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High-performance timing company Pearl Semiconductor unveiled an all-digital phase-locked loop PLL technology for ultra-low-noise timing solutions. The "SpurFree" architecture targets timing solutions to address increased data flow…

We use lightweight, high-capacity lithium-ion batteries in our personal electronics. These conventional lithium-ion batteries use organic electrolytes that are highly flammable and have caused fires or explosions. Researchers are…

Land Rover and Wolfspeed announced a strategic partnership to supply Silicon Carbide (SiC) semiconductors for next generation EVs, specifically for powertrain efficiency and extended driving range. Jaguar Land Rover intends to become carbon…

Artificial intelligence is finding its way into numerous fields, including hair loss. Alopecia affects both men and women. Androgens, inflammation, and even oxygen free radicals can all damage hair follicles. When oxygen free radicals are…

Researchers are using origami as the inspiration to create programmable surfaces that alter the physical properties of a uniform substance across a range of directions. Published in Advanced Materials, they describe programmable…

Thoughtworks released Volume 27 of the Technology Radar, a biannual report based on the company’s global observations, conversations, and frontline experiences solving tough business challenges. With the growth of computational power on…

Sierra Space and IBM just signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for collaboration on next-gen space technology and software platforms across Sierra’s range of space vehicles and infrastructure. They will integrate IBM's technology…

GaN is hot. There’s a dramatic interest in and collaboration on Galium Nitride (GaN) use in automotive apps. KYOCERA AVX and VisIC announced the expansion of their partnership to provide high-current components for such high-voltage apps as…

Exterior door locks have made their way to shelves in U.S. Apple stores that we can unlock with an Apple Watch or iPhone. With a price tag of $329 Level Lock+, made by Level Home, users can unlock and relock their homes with a tap using…

NASA's Biological and Physical Sciences Division sponsored a team that developed the Flow Boiling and Condensation Experiment (FBCE). It enables a two-phase fluid flow and heat transfer experiment on the ISS in the long-duration…