Bacteria-Based βTransistorsβ Implement, Connect Basic Logic Functions Electronic Design By: Bill Schweber 14 September 2026 at 21:31 Donβt worry, silicon. These bacteria-based logic circuits developed by MIT are NOT coming for you. Β© MIT
20-Channel IC Delivers Data Center Thermal Measurement and Leak Sensing Electronic Design By: Bill Schweber 10 September 2026 at 17:17 The ADT7604 from Analog Devices measures RTDs and thermistors, as well as copper-trace resistors and resistive-based leak sensors. Β© ID 442336394 Β© Sifarahman73 | Dreamstime.com
What are Strain-Tunable Thermal-Conductivity Applications? Electronic Design By: (Bill Schweber) 31 August 2026 at 18:30 MIT developed a ductile material with thermal conductivity that consistently and repeatedly increases by a factor of two as the material is stretched. Β© MIT
Passive Ultrasonic Tags: Easy-to-Use, Unique Activity Sensors Electronic Design By: (Bill Schweber) 23 July 2026 at 17:11 Multiple different metal tags with their own ultrasonic fingerprints were created to detect the opening of a door or window and other similar movements. Β© Georgia Institute of Technology
Electronic Nose Sniffs Out Bad or Unique Foods Electronic Design By: (Bill Schweber) 14 July 2026 at 20:38 A multi-sensor smell system and machine learning detects spoiled food odors and more. Β© UC Berkeley
Rugged, Resilient Nylon Withstands Abuse While Energy Harvesting Electronic Design By: (Bill Schweber) 8 June 2026 at 17:13 A unique version of common nylon fabric delivers stress-driven energy harvesting. Β© RMIT University
Electric-Eel βGelβ Leads to Biocompatible Battery Electronic Design By: (Bill Schweber) 2 June 2026 at 20:00 Youβd be amazed what can be accomplished when you apply advanced electrochemistry and production techniques to biological materials. Β© Pennsylvania State University