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Cyberagentur Signs 5 Contracts for Trustworthy IT Ecosystem Research Project

➀ Cyberagentur has signed contracts with five companies for the research program 'Trustworthy IT Ecosystem' (ÖvIT).

➁ The goal is to achieve provable IT security through mathematical methods and establish a network of experts and users.

➂ The project involves international partners and aims to enhance Germany's position as a leader in cybersecurity.

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Scientists Create the Largest Atomically Thin Gold Films to Make Electronics Weightless and Invisible

➀ Scientists at XPANCEO, in collaboration with Nobel laureate Konstantin S. Novoselov, have developed a method for creating biocompatible, transparent, ultrathin gold films.

➁ These films, as thin as 3.5 nm, can be produced in sizes exceeding 1 square meter, overcoming historical limitations in producing such films.

➂ The films have potential applications in flexible displays, wearable electronics, and advanced medical technologies like neural implants, offering significant improvements in functionality and safety.

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Master's Thesis on Supercapacitors: Concrete as Energy Storage

➀ Simeon Ulm, a student at Hochschule Coburg, has built a supercapacitor using concrete for his master's thesis in Civil Engineering, collaborating with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). ➁ Professor Dr. Markus Weber, who supervised Ulm's thesis, envisions using concrete not only for static reasons but also as a massive energy storage solution. ➂ The Coburg supercapacitor, known as EC3, has successfully powered a small red light, demonstrating its functionality. MIT is working on larger prototypes, and Professor Weber aims to expand research with Coburg University and MIT to advance the energy transition.

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A spring-out sensor boom for cube sats

➀ Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have integrated flexible electronics into a self-deploying boom for cube sats. The boom is made of a three-ply carbon fiber and epoxy composite, and is expected to launch in 2025. ➁ The team aimed to add function to weight-constrained cube sats while ensuring they can withstand the harsh environment of space. ➂ The research has resulted in a pool of data for future designs and improvements.

Another flaw in sodium-ion batteries eliminated

➀ Argonne National Laboratory has identified a failure mode in sodium-ion batteries; ➁ The study focused on sodium-ion oxide cathodes made from transition-metal core-shell particles; ➂ The research revealed that cracks develop deep within the particles and not at the surface; ➃ The findings suggest that slow heating during the cathode synthesis process can prevent cracks, leading to cathode particles with no loss of storage capacity over 400 operating cycles.

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Active intelligent reconfigurable surfaces for 6G wireless comms

➀ The UL-Ireland research project focuses on active intelligent reconfigurable surfaces for 6G wireless communications. These surfaces can intercept and guide weak millimetre-wave and terahertz signals. ➁ The project, called AR-COM, is a collaboration between the University of Glasgow and the Tyndall National Institute's Wireless Communications Laboratory. ➂ The three-year project aims to develop next-generation technologies to overcome limitations of current wireless communication materials.

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Compact AFM System For Research

➀ Bruker Corporation has announced the Dimension Nexus atomic force microscope (AFM); ➁ The system features the advanced NanoScope 6 controller and a compact design; ➂ It supports over 50 AFM modes and offers a balance of performance and value.

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Harnessing Biology for Sustainable Energy Production

➀ Researchers from the University of Liverpool have developed a light-driven hybrid nanoreactor for sustainable hydrogen production; ➁ The nanoreactor combines biological and synthetic components to achieve high efficiency; ➂ The innovation could reduce reliance on expensive precious metals and has implications for biotechnological processes.

NASA Develops Probes To Measure Supersonic Shock Waves

➀ NASA has developed new probes to measure shock waves produced by its X-59 supersonic aircraft; ➁ The probes are designed to capture precise pressure data during supersonic flight; ➂ The research aims to refine supersonic flight models to reduce noise and improve accuracy.

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European Chiplet Innovation: APECS Pilot Line Starts Operation under the EU Chips Act

➀ The APECS pilot line marks a significant step in strengthening Europe's semiconductor manufacturing and chiplet innovation. ➁ It aims to enhance technological resilience, cross-border collaboration, and global competitiveness. ➂ The line will provide advanced technology access to industry players, SMEs, and startups, establishing a strong foundation for European semiconductor supply chains. ➃ APECS focuses on bridging research with innovative developments in heterogeneous integration and advanced packaging.

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Government running semiconductor trip to Korea

➀ The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) is organizing a mission to Korea for semiconductor researchers and organizations. The visit aims to identify collaborative research and innovation opportunities between the UK and Korea. ➁ The program will include visits to Korean semiconductor organizations, networking with stakeholders, and workshops with experts. ➂ The DSIT invites applications from stakeholders interested in semiconductor research, particularly in areas like heterogeneous integration and advanced packaging, wide band gap materials, future telecommunication, and advanced smart network technologies.

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New Fuel Technologies for Fusion Power Plants

➀ The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is developing the first integrated fuel cycle for stellarators in collaboration with scientific and industrial partners. ➁ The project, SyrVBreTT, aims to address the challenges of fuel handling in fusion reactors. ➂ It involves the development of technical components for both the inner and outer fuel cycles, including pumps, storage beds, and pellet injection systems, with a focus on realistic validation through simulations and experiments.

Self-Healing Stretchable Lithium-Ion Batteries For Wearables

➀ Researchers from Jilin University in China have developed a self-healing, stretchable lithium-ion battery designed for wearables and flexible electronics. The battery is capable of healing itself after being cut and can stretch up to 220% of its original length. ➁ The technology uses dynamic covalent polymers and imine bonds for electrolyte and electrode binding, ensuring both stretchability and self-healing properties. ➂ The batteries have been tested successfully with an average discharge capacity of 126.4mAh/g⁻¹ and the potential for application in smart textiles and medical devices.

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Ilmenau School of Green Electronics: TU Ilmenau Develops Sustainable IT of the Future

➀ The Technische Universität Ilmenau launches the 'Ilmenau School of Green Electronics' to develop climate-neutral information technology; ➁ The project is funded by the Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung with nearly 5.2 million euros over four years; ➂ The initiative focuses on energy-efficient computing and bio-inspired microelectronics, aiming to reduce the environmental impact of IT hardware.

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Hybrid Material Based High-Speed Transceivers

➀ Researchers at KIT are developing high-speed, energy-efficient transceivers using hybrid materials to address AI's growing data demands; ➁ The project, funded by a €14 million ERC Synergy Grant, aims to enhance AI speed and efficiency; ➂ The research could transform fields like AI, quantum technologies, and medical engineering.

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Fable: The Gain Guy

➀ A contemporary of Shockley, Bardeen, and Brattain at Bell Labs was intrigued by the transistor invention and took some home to experiment with. He believed that pairing two low-gain transistors would create a device with higher current gain, expecting the gain to double from five to ten. However, he discovered an unexpected gain of 25. The discovery is named after him. ➁ The story illustrates the value of tinkering and unexpected results in scientific research. ➂ It serves as a moral lesson that experimentation can lead to significant discoveries.

Attosecond X-Rays Opportune Atomic-Level Insights

➀ Researchers at European XFEL and DESY have developed high-power attosecond X-ray pulses at megahertz repetition rates; ➁ These X-rays offer unprecedented insights into ultrafast atomic-scale dynamics; ➂ The innovation will benefit fields such as materials science, molecular biology, and quantum physics.

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Special Research Area Approved: Bergische Universität Investigates New Approach in Mathematical Modeling

➀ The German Research Foundation (DFG) has approved a new special research area at the Bergische Universität Wuppertal, led by Prof. Dr. Birgit Jacob, to study the fundamentals of a new approach in mathematical modeling. ➁ The research focuses on 'Port-Hamiltonian Systems', a new paradigm for powerful mathematical modeling of dynamic systems. ➂ The project aims to develop a solid mathematical theory for the fundamental processes of Port-Hamiltonian systems, enabling a better understanding and prediction of complex systems.