Electronics

A self-building sponge that efficiently collects gold could eliminate some harsh methods used to process e-waste

Autonomous and AI-enabled systems increasingly rely on optical and radio frequency sensors and significant computer power. They face growing vulnerabilities from directed-energy laser and microwave weapons

A new technique to make electronic fibers could help solve wearable technology’s flexibility problem

A new thermal transistor can control heat as precisely as an electrical transistor can control electricity

Technology is supposed to save us time, right? Turns out, it’s stealing some of our most precious time, but it’s not too late to get it back

Here’s how to buy ethical tech and keep conflict minerals in the ground

Lillian Gilbreth pioneered time and motion efficiency in workplaces and revolutionized kitchen design

Don’t be annoyed if you fail at a certain level of the popular game Candy Crush Saga; computers also have their problems with it

An analysis of previous trials suggests blue-light-filtering lenses may not reduce eyestrain or sleep problems

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A “more is merrier” approach to making computer chips would create the vibrant and fast breakthroughs that America needs to succeed

A wireless device worn on the face or lip can produce fragrances such as lavender and green tea in a virtual world