Key Things to Know: Complex Neural Dynamics: The brain’s intricate network of neurons is essential for all bodily functions, controlling everything from motor skills to memory and consciousness. Impact of Material Mismatch: Traditional neural probes made from rigid materials like silicon can cause a mechanical mismatch at the brain interface, leading to potential inflammation and […]
Key Things to Know: RISC-V’s Growth: Since its introduction, RISC-V has rapidly become one of the three major processor architectures, highlighted by significant adoption in China and innovations like Alibaba’s open-source laptop. Early Challenges: Initially, RISC-V faced hurdles such as limited industry awareness, lack of a robust ecosystem, and competition from established architectures like Intel […]
A representation of data visualization of quantum states of electrons on the surface and edge of gray arsenic crystal obtained using a scanning tunneling microscope at Princeton’s physics department. Credit: Image based on STM data simulations prepared by Shafayat Hossain and the Zahid Hasan group at the Laboratory for Topological Quantum Matter at Princeton University. […]
Key Things to Know: AI Integration into Apple Devices: Apple is in active negotiations with Google to integrate Google’s Gemini AI technology into iPhone products, aiming to enhance AI capabilities and user experiences. Challenges of AI Development: AI faces significant hurdles including data privacy, ethical use, and the high cost of training on large datasets, […]
Key Things to Know: Challenging NVIDIA’s Dominance: Intel introduces the Gaudi 3 AI accelerator, aiming to offer a robust alternative to NVIDIA’s GPUs, enhancing competition in the AI silicon market. Technological Advancements: Intel’s Gaudi 3, crafted with TSMC’s advanced 5-nanometer technology, offers substantial enhancements in performance, delivering 1835 TFLOPS of FP8 compute throughput. Market Dynamics: […]
Key Things to Know: Innovative Ingestible Sensor: Researchers have developed a new ingestible capsule equipped with microfabricated, flexible, wireless pressure sensors that provide detailed insights into gastrointestinal motility, surpassing traditional diagnostic methods. Enhanced Diagnostic Capabilities: The capsule measures both contractile movements and intraluminal pressures within the digestive tract, offering a comprehensive view of gastrointestinal health […]
a. Schematics of a conventional spectroscopic ellipsometry system. b, Schematics of a metasurface array-based single-shot spectroscopic ellipsometry system. Credit: Light: Science & Applications (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41377-024-01396-3 Spectroscopic ellipsometry is widely adopted in semiconductor processing, such as in the manufacturing of integrated circuits, flat display panels, and solar cells. However, a conventional spectroscopic ellipsometer, as shown […]
The antenna sets the stage for 6G technology, offering speed, reliability, and new applications in communication and imaging. DMA prototype 1. Credit: University of Glasgow The antenna’s capacity to function in the higher mmWave band positions it as a pivotal component in the emerging field of advanced beamforming metasurface antennas. This capability could be instrumental […]
5G brought architecture changes that require synchronization. Depending on the location and network site, those timing requirements require different PTP profiles and PTP capacity. As critical infrastructure such as telecommunications, utilities, transportation, and defense migrate from 4G to 5G, you might assume that these essential services universally adopt the ITU-T G.8275.1 Precision Time Protocol (PTP) […]