Diamond continues to shine: New properties discovered in diamond semiconductors
Diamond, often celebrated for its unmatched hardness and transparency, has emerged as an exceptional material for high-power electronics and next-generation quantum optics. Diamond can be engineered to...
View ArticleA new optical memory platform for super fast calculations
For decades there has been near constant progress in reducing the size, and increasing the performance, of the circuits that power computers and smartphones. But Moore's Law is ending as physical...
View ArticleRobots should be repurposed rather than recycled to combat rising scale of...
The robotics industry should be creating robots that could be reprogrammed and repurposed for other tasks once its life span is completed, researchers have advised.
View ArticlePolymer research shows potential replacement for common superglues with a...
Researchers have developed an adhesive polymer that is stronger than current commercially available options while also being biodegradable, tunable, and reusable. The findings show how the common,...
View ArticleHarnessing electromagnetic waves and quantum materials to improve wireless...
A team of researchers has developed innovative methods to enhance frequency conversion of terahertz (THz) waves in graphene-based structures, unlocking new potential for faster, more efficient...
View ArticleScientists harness the power of 'layered' crystals for energy innovation
Scientists are unlocking the secrets of halide perovskites -- a material that's poised to reshape our future by bringing us closer to a new age of energy-efficient optoelectronics. Two physics...
View ArticleNew optical memory unit poised to improve processing speed and efficiency
Researchers have developed a new type of optical memory called a programmable photonic latch that is fast and scalable, enabling temporary data storage in optical processing systems and offering a...
View ArticleMake it worth Weyl: Engineering the first semimetallic Weyl quantum crystal
Researchers have demonstrated an ideal Weyl semimetal, marking a breakthrough in a decade-old problem of quantum materials.
View ArticlePeeling back the layers: Exploring capping effects on nickelate...
Researchers used cutting-edge X-ray techniques to gain new insights into 'infinite-layer' nickelate materials.
View ArticleScientists 'mimic real biological processes' using synthetic neurons
A new collaboration has unlocked new potential for the field by creating a novel high-performance organic electrochemical neuron that responds within the frequency range of human neurons.
View ArticleFrom bowling balls to hip joints: Chemists create recyclable alternative to...
Researchers have developed a recyclable alternative to a durable class of plastics used for items like car tires, replacement hip joints and bowling balls.
View ArticleBreakthrough in opto-magnetic technology: 5-fold increase in torque efficiency
Researchers created platinum-mixed metallic magnetic nanofilms that are 5x more efficient -- the ultimate energy-saving solution.
View Article'Living' electrodes breathe new life into traditional silicon electronics
Researchers have developed advanced terahertz photodetectors containing 'living' microelectrodes. A vanadium dioxide (VO2) layer was precisely deposited on a silicon substrate. Temperature regulation...
View ArticleScientists develop novel self-healing electronic skin for health monitoring
Researchers have achieved a breakthrough in wearable health technology by developing a novel self-healing electronic skin (E-Skin) that repairs itself in seconds after damage. This could potentially...
View ArticleUnique five-atom bismuth ring synthesized
Researchers have synthesized a Bi5-ring, a molecule with five bismuth atoms, and stabilized it in a metal complex. Their discovery fills a gap in chemical knowledge and enables future applications in...
View ArticleThe use of MRI to directly observe metal-ion dissolution in lithium battery...
Over time, batteries break down. Studying this process in-depth with imaging techniques may help us improve the lifespan of batteries.
View ArticleBreakthrough in wireless charging technology
The efficiency of wireless charging systems is limited by power loss occurring due to frequency changes in the resonant circuits that enable power transfer. These necessary modulations reduce...
View ArticleA breakthrough in hydrogen catalysis: Electronic fine-tuning unlocks superior...
In a breakthrough for hydrogen technology, researchers have introduced an innovative electronic fine-tuning approach that enhances the interaction between zinc and ruthenium.
View ArticleMagnetic switch traps quantum information carriers in one dimension
A quantum 'miracle material' could support magnetic switching, a team of researchers has shown.
View ArticleFor success in bioelectronics, build with nature-inspired design
Researchers have 3D printed bioelectronic scaffolds that have the properties cells need to form new tissue.
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