When given a target functionality, usually a particular pattern of heat conductivity, this algorithm can slowly hone in on the best possible design. The researchers refer to this as "inverse design," ...

The hilarious and heartful imaginings and experiences of Pedro Martín's childhood are the subject of his upcoming graphic ...

Scientists have packed 100,000 transistors into a single thread, thinner than a hair, unlocking smart clothes, VR gloves, and brain implants in one move.

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This phenomenon became known as Moore’s Law, after the businessman and scientist Gordon Moore. Moore’s Law summarised the ...

Quantum technology has reached a turning point, echoing the early days of modern computing. Researchers say functional ...

Building the chips that power artificial intelligence is getting seriously complicated. It’s not just about making them smaller anymore; it’s about making them work better, use less power, and handle ...

This year’s top semiconductor stories were mostly about the long and twisting trips a technology takes from idea (or even raw material) to commercial deployment. I’ve been at IEEE Spectrum long enough ...

Researchers at Purdue University have achieved a long-sought milestone, demonstrating what they call a “photonic transistor” that operates at single-photon intensities. There are few technologies more ...

Nearly every piece of technology you use—from smartphones to computers—relies on one revolutionary component: the transistor. In this video, you’ll learn how transistors work as electronic switches ...