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SemiconductorsGlobal / Other·Ranked Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Researchers create programmable material that can steer heat and remember its state without power — breakthrough could eventually aid AI chip cooling and silicon photonics
Researchers demonstrate programmable thermal material for AI chip cooling and silicon photonics.

Researchers created a programmable thermal material that steers heat and retains its state without power, a breakthrough that could benefit AI chips, silicon photonics, and infrared devices.
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Technology breakthrough · weight 30%6/10
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