Explore nanotechnology advancements, applications, and its impact on industries and life.
Semiconductors
TSMC has achieved a major milestone with its 2nm trial production reaching 60% yields, a significant step toward earlier-than-expected mass production. This breakthrough positions Apple as a key early client, with plans to use the 2nm process for its upcoming A20 Pro chip, expected to debut in the iPhone 18
Semiconductors
Shares in the semiconductor giant Broadcom (Nasdaq: AVGO) are surging in early market trading following the release of its Q4 2024 earnings. The report highlights a staggering 220% year-on-year growth in Broadcom's AI revenue, propelling its stock over 20% higher today. With this surge, Broadcom has officially entered
Biotechnology
Researchers at Caltech have developed groundbreaking bioresorbable acoustic microrobots (BAM)—tiny, bubble-like robots capable of precisely delivering therapeutic drugs within the body. In preclinical tests, these microrobots successfully shrank bladder tumors in mice, marking a significant advancement in targeted drug delivery and precision medicine. How the Microrobots Work These spherical
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Apple is stepping deeper into the AI race, reportedly partnering with semiconductor giant Broadcom to develop its first AI-focused server chip. This move reflects Apple's growing ambition to power advanced AI processing both on-device and in the cloud. Why Apple Needs AI Server Chips Apple is renowned for
Business Insights
Alphabet stock soars on Tuesday, driven by a groundbreaking advancement in quantum computing and growing confidence in the company’s AI tools and future growth. On Monday, Alphabet unveiled its Willow chip, a leap forward in quantum technology. The chip performed a benchmark computation test in under five minutes—a
Quantum Computing
Google has unveiled its new quantum computing chip, “Willow”, which claims to solve problems in just five minutes that would take the world’s fastest supercomputers a staggering 10 septillion years to complete. This marks a significant milestone in the race for practical quantum computing – a field poised to revolutionize
Energy
New research reveals that twisted carbon nanotubes can store three times more energy per unit mass than lithium-ion batteries, making them an innovative solution for lightweight and safe energy storage. This breakthrough opens doors for applications in medical implants, sensors, and other compact technologies. The Discovery A global team of
Semiconductors
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a groundbreaking photonic processor that utilizes light for neural network computations, potentially revolutionizing artificial intelligence (AI) processing by significantly enhancing speed and energy efficiency. Traditional electronic processors face limitations in speed and energy consumption due to the inherent properties of
Semiconductors
Jeff Bezos has invested in Tenstorrent, a Canadian AI chipmaker led by Jim Keller, a renowned figure in semiconductor design. This investment is part of Tenstorrent's recent Series D funding round, which raised over $693 million, valuing the company at $2 billion. Other participants in this funding round
Quantum Computing
Scientists at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, have made a groundbreaking discovery in quantum computing. They developed a method to produce entangled photon pairs using ultra-thin materials, shrinking the size of critical quantum components by up to 1,000 times. This innovation could lead to simpler, more compact quantum systems
Semiconductors
Canon has made a significant breakthrough in semiconductor manufacturing with the shipment of its first nanoprint lithography machine, the FPA-1200NZ2C, to the Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE). This innovative technology is poised to disrupt the industry by providing a cost-effective alternative to traditional photolithography methods dominated by companies like ASML.
Space
In November 2024, scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory achieved the largest-ever simulation of the universe using the Frontier supercomputer. This simulation encompassed a volume exceeding 31 billion cubic megaparsecs, providing unprecedented insights into cosmic evolution and the role of dark matter. The project, part of the ExaSky initiative, utilized