Just an Ordinary Material? The Last Mysteries of Mica
A well-known mineral is once again the center of attention thanks to applications in electronics: the Vienna University of Technology shows that mica still possesses…
A well-known mineral is once again the center of attention thanks to applications in electronics: the Vienna University of Technology shows that mica still possesses…
Researchers at Vienna University of Technology have discovered why sometimes spectacular micro-explosions occur and other times ultra-thin layers of material remain almost intact when charged…
Activating the auricular vagus nerve provides anti-inflammatory effects in severe COVID-19 cases. A system out of balance When a virus – such as SARS-CoV-2 –…
Atoms may be made to attract one another using light. Theoretically, this effect has been predicted for a very long time. However, the Vienna Center…
A “light trap” was developed in which a beam of light prevents itself from escaping. This allows light to be absorbed perfectly. If you want…
Semiconductor electronics is getting faster and faster — but at some point, physics no longer permits any increase. The shortest possible time scale of optoelectronic…
Can machine learning be used to uncover the secrets of the quark-gluon plasma? Yes — but only with sophisticated new methods. It could hardly be…
Scientists are advancing solid oxide fuel cells by developing materials that function efficiently at lower temperatures of 450°C to 600°C. Their research highlights the use…
Since the 1960s, there has been speculation about a hypothetical propulsion method for interstellar space travel. Calculations at TU Wien (Vienna) show: it will remain…
Scientists finally answer an age-old question: How can the so-called “teapot effect” be explained? The “teapot effect” has been threatening spotless white tablecloths for ages:…
Revolutionary new electronic components can be adapted to perform very different tasks – a technology perfectly suited for artificial intelligence. Normally, computer chips consist of…
Nickelates are a new promising material for future superconductivity technologies. Scientists at TU Wien (Vienna) have now succeeded in explaining their electronic structure. Even after…
Experiments with dummy heads and masks. Credit: TU Wien Tiny droplets loaded with viruses disappear more slowly after exhalation than previous models suggested. Experiments and…
Although the history of bitumen dates back to the third millennium BC, only little is known about its surface structure. Researchers from TU Wien are…
How reproducible are measurements in solid-state physics? New measurements show: An allegedly sensational effect does not exist at all. A single measurement result is not…
A research team from TU Wien together with US research institutes came across a surprising form of ‘quantum criticality’; this could lead to a design…
How do simple creatures manage to move to a specific place? Artificial intelligence and a physical model from TU Wien can now explain this. How…
How do you measure objects that you can’t see under normal circumstances? Utrecht University and TU Wien (Vienna) open up new possibilities with special light…