Obama signs executive order authorizing development of exascale supercomputers
A viable path forward for future HPC (high-performance computing) systems even after the limits of current semiconductor technology are reached (the “post-Moore’s Law era”)
A high-performance single-molecule diode
The ultimate limit in electronic miniaturization just got a lot closer
New supercapacitor design offers record high-energy storage
Rivals thin-film lithium ion batteries in energy density; potential uses include electric vehicles and defibrillators
Climbing a tree or balancing on a beam might improve cognitive skills
Working memory capacity increase of 50 percent found in research