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What Does a Diode Actually Do?

A diode is a tiny component with a powerful job—controlling the direction of electrical current. This video explains how ...
The frequency of the signal emitted by protons precessing in Earth’s magnetic field lies in the audio range, so with a pair ...
Scientists are learning how the brain knows what’s happening throughout the body, and how that process might go awry in some ...
Combining Cor Van Rij's JFET test socket with two DMMs, a current limiter, switches and a wall wart yield a simple, accurate ...
Superconductive materials can conduct electricity with no resistance, but typically only at very low temperatures. Realizing ...
A new study marks a significant step forward in positioning synthetic polymers as an alternative to expensive, unsustainable minerals used in the manufacture of devices such as conductors, transistors ...