Electronics

They could find use as protective material, 3-D printer “ink” or longer-lasting batteries

The method could extend the lifetime of lithium-metal batteries by 30 percent, a new study suggests

New imaging tech could probe beyond corners, inside the body, and more

FaceBit tracks a face covering’s fit and wear time, as well as its wearer’s vital signs

The device can sit beneath a bandage and send infection alerts directly to a smartphone

The U.S. Congress needs to uphold the freedom to repair electronic devices

The consumer devices track pollutants as well as CO₂—a proxy for potentially virus-laden human breath

In a bid to reduce waste, a proposed regulation would require phones and other small electronics to switch to USB-C

New technology delivers power to electronic devices in a test space

The technology could help beekeepers reduce short-term losses, but it doesn’t address long-term problems facing honeybees

Researchers have developed a microprocessor built on high-performance plastic rather than silicon—and they say it could enable smarter food labels and supply chain management.

Can you pick a lock with just a smartphone? New research shows that doing so is possible.