A new study from the University of Tokyo offers a simple yet effective formula for predicting the stability of intercalated materials, key to next-gen electronics and batteries. This breakthrough could significantly reduce R&D time and…
When I temporarily switched from an iPhone to an Android phone last week, I was bracing for a world of hurt. I’ve owned only Apple phones ever since buying the first-generation iPhone in 2007. And,…
Scientists have set a new efficiency world record for CIGS solar cells at 23.64 percent, highlighting the potential of CIGS technology in advancing solar energy efficiency and reliability. This accomplishment marks a significant step forward…
A new breakthrough in solar technology with the development of perovskite solar cells offers greater efficiency and reduced costs compared to traditional silicon cells. This innovation addresses major commercialization challenges, notably improving cell stability and…
Meetings have been problematic for decades. They’re often used as a catch-all solution to unresolved problems. And a chronic lack of meeting discipline means that, for all the time spent getting people together, little is…
A high-level schematic of the photonic integrated chip, developed by the Gaeta lab, for all-optical optical frequency division, or OFD – a method of converting a high-frequency signal to a lower frequency. Credit: Yun Zhao/Columbia…
With WWDC 2024 now set, Apple continues to work on bringing itself more in line with US government demands. What we don’t know yet is the extent to which these changes will be restricted to…
New research highlights the challenges of significantly boosting solar cell efficiency. Instead, they propose innovative approaches like making solar panels more adaptable and optimizing their arrangement for enhanced solar energy capture, offering promising avenues for…
Scale AI, the data processing company that advertises itself as a way to train generative AI on higher-quality information, has apparently shut down access to its platform in several countries, leaving gig workers in the…
A new method developed by TIFRH researchers significantly improves lithium metal battery safety and longevity by modifying the separator membrane to suppress dendrite growth. This scalable, cost-effective approach faces challenges at high current densities, promising…
