https://physicstoday.aip.org/electronics Electronics en-US Wed, 01 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://physicstoday.aip.org/news/whats-under-the-hood-of-a-quantum-computer Many layers lie between everyday users and the delicate, error-prone hardware they manipulate. Wed, 01 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://physicstoday.aip.org/news/whats-under-the-hood-of-a-quantum-computer https://physicstoday.aip.org/news/new-memory-circuit-can-handle-the-heat A ferroelectric device can store data at temperatures up to 600 °C for dozens of hours at a time. Mon, 01 Jul 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://physicstoday.aip.org/news/new-memory-circuit-can-handle-the-heat https://physicstoday.aip.org/features/the-black-powder-behind-battery-power Carbon black, a key ingredient in ancient inks, is used today to make the porous electrodes found in many rechargeable batteries. Understanding how to control its microstructure can pave the way to better-performing batteries. Sun, 01 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://physicstoday.aip.org/features/the-black-powder-behind-battery-power https://physicstoday.aip.org/news/origami-inspired-robot-folds-into-more-than-1000-shapes Composed of small cubes, the robot needs only a few motors to be active at any one time to transform between configurations. Tue, 01 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://physicstoday.aip.org/news/origami-inspired-robot-folds-into-more-than-1000-shapes https://physicstoday.aip.org/backscatter/a-health-sensor-powered-by-sweat Tue, 01 Oct 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://physicstoday.aip.org/backscatter/a-health-sensor-powered-by-sweat https://physicstoday.aip.org/news/playing-with-electromagnetic-waves-the-science-of-the-theremin The physics behind the unique instrument lets players turn hand gestures into music. Thu, 25 Sep 2025 18:49:00 GMT https://physicstoday.aip.org/news/playing-with-electromagnetic-waves-the-science-of-the-theremin https://physicstoday.aip.org/features/solid-state-batteries-hype-hopes-and-hurdles As conventional lithium-ion battery technology approaches its theoretical limits, researchers are studying alternative architectures with solid electrolytes. Mon, 10 Nov 2025 15:22:51 GMT https://physicstoday.aip.org/features/solid-state-batteries-hype-hopes-and-hurdles https://physicstoday.aip.org/news/small-scale-shape-changing-origami-sensors Robotic platforms can alter the trajectory of their descent midair for greater dispersal. Tue, 19 Sep 2023 00:50:00 GMT https://physicstoday.aip.org/news/small-scale-shape-changing-origami-sensors https://physicstoday.aip.org/news/a-battery-free-fiber-illuminates-textiles Unlike current wearable technologies, the flexible electronic thread does not require a bulky power source. Fri, 19 Apr 2024 20:57:00 GMT https://physicstoday.aip.org/news/a-battery-free-fiber-illuminates-textiles https://physicstoday.aip.org/news/a-robotic-fish-mimics-real-swimming Researchers replicate a sense of proprioception in a bioinspired robot. Thu, 10 Jun 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://physicstoday.aip.org/news/a-robotic-fish-mimics-real-swimming