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Sensitive new way of detecting transistor defects

Posted: 08 Oct 2021 01:05 PM PDT

Researchers have devised and tested a new, highly sensitive method of detecting and counting defects in transistors -- a matter of urgent concern to the semiconductor industry as it develops new materials for next-generation devices.

Taking steps toward more effective fitness trackers, more physical activity

Posted: 08 Oct 2021 01:04 PM PDT

As the popularity of fitness trackers has increased, so have the opportunities to use such devices to not only track fitness goals but also increase the motivation to meet those goals. Researchers are using control systems engineering tools to tailor motivational messages sent to individual device users.