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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 create programmable material that can steer heat and remember its state without power — breakthrough could eventually aid 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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#16 that day3.30/ 10
Technology breakthrough · weight 30%6/10
Economic impact · weight 25%3/10
Job impact · weight 20%1/10
Regional relevance · weight 15%3/10
Policy & geopolitics · weight 10%1/10

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