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Physicists at Trinity College Dublin have advanced quantum mechanics, enabling better simulations and potential breakthroughs in green technologies. Grasping the precise energy landscapes of quantum…
Fractals might solve energy waste in information processing. Topological insulators, capable of transmitting electricity without loss, may function in fractional dimensions such as 1.58. This…
Combining zirconium with silicon nitride improves the transformation of propane, a component of natural gas, into polypropylene, a highly sought-after plastic. Polypropylene is a widely…
Scientists have developed a flexible, reusable optical fiber for UV detection, promising enhanced integration with smart devices and advancing UV monitoring technologies. The old saying…
Researchers have made significant advancements in understanding atomic-scale heat motion in materials, crucial for developing solid-state cooling technology. This technology, which operates without traditional refrigerants…
Researchers at the Argonne National Laboratory have developed a new technique using X-ray photon correlation spectroscopy and artificial intelligence to analyze materials. This method generates…
A powerful combination of high-throughput computation and precise fabrication techniques has been developed to accelerate the discovery of quantum defects. For the first time, researchers…
New research boosts our understanding of a likely candidate for next-generation computer chips. Scientists at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory are advancing semiconductor technology by…
Rice University’s Boris Yakobson has received over $4 million in federal funding to advance research on 2D materials, interfaces in composite materials, and nonequilibrium chemical…
Tel Aviv University researchers have created a unique glass that is both an effective adhesive and highly transparent. This spontaneously forming glass could significantly influence…
Simulations on the TACC Frontera and Lonestar6 supercomputers uncover topological vortices in polaron quasiparticles. In the past decade, metal-halide perovskites have rapidly progressed as a…
Graphene nanolayers are cross-linked with rotaxanes. Graphene, composed of layers of carbon atoms arranged in a honeycomb pattern, is recognized as a supermaterial due to…
MIT physicists have developed a new form of graphene, creating a five-lane electron superhighway that allows for ultra-efficient electron movement without energy loss. This breakthrough…
Scientists have developed a new technique to overcome the perceived limitations of membranes with uniformly sized pores Recent research on isoporous membranes, which feature uniformly…
Research shows rapid electron and thermal transfers in layered materials, aiding optical tech. Researchers have identified new characteristics of layered low-dimensional materials that enable rapid…
Princeton engineers developed a new cement composite inspired by shell nacre, significantly enhancing its durability and flexibility. Engineers at Princeton University, drawing inspiration from the…
A study has shown that compressing TiS3 nanoribbons transforms them from insulators to superconductors, enabling electricity transmission without energy loss. This discovery opens new possibilities…
Positioned between microwaves and infrared light, terahertz waves are key to pioneering advancements in imaging and diagnostic technologies. A recent discovery at Tohoku University of…