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Scientists make ultrathin superconducting films

Thursday, October 9th, 2008

U.S. researchers have developed ultrathin films that when sandwiched together form a superconductor, an advance that could lead to a new class of fast, power-saving electronics. CHICAGO–U.S. researchers have developed ultrathin films that when sandwiched together form a superconductor, an advance that could lead to a new class of…
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Material bends, stretches and conducts electricity?

Friday, August 8th, 2008

Japanese scientists said they have developed a rubbery material that conducts electricity, a finding that could be used to make devices that bend and stretch. CHICAGO–In the latest twist on electronics, Japanese scientists said on Thursday they have developed a rubbery material that conducts electricity, a finding that could…
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Researchers make tiny radio from nanotubes

Tuesday, January 29th, 2008

Nanoradios may end up outperforming current silicon-based electronics, University of Illinois researcher says in PNAS study. Transistor radios tinier than a grain of sand, made using nanotechnology, cannot only tune in to the traffic report, but they may end up outperforming current silicon-based electronics, U.S. researchers said Monday….
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China’s Haier eyes U.S. living rooms

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008

The mini-fridge maker wants to make it big in TVs and lifestyle products, and why not? It’s got friends in the NBA and at Macy’s and RealNetworks.Photos: From fridges to upscale phones It was a sales call saved by leftovers. An executive at an electronics…
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