In response to US export control, China has restricted exports of rare earths and critical minerals crucial for advanced chips and weaponry. In December 2024, China’s Ministry of Commerce announced an ...

Researchers at Aalto University, Finland, have developed a new type of infrared photodiode that, they say, is 35% more ...

A new infrared photodiode could redefine the efficiency of remote controls, self-driving cars, and virtual reality by ...

Scientists have developed an advanced swarm navigation algorithm for cyborg insects that prevents them from becoming stuck while navigating challenging terrain. The new algorithm represents a ...

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NASA's PREFIRE mission, involving two CubeSats launched from New Zealand, aims to resolve uncertainties about far-infrared ...

New germanium-based infrared photodiodes from Aalto University show 35 % greater responsiveness at 1.55 µm, promising ...

Most infrared photodiodes are made of InGaAs, a material that is neither CMOS compatible nor good for the environment. Here’s ...

Detecting infrared light is critical in an enormous range of technologies, from remote controls to autofocus systems to ...

Researchers at Cornell University and Princeton University have figured out a way to use sunlight to alter the chemical composition of black plastics to make them more recyclable. They announced their ...