Georgia Institute of Technology

The team’s graphene device grown on a silicon carbide substrate chip. Credit: Georgia Institute of TechnologyScientists at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed the world’s first world’s first functional semiconductor made from graphene. Graphene, characterized by a single layer of carbon atoms linked by the strongest bonds available, serves as the basis for this advancement. Semiconductors, essential materials that allow the flow of electricity under certain conditions, are critical for the operation of…

Georgia Tech researchers have innovated a cost-effective and rapid method for printing nano-sized metal structures, using light-based technology that could revolutionize nanoscale 3D printing. (Art concept.) Credit: SciTechDaily.comTheir technique could transform a scientific field reliant on cost-prohibitive technology.Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a light-based means of printing nano-sized metal structures that is significantly faster and cheaper than any technology currently…

Green rhodopsin proteins inside the blue cell walls help these yeast grow faster when exposed to light. Credit: Anthony Burnetti, Georgia Institute of TechnologyYeast is often known for its ability to ferment carbohydrates into products such as bread and beer, typically requiring a dark environment. Exposure to light in these situations can disrupt or spoil the fermentation process.However, a recent study published in Current Biology by researchers from the School of Biological Sciences at Georgia Tech presents a…

An illustration of Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM). Credit: JAXAJapan’s SLIM lunar landing highlights its advanced space technology and global leadership in space exploration, despite challenges, enhancing its position in international lunar research and collaboration.Japan landed its Smart Lander for Investigating the Moon, or SLIM, craft on the surface of the Moon on January 20, 2024. Despite a power issue with the lander, the event holds both political and technical importance. It’s Japan’s first lunar…

Image: Rawpixel.com (Shutterstock)It was only about a year ago that Silicon Valley seemed to be at the top of its game — jobs were a dime a dozen and a skillset in tech was highly sought after. Positions in the tech sector like Amazon and Google meant higher salaries, job security, and a plethora of perks.But then everything shifted and layoffs came in a rush with thousands of tech workers left looking for work. Yet, despite the job cuts, job seekers are still drawn to tech companies, meaning getting an education at the…