Electrons can be "kicked across" solar materials at almost the fastest speed nature allows, scientists have discovered, ...

A single layer of atoms may seem too thin to meaningfully interact with light, yet materials like tungsten disulfide are reshaping what is possible in nanophotonics. Researchers have now found a way ...

Scientists at the University of Tokyo have captured something never seen before: a frame-by-frame view of how electron spins ...

Light is an unusually rich carrier of information. Its direction of travel, wavelength, and polarization can all be used to ...

“I absolutely love how much easier it makes my daily work.” A great LED work light could be the difference between a mechanic completing an auto repair properly or failing to fix something wrong with ...

The DeWalt 20V Max LED Flashlight has become a huge hit among construction workers, auto mechanics, electricians, plumbers, and DIY enthusiasts alike. However, it isn’t the only heavy-duty work light ...

With last week’s winter solstice, the earth’s northern latitudes are getting more sunlight every day – even if only by minutes. And yet for those who live in the northern hemisphere, the sun sets ...

Quantum technology has reached a turning point, echoing the early days of modern computing. Researchers say functional quantum systems now exist, but scaling them into truly powerful machines will ...

This year’s top semiconductor stories were mostly about the long and twisting trips a technology takes from idea (or even raw material) to commercial deployment. I’ve been at IEEE Spectrum long enough ...

In the workplace, one of the contributing factors to decreased levels of productivity is workplace stress. Regardless of the working environment and levels of employee morale, there’s a strong chance ...