Scientists create new type of semiconductor that holds superconducting promise

Scientists have long sought to make semiconductors—vital components in computer chips and solar cells—that are also ...

Topological insulator maintains quantum spin Hall effect at higher temperatures

Topological insulators could form the basis for revolutionary electronic components. However, as they generally only function ...
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Scientists turn common semiconductor into a superconductor

Researchers have made germanium superconducting for the first time, a feat that could transform computing and quantum ...
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Shockley Semiconductor

Founded in 1955, Shockley Semiconductor was the brainchild of William Shockley. When he was ready to leave Bell Labs, he decided to form a company to build transistors. Funded by Beckman Instruments, ...
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Homeowners band together as officials consider large energy rate hikes: 'Asked to pay more … for a lower quality good'

An expected 10% energy rate hike has Southern California residents up in arms and looking for alternatives. Under a plan expected to be approved by the California Public Utilities Commission, Southern ...
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Midday Stock Roundup: Skyworks up on Qorvo Deal

Skyworks Solutions (Nasdaq: SWKS) rose 12% to $84.86 per share for a market cap of $12.6 billion after announcing an agreement to form a combination with Qorvo aimed at creating a chip giant. 5G chip ...