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A landmark development led by researchers from the University of Glasgow could help create a new generation of diamond-based transistors for use in high-power electronics.

Their new diamond transistor overcomes the limitations of previous developments in the technology to create a much closer to being of practical use across a range of industries that rely on high power systems.

The team have found a new way to use diamond as the basis of a transistor that remains switched off by default—a development crucial for ensuring safety in devices that carry a large amount of electrical current when switched on.

MSTC_S1E6: Dr. Kristofer Pister, Professor of EECS at UC Berkeley and Founder of Dust Networks presents all you need to know about Smart Dust, thousands of tiny sensors detecting movement and vibration. It is amazing how useful that could be.

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Do you want to make your VRChat character more true to life? You can use motion capture gear to ensure the most realistic movement. There is plenty of equipment to choose from, and 3D character designer Yueou demonstrated one that might interest you: UDCAP, “silk-like” gloves for SteamVR that track your hand gestures pretty accurately.

While there is a little delay, such gloves could be a great addition to your setup. The creator, Udexreal, promises 15 hours of battery work, so you don’t have to worry about your virtual social life ending early. There are 12 sensors that cover all 15 finger joints, providing a total of 21 joint angles.

“Our sensors are foldable and highly flexible, blending seamlessly with fabric without causing any discomfort. They capture even the slightest stress, stretch, and bend, with a resolution of 0.01 degrees,” the creators say.

Insects exhibit impressive agility and responsiveness even when faced with low-light conditions. The secret lies in their compound eyes, which are capable of detecting motion with incredible speed and sensitivity.

Now, researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have developed a camera that mimics this feat to achieve ultra-high-speed imaging.

Interestingly, this bio-inspired camera surpasses the limitations of traditional high-speed cameras.

Japan-based Kirin Holdings has showcased its new electric spoon at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2025) in Las Vegas.

What makes it different from any other ordinary spoon in the market is that it can make the food seem saltier, and by that, it also means tastier.

As per Kirin, the device uses electricity to raise the saltiness and umami in low-sodium foods.