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![Superconductor image](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/b73KVuHeQNVQJpQotbJRGH-320-80.jpg)
Superconductor Breakthrough Findings Replicated, Twice, in Preliminary Testing
By Francisco Pires last updated
A tentative but less nebulous step toward superconductor-fueled electronics.
![Explanatory images](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mV8o8E7dhdKord9xs48keT-320-80.png)
EeroQ Tapes Out "Wonder Lake" Quantum Processing Unit Chip
By Francisco Pires published
Based on scalable CMOS technology for rapid iteration and manufacturing ease.
![Overboard Electronics Reference Breadboard and Power Supply](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TZVaZ2QJnHn9EhQy6RGmt6-320-80.jpg)
Ultimate Breadboard Goes Overboard
By Les Pounder published
When you need more breadboards, this project from Bolt Industries offers four large breadboards, variable power input, and quick references for popular microcontrollers.
![Wood transistors](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HMm83by4p9BpP7wDxT2QV6-320-80.jpg)
World's First Wood Transistor Chops Out at 1 Hz
By Mark Tyson published
The first wood transistor doesn’t switch very fast, but it gets extra points for sustainability and biodegradability.
![An RGB LED USB port](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ejW96XiRj46hAg2Sse9Tpj-320-80.jpg)
Custom USB Ports Add RGB Bling for Your Next Maker Project
By Les Pounder published
Add a little bling to your USB ports with these $6 RGB USB ports.
![mushroom and mycelium on tree bark](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gNHvJT4mPUgFLyCQ4tpV99-320-80.jpg)
MycelioTronics Wants to Create PCBs From Fungi
By Francisco Pires published
A recipe for future electronics
![Integrated Papertronic Techniques](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iC8yiAeUobXJW5GfQkLZuG-320-80.jpg)
Paper PCBs Heralded as the Future of Disposable Electronics
By Mark Tyson published
Definitely not suitable for 600W video cards.
![Stills from the "CPU Man" arrest.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3mahzsFSx79xCnqnxdZ4bf-320-80.jpg)
Smuggler Tapes 160 Intel CPUs to Body, Gets Busted Entering China
By Francisco Pires last updated
Duct tape may solve every problem in space - but customs are too hard a nut to crack.
![Screenshot of the Raspberry Pi Pico powered smart attendance system](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6PsXGy2KDbGnGQL2iqYpWj-320-80.png)
Raspberry Pi Pico Logs Student Attendance with Fingerprints and RFID
By Ash Hill published
SVS Embedded has released a Raspberry Pi Pico project kit that can be used to create a smart attendance system with both fingerprint and RFID scanners.
![Gold nuggets on a scale](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/njxM9nBUF3qvgRTFUDkWwd-320-80.jpg)
Rare Earth Metal Pricing Skyrockets, May Result in Higher Electronics Pricing
By Francisco Pires published
A report on the pricing evolution for several rare earth metals indispensable in electronics and semiconductor manufacturing paints a grim picture on consumer's purchase capabilities for the future.
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