Diamonds aren’t just for jewelry anymore — they’re stepping into the future of technology. Scientists have discovered how adding boron to diamonds unlocks new properties that could revolutionize ...
Silicon is the backbone of the semiconductor industry, but it's also interesting in its own right. Here's why it's so important in modern computing—and in many other applications.
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China has been sending the U.S. a clear message that it stands ready to harness its monopoly on the production of strategic metals used in a variety of technologies, such as computer chips and ...