Technique would allow addition of optical communication components to existing chips with little modification of their designs. Two and a half years ago, a team of researchers led by groups... Read more
It is time for computer designers to work smart instead of strong, which is just what Devadas is doing. Computer scientists at MIT have developed a 110-core CPU chip based on a new architect... Read more
The secret lies in the ankle. Walking is tricky business, as any toddler knows. And while most artificial feet and limbs do a pretty good job restoring mobility to people who have lost a leg... Read more
If you want to make processors 1,000 times faster, you’re going to need some serious technology, right? That would be the conventional wisdom. But 3M and IBM have unlocked a secret low-tech... Read more