King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

Researchers at KAUST have developed a nanocrystal that can boost the data transmit rates through visible white light to 2 Gbps

Telecommunications

Nanocrystals speed up Wi-Fi-emitting LEDs

Transmitting data on wavelengths we can see might turn out to be more efficient and secure than radio waves. Researchers have developed a nanocrystal that helps boost data speeds transmitted through visible light up to 2 Gbps – while pleasantly lighting the room.

Its creators envisage numerous medical applications for the Paper Skin sensor developed at KAUST

Materials

Low-cost "Paper Skin" boasts same sensory functions as the real thing

Researchers in Saudi Arabia have used low-cost everyday items that you probably have laying around your house to develop a paper-based sensor that reacts to the same stimuli as human skin, such as pressure, touch and temperature.

New MRAM technology could revolutionize data storage in electronic devices (Image: Shutterstock)

Computing

New MRAM technology promises memorable consumer electronics experience

Researchers have developed a new type of magnetoresistive random access memory (MRAM) that has the potential to become a new "universal memory," offering all the advantages of various other types of memory, with none of the disadvantages.