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Scientists make running a car on zero metal possible with this new research

Sayan Sen — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 03:04:01 +0000

Korean researchers and scientists have built and run an electric motor using complete metal‑free technology. Read more...

'White Graphene' nanotubes could be used to cool down your smartphone

Vlad Dudau — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 10:10:01 +0000

Researchers have created a 3D structure out of boron nitride nanotubes and sheets that has remarkable thermal properties. The material could be used inside future electronics for cooling. Read more...

Can nanotubes keep PCs cool?

Fri, 27 Feb 2004 04:15:23 +0000

Intel is conducting research with nanotechnology provider Zyvex to see if carbon nanotubes can help dissipate the pent-up heat inside PCs. The research revolves around incorporating carbon nanotubes into thermal grease, which... Read more...

IBM chips bulk up on carbon nanotubes

Mon, 20 May 2002 13:51:29 +0000

IBM researchers have created transistors out of carbon nanotubes that can outperform similar silicon transistors, a development that helps build the case that carbon may one day become a building block of computing. ... Read more...