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Researchers create innovative verification techniques to increase security in artificial intelligence and image processing
Researchers introduced a novel framework that promises to improve the efficiency and practicality of verifiable computing.
Today, 09:42 UTC
Atomic nucleus excited with laser: a breakthrough after decades
The 'thorium transition', which has been sought after for decades, has now been excited for the first time with lasers. This paves the way for revolutionary high precision technologies, including nuclear clocks.
Today, 09:32 UTC
Scientists have found brown fat's 'off-switch'
Scientists have found a protein that is responsible for turning off brown fat activity. This new discovery could lead to a promising strategy for safely activating brown fat and tackling obesity and related health problems.
Today, 09:23 UTC
Physicists show that light can generate electricity even in translucent materials
Some materials are transparent to light of a certain frequency. When such light is shone on them, electrical currents can still be generated, contrary to previous assumptions.
Today, 08:49 UTC
Bacteria 'nanowires' could help develop green electronics
Engineered protein filaments originally produced by bacteria have been modified by scientists to conduct electricity.
Today, 08:35 UTC
Switching a 2D metal-organic framework from an insulator to a metal
Scientists have found unusual insulating behaviour in a new atomically-thin material - and the ability to switch it on and off.
Today, 08:24 UTC
Built-in bionic computing
Artificial muscles with embedded bifurcation structures can control complex motion.
April 27, 2024
Contactless interactive displays respond to finger movements and breath via humidity sensing
A new contactless user-interactive sensing display responds to finger movements and breath via humidity, enabling dynamic multicolor visuals for human-machine interactions.
April 27, 2024
From disorder to order: flocking birds and 'spinning' particles
Research demonstrates a new mechanism of order formation in quantum systems, with potential applications for quantum technology.
April 26, 2024
Researchers advance detection of gravitational waves to study collisions of neutron stars and black holes
Alerts can now be sent less than 30 seconds after detection.
April 26, 2024
Revolutionizing memory technology: multiferroic nanodots for low-power magnetic storage
This innovation opens avenues for memory technologies where data can be written and read via electric and magnetic fields, respectively, thereby enhancing energy efficiency.
April 26, 2024
Unlocking the functional potential of mesoporous materials through modular nanocrystal assembly
An innovative modular assembly strategy enables the creation of mesoporous materials with highly customized functionalities by precisely integrating multiple tailored nanocrystal components.
April 26, 2024
Breakthroughs in optical modulation using tunable 2D materials
New research highlights the use of 2D materials in optical devices, achieving precise control of the refractive index with minimal signal loss, critical for advanced optoelectronic applications.
April 26, 2024
High-precision blood glucose level prediction achieved by few-molecule reservoir computing
Advancement in compact AI device development employing molecular vibrations and operation verification.
April 26, 2024
Breakthrough in high-performance amorphous semiconductor development
Researchers develop a stable, high-performance p-type thin-film transistor using tellurium-selenium oxide, marking a significant advancement in semiconductor technology and potential applications in next-generation devices.
April 26, 2024
More efficient molecular motor widens potential applications
Researchers describe a combination of improvements to light-driven nanomotors that brings real-life applications closer.
April 26, 2024
Learning from caterpillars to create self-assembling capsules for drug delivery
Harnessing the self-assembling abilities of proteins from the cuticles of Asian corn borer moth caterpillars, scientists have created nanosized capsules that could be used to deliver drugs and messenger RNA (mRNA).
Today, 08:53 UTC
Flat optics revolutionize quantum light sources for enhanced communication and sensing
Flat optics metasurfaces enable enhanced, compact, and versatile quantum light sources for applications in quantum communication, sensing, and imaging.
April 25, 2024