Altermagnetism experimentally demonstrated
Ferromagnetism and antiferromagnetism have long been known to scientists as two classes of magnetic order of materials. Back in 2019, researchers postulated a third class of magnetism, called...
View ArticlePhysicists develop more efficient solar cell
Physicists have used complex computer simulations to develop a new design for significantly more efficient solar cells than previously available. A thin layer of organic material, known as tetracene,...
View ArticleThese tiny power converters run on vibrational energy
Scientists have developed a ground-breaking piezoelectric-based DC-DC converter that unifies all power switches onto a single chip to increase power density. This new power topology, which extends...
View ArticleMixed-dimensional transistors enable high-performance multifunctional...
Downscaling of electronic devices, such as transistors, has reached a plateau, posing challenges for semiconductor fabrication. However, a research team led by materials scientists recently discovered...
View ArticleNew microwave photonics chip for high-speed signal processing
Researchers have developed a microwave photonic chip that is capable of performing ultrafast analog electronic signal processing and computation using optics.
View ArticleResearchers create new compound to build space-age antennas
In a first-of-its-kind development, researchers have created a new compound that can be used to 3D print telecommunication antennas and other connectivity devices. These 3D printed products, created by...
View ArticleWhen the music changes, so does the dance: Controlling cooperative electronic...
Playing a different sound track is, physically speaking, only a minute change of the vibration spectrum, yet its impact on a dance floor is dramatic. People long for this tiny trigger, and as a salsa...
View ArticleTurning waste into gold
Researchers have recovered gold from electronic waste. Their highly sustainable new method is based on a protein fibril sponge, which the scientists derive from whey, a food industry byproduct.
View ArticleUmbrella for atoms: The first protective layer for 2D quantum materials
As silicon-based computer chips approach their physical limitations in the quest for faster and smaller designs, the search for alternative materials that remain functional at atomic scales is one of...
View ArticleSpontaneous curvature the key to shape-shifting nanomaterials
Inspired by nature, nanotechnology researchers have identified 'spontaneous curvature' as the key factor determining how ultra-thin, artificial materials can transform into useful tubes, twists and...
View ArticleUsing light to precisely control single-molecule devices
Researchers flip the switch at the nanoscale by applying light to induce bonding for single-molecule device switching.
View ArticleA new theoretical development clarifies water's electronic structure
Scientists have decoded the electronic structure of water, opening up new perspectives for technological and environmental applications.
View ArticleQuantum films on plastic
Researchers have discovered that thin films of elemental bismuth exhibit the so-called non-linear Hall effect, which could be applied in technologies for the controlled use of terahertz high-frequency...
View ArticleMovies of ultrafast electronic circuitry in space and time
Researchers have successfully filmed the operations of extremely fast electronic circuitry in an electron microscope at a bandwidth of tens of terahertz.
View ArticleSpiral wrappers switch nanotubes from conductors to semiconductors and back
By wrapping a carbon nanotube with a ribbon-like polymer, researchers were able to create nanotubes that conduct electricity when struck with low-energy light that our eyes cannot see. In the future,...
View ArticleScientists develop ultra-thin semiconductor fibers that turn fabrics into...
Scientists have developed ultra-thin semiconductor fibers that can be woven into fabrics, turning them into smart wearable electronics.
View ArticleScientists use novel technique to create new energy-efficient microelectronic...
Researchers have created a new material that uses 'redox gating' to control the movement of electrons in and out of a semiconducting material.
View ArticleAn electricity generator inspired by the drinking bird toy powers electronics...
Inspired by the classic drinking bird toy, scientists have developed an engine that efficiently converts energy from water evaporation into electricity to power small electronics. The device produces...
View ArticleNew study shows analog computing can solve complex equations and use far less...
A team of engineers has proven that their analog computing device, called a memristor, can complete complex, scientific computing tasks while bypassing the limitations of digital computing.
View ArticlePrinted polymer allows researchers to explore chirality and spin interactions...
A printable organic polymer that assembles into chiral structures when printed has enabled researchers to reliably measure the amount of charge produced in spin-to-charge conversion within a spintronic...
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