Using an ultra-fast method of measuring how a transistor switches from the "off" to the "on" state, researchers recently reported that they have uncovered an unusual phenomenon that may impact how manufacturers estimate the lifetime of future nanoscale electronics. »

The European Heads of Research Councils (EUROHORCs) and the European Science Foundation (ESF) have set out their shared vision and an action plan for the future of the European Research Area (ERA). In a policy briefing published on 25 June, the … »

Researchers have captured time-series snapshots of a solid as it evolves on the ultra-fast timescale. Using femtosecond X-ray free electron laser (FEL) pulses, the team is able to observe condensed phase dynamics such as crack formation, phase separation, rapid fluctuations in the liquid state or in biologically relevant environments. »

Canada is building the world's first space telescope designed to detect and track asteroids as well as satellites. Called NEOSSat, this spacecraft will provide a significant improvement in surveillance of asteroids that pose a collision hazard with Earth and innovative technologies for tracking satellites in orbit high above our planet. »

Europe's electronics and electrical engineering industries say they can make big contributions to cutting EU »

Industrial pipe systems are inaccessible and narrow. The pipes can be vertical and have junctions. Just as challenging, leakage points in the water system must be located, the condition of oil and gas pipelines must be checked and ventilation systems need to be cleaned. »

A new study shows that by adding an invisible layer of the nanomaterials to the bottom of a metal vessel, an order of magnitude less energy is required to bring water to boil. This increase in efficiency could have a big impact on cooling computer chips, improving heat transfer systems, and reducing costs for industrial boiling applications. »

Engineers who design and run data centers are in high demand as growth struggles to keep up with the increasing demands of Internet-era computing. Salaries for these engineers are growing?climbing more than 20% in the last two years. »

Across Europe, growing numbers of cities are actively promoting science and innovation activities to drive their economic growth and improve the quality of life of their inhabitants. At an event in Brussels on 25 June, three of these 'science … »

In computer simulations, researchers at the University of Illinois have demonstrated an approximate cloaking effect created by concentric rings of silicon photonic crystals. The mathematical proof brings scientists a step closer to a practical solution for optical cloaking. »