manufacturing costs for PVs, together in one package

Higher conversion efficiency with lower manufacturing costs for PVs, together in one package]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 19:48:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/green-tech/solar/carbon-nanotubebased-thin-film-creates-hybrid-organicsilicon-solar-cells Dexter Johnson 2013-02-21T19:48:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/green-tech/solar/carbon-nanotubebased-thin-film-creates-hybrid-organicsilicon-solar-cells http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/ThnrY4w42QQ/nanocapsule-could-serve-as-both-vaccine-and-cure-for-a-hangover Nanoscale-polymer capsule contains two complimentary enzymes that eliminate the effects of alcohol

Nanoscale-polymer capsule contains two complimentary enzymes that eliminate the effects of alcohol]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:59:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/nanocapsule-could-serve-as-both-vaccine-and-cure-for-a-hangover Dexter Johnson 2013-02-20T20:59:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/nanocapsule-could-serve-as-both-vaccine-and-cure-for-a-hangover http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/iqY8XPQDzSI/christine-peterson-looks-into-the-future-of-nanotechnology Co-founder of the Foresight Institute, Christine Peterson, gives an intriguing and sometimes confounding interview on the future of nanotechnology

Co-founder of the Foresight Institute, Christine Peterson, gives an intriguing and sometimes confounding interview on the future of nanotechnology]]> Fri, 15 Feb 2013 18:28:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/christine-peterson-looks-into-the-future-of-nanotechnology Dexter Johnson 2013-02-15T18:28:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/christine-peterson-looks-into-the-future-of-nanotechnology http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/DsJmThj40R0/commercial-applications-for-graphene-begin-to- NSF promotes new company it funded to develop graphene-based conductive inks

NSF promotes new company it funded to develop graphene-based conductive inks]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2013 05:56:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/commercial-applications-for-graphene-begin-to- Dexter Johnson 2013-02-14T05:56:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/commercial-applications-for-graphene-begin-to- http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/CxPWXPP1M-4/quantum-dots-demonstrate-a-new-wrinkle-in-enabling-highefficiency-photovoltaics Quantum dots self assemble on nanowires in precise location to maximize photoluminescence

Quantum dots self assemble on nanowires in precise location to maximize photoluminescence]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2013 20:04:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/quantum-dots-demonstrate-a-new-wrinkle-in-enabling-highefficiency-photovoltaics Dexter Johnson 2013-02-12T20:04:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/quantum-dots-demonstrate-a-new-wrinkle-in-enabling-highefficiency-photovoltaics http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/ZlsY7MOh6Nc/uk-to-build-advanced-metrology-laboratory £25 million expansion of National Physical Laboratory is part of a £600 million technology

£25 million expansion of National Physical Laboratory is part of a £600 million technology]]> Fri, 08 Feb 2013 22:07:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/test-and-measurement/uk-to-build-advanced-metrology-laboratory Douglas McCormick 2013-02-08T22:07:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/test-and-measurement/uk-to-build-advanced-metrology-laboratory http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/wg69VVwqa4w/nanoclast-qa-eric-mayes-ceo-endomagnetics One of nanotechnology's commerical pioneers talks about his new venture and the challenges of innovation for emerging technology

One of nanotechnology's commerical pioneers talks about his new venture and the challenges of innovation for emerging technology]]> Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:57:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/nanoclast-qa-eric-mayes-ceo-endomagnetics Dexter Johnson 2013-02-08T16:57:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/nanoclast-qa-eric-mayes-ceo-endomagnetics http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/HO0wcQG9etU/surface-plasmon-resonance-spectrometer-crosses-scale-boundaries Nanoholes have to be smaller than the wavelength; diffraction gratings have to be bigger. This spectrometer has it both ways.

Nanoholes have to be smaller than the wavelength; diffraction gratings have to be bigger. This spectrometer has it both ways.]]> Thu, 07 Feb 2013 22:05:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/test-and-measurement/surface-plasmon-resonance-spectrometer-crosses-scale-boundaries Douglas McCormick 2013-02-07T22:05:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/test-and-measurement/surface-plasmon-resonance-spectrometer-crosses-scale-boundaries http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/DO9RumvMemM/nanoscale-chip-design-enables-future-internet-of-things New chip design on the nano scale reduces energy consumption on chips and work off photovoltaics so batteries last forever

New chip design on the nano scale reduces energy consumption on chips and work off photovoltaics so batteries last forever]]> Thu, 07 Feb 2013 20:30:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/nanoscale-chip-design-enables-future-internet-of-things Dexter Johnson 2013-02-07T20:30:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/nanoscale-chip-design-enables-future-internet-of-things http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/IoWFxVOsppQ/nanoantenna-arrays-may-yield-ultraefficient-solar-devices Atomic layer deposition process enables nano-arrays theoretically capable of 70-percent efficency

Atomic layer deposition process enables nano-arrays theoretically capable of 70-percent efficency]]> Wed, 06 Feb 2013 05:10:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/nanoantenna-arrays-may-yield-ultraefficient-solar-devices Dexter Johnson 2013-02-06T05:10:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/nanoantenna-arrays-may-yield-ultraefficient-solar-devices http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/Gk9fEqpGWlY/nanoparticles-of-silicon-and-water-makes-hydrogen-gas-in-an-instant Shrinking silicon nanoparticles down to 10 nanometers speeds up hydrogen gas production

Shrinking silicon nanoparticles down to 10 nanometers speeds up hydrogen gas production]]> Thu, 31 Jan 2013 21:07:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/nanoparticles-of-silicon-and-water-makes-hydrogen-gas-in-an-instant Dexter Johnson 2013-01-31T21:07:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/nanoparticles-of-silicon-and-water-makes-hydrogen-gas-in-an-instant http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/GBK3v5SC2UQ/carbon-nanotube-radiometer-moves-towards-nistonachip Light-hungry nanotube bundles mean faster, cheaper, more sensitive cryogenic radiometers; fiber optics first to benefit

Light-hungry nanotube bundles mean faster, cheaper, more sensitive cryogenic radiometers; fiber optics first to benefit]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2013 22:43:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/test-and-measurement/carbon-nanotube-radiometer-moves-towards-nistonachip Douglas McCormick 2013-01-30T22:43:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/test-and-measurement/carbon-nanotube-radiometer-moves-towards-nistonachip http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/qOthgjNTt-0/graphene-goes-the-distance-in-spintronics Experiments push electron-spin signals to record lengths

Experiments push electron-spin signals to record lengths]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2013 14:31:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/semiconductors/devices/graphene-goes-the-distance-in-spintronics Rachel Courtland 2013-01-30T14:31:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/semiconductors/devices/graphene-goes-the-distance-in-spintronics http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumSemiconductors/~3/bY3LqqsDb40/electronics-on-paper Paper electronics could pave the way to a new generation of cheap, flexible gadgets

Paper electronics could pave the way to a new generation of cheap, flexible gadgets]]> Tue, 29 Jan 2013 20:47:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/semiconductors/materials/electronics-on-paper Andrew J. Steckl 2013-01-29T20:47:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/semiconductors/materials/electronics-on-paper