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Researchers at KAIST and NASA have developed self-healing transistors for use in nano-spacecraft, to protect them from radiation damage

Astronomy

Self-healing nano-spacecraft could reach Alpha Centauri in 20 years

A nano-spacecraft made from a silicon chip could make the journey to Alpha Centauri in just 20 years. The problem is, such a "space-chip" wouldn’t survive the intense radiation and temperature of space, so a NASA and KAIST team is developing a method for helping the chip heal itself on the fly.

The researchers developed a pain-reflex controller for a BioTac fingertip sensor fitted to a Kuka robotic arm

Chronic Pain

No pain no gain: Hurting robots so they can save themselves

Researchers are developing an artificial nervous system for robots, a tool they believe will better equip these machines to avoid damage and preserve their well-being.

Power delivery to the human heart from a 200MHz low-frequency transmitter (left) and a 1.7GHz high-frequency transmitter (right) (Image: John Ho, Stanford Engineering)

Medical Devices

Radio waves used to wirelessly power tiny heart implant

Stanford researchers have developed a way of powering cardiac devices wirelessly using gigahertz-frequency radio waves.

A breakthrough in quantum dot laser communication could mean the next-generation Ethernet is closer than we think.

Science

World's first 25Gbps data communication using Quantum Dot Laser achieved

A breakthrough in quantum dot laser communication could mean the next-generation Ethernet is closer than we think.