➀ Ed向他的日记透露，执政不到一年的工党政府正在削减福利预算；

➁ 总理认为Ed是一个多面手，经常找他解决问题，Ed成了他的跑腿；

➂ 总理希望Ed帮助解决长期病假人员的问题，以减少福利预算开支，并避免政府形象受损。

➀ The article discusses how 3D NAND flash memory is becoming essential for meeting the increasing data storage needs driven by AI. It highlights the shift from 2D to 3D NAND structures, which allow higher storage density through vertical stacking.

➁ Key players like Samsung, Western Digital, and SK Hynix are mentioned as leaders in 3D NAND technology. The article also explores innovations in cryogenic etching technology, which enhances etching capabilities and addresses scaling challenges.

➂ The global NAND flash memory market is expected to grow significantly, reaching $83 billion by 2036. Lam Research is noted as a market leader in 3D NAND dielectric etching, with advancements like the Lam Cryo™ 3.0 enabling more efficient and precise etching processes.

➀ This article discusses a validated reference design for Gigabit Ethernet front-end solutions, which is essential for high-speed data transmission in various applications like industrial, automotive, and consumer electronics.

➁ The design by Wurth Elektronik incorporates key components such as transformers, common-mode chokes, and capacitors to ensure signal integrity and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).

➂ The reference design is adaptable for multiple applications and includes detailed schematics and layout guidelines to help engineers optimize their designs for signal integrity and thermal management.

➀ Softbank has acquired Ampere, an Arm-based server chip designer, for $6.5 billion.

➁ Ampere's technology originates from the Arm-based server processors of Applied Micro Circuit Corp (AMCC), which was acquired by MACOM in 2016.

➂ Softbank's acquisition of Ampere aligns with its mission to build AI chips and its recent purchase of Graphcore to enhance IC design expertise.

➀ ASUS introduced the ASUS Ascent GX10, a petaflop-scale AI supercomputer powered by the NVIDIA Grace Blackwell Superchip. It provides unprecedented computing power, high-speed memory integration, and easy scalability for enterprise-level AI capabilities.

➁ The device delivers 1,000 TOPS of AI processing power, supporting AI models with up to 200 billion parameters. It includes Blackwell GPU with fifth-generation Tensor Cores and Grace 20-core Arm CPU for efficient data orchestration and real-time inferencing.

➂ The supercomputer integrates NVIDIA NVLink-C2C connectivity, offering 5x the bandwidth of PCIe 5.0. It supports seamless transitions between local development and scalable deployment, aiding developers in AI model prototyping and fine-tuning.

➀ MIT's CSAIL has developed Xstrings, a new 3D printing technique that simplifies the creation of cable-driven devices by embedding cables directly into 3D-printed structures, reducing production time by 40%.
➁ The system allows users to specify motion types such as bending, twisting, or coiling through a digital blueprint, enabling seamless design and fabrication in a single step.
➂ Demonstrated applications include robotic fingers, interactive sculptures, and gripping tentacles, showcasing potential in robotics, art, and wearable tech.

➀ Nexperia has introduced industry-leading 1200 V silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs with top-side cooling, designed for high-power applications such as EV charging stations, BESS, and photovoltaic inverters.

➁ These MOSFETs feature enhanced thermal performance, low inductance, and improved power density due to the innovative X.PAK package that combines SMD and through-hole cooling benefits.

➂ The devices maintain stable performance across a wide temperature range (25°C to 175°C), offering better thermal management and reliability compared to conventional options.

➀ Prof. Dr.-Ing. Lisa Underberg has been appointed to the Chair of Digital Automation Systems at the Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg;

➁ Her research focuses on the enhanced application and integration of wireless communication in industrial automation systems;

➂ Underberg emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary solutions, such as the use of digital twins, and the need for human-machine interaction in implementing wireless communication systems.

➀ Researchers at the University of Edinburgh have developed an AI-powered robot capable of preparing coffee in a busy kitchen setting. This innovation combines advanced AI, sensitive sensors, and precise motor skills to navigate complex environments more effectively than traditional robots.

➁ The new system features a robotic arm with seven movable joints that can interpret verbal instructions, assess its surroundings, and perform tasks like finding a mug, opening drawers, and mixing coffee with water.

➂ The robot's adaptive technology ensures smooth operation even when faced with unexpected changes, such as objects being moved during task execution. This advancement highlights the potential for robots with advanced intelligence to take on more complex human tasks.

➀ Huang emphasized the need for significantly more computation for agentic AI;

➁ Nvidia announced the Blackwell Ultra GPU with Dell's 20-PetaFLOPS workstation;

➂ The company also introduced the GROOT humanoid robot and discussed collaborations with GM and T-Mobile for autonomous driving and AI-native 6G networks.

➀ Texas Instruments (TI) has released new power-management chips aimed at meeting the rising power demands of modern data centers, particularly for high-performance computing and AI applications.

➁ These chips, including the TPS1685 and integrated GaN power stages, offer enhanced protection, higher density, and improved efficiency, with a focus on reducing size by 50% compared to traditional hot-swap controllers.

➂ TI's innovations are designed to support data center engineers, power system architects, and hardware developers in creating more sustainable and energy-efficient data center infrastructures.

➀ Researchers at EPFL and IBM Research Europe have developed a novel optical amplifier using gallium phosphide-on-silicon dioxide technology, which achieves unprecedented broadband signal amplification in a compact photonic chip.

➁ The traveling-wave parametric amplifier (TWPA) demonstrates over 10 dB of gain across a 140 nm bandwidth, surpassing traditional erbium-doped fiber amplifiers (EDFAs).

➂ This breakthrough in optical amplification holds potential applications in data centers, AI processors, high-performance computing, and even autonomous vehicle LiDAR systems.

➀ Researchers at the University of Houston have provided new insights into the basic process of heart development in utero, offering potential advancements in the treatment of heart disease.

➁ The study focuses on tunneling nanotube-like structures, which are long, thin membrane channels that connect cells.

➂ These structures physically connect cardiomyocytes in the myocardium to endocardial cells in the endocardium, facilitating long-distance intercellular communication essential for heart formation.

➀ Nvidia的年度GPU技术大会（GTC）正在举行，黄仁勋将发表主题演讲。

➁ 预计黄仁勋将宣布Blackwell 300 AI GPU和更多产品。

➂ B300系列AI GPU预计将在今年下半年推出，下一代Rubin AI GPU预计将于2026年推出。

➀ Researchers developed lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) to deliver mRNA encoding the KRAS G12D neoantigen and cGAMP to reprogram the liver's immune environment and generate an antitumor response against metastatic pancreatic cancer.

➁ The LNPs successfully activated the type I interferon pathway, leading to the generation of CD8+ cytotoxic T cells capable of recognizing and attacking metastatic cancer cells.

➂ The study suggests that combining KRAS mRNA with a STING agonist strengthens the immune response against PDAC and offers a more effective approach than traditional immunotherapies.

➀ Infineon Technologies has unveiled the next generation of high-density power modules to enhance AI and HPC capabilities.

➁ The OptiMOS TDM2454xx modules offer industry-leading power density and efficiency, optimizing the total cost of ownership for AI data center operators.

➂ These modules feature vertical power delivery (VPD) to reduce resistive losses and improve performance, building upon the success of previous dual-phase modules.

➀ Researchers at Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed an evolving encyclopedia called the 'Tree of Robots' to classify and compare robotic systems.

➁ The encyclopedia focuses on defining specialized capabilities of robots, particularly their tactile fitness and motion fitness, which are crucial for real-world applications.

➂ The 'Tree of Robots' aims to support future research by providing a comprehensive resource for identifying suitable systems for algorithm testing and expanding with new metrics and robotic systems.

➀ Ed reflects on the sources of €1trn and his strategy to secure a share of it;

➁ Ed discusses the possibility of the US raising €800 billion for 'ReArm Europe' and €200 billion for 'InvestAI';

➂ Ed's assignment to the EU as 'Digital Envoy' and his plan to spend on meals and indulgences to identify influential figures in the spending of the funds.

➀ Introduction to STH Weekly Newsletters;

➁ Launch of new Substack by Axautik Group;

➂ Explanation of the format and content of the newsletter, including weekly recap, top five stories, and content preview.

➀ A research team led by Professor Kyu-Young Park from POSTECH has developed technology to significantly increase the lifespan and energy density of electric vehicle (EV) batteries;

➁ The technology involves a 'nano-spring coating' technique that improves battery stability and performance;

➂ The research is published in ACS Nano and has the potential to revolutionize EV battery technology.