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Harnessing ambient energy for IoT devices and smart dust networks with microscale rectennas

Researchers demonstrate wireless energy harvesting at the microscale using chiral tellurium, harnessing its intrinsic nonlinear conductivity for efficient rectification without an antenna.

Today, 13:53 UTC

Tiny displacements, giant changes in optical properties

Materials scientists reveal pathway for designing optical materials with specialized properties.

Today, 13:08 UTC

New super-pure silicon chip opens path to powerful quantum computers

The new technique to engineer ultra-pure silicon makes it the perfect material to make quantum computers at scale and with high accuracy.

Today, 12:55 UTC

A second life for batteries

Discarded lithium-ion cells from electric cars could be re-used as stationary power storage units. Researchers have established the first indicators for a reliable assessment of their condition.

Today, 12:42 UTC

Milestone in quantum simulation with circular Rydberg qubits

Researchers make strides in quantum computing with circular Rydberg states, overcoming atom lifespan issues.

Today, 07:22 UTC

Breakthrough paves the way for next generation of vision implants

Exceptionally small implant, with electrodes the size of a single neuron that can also remain intact in the body over time - a unique combination that holds promise for future vision implants for the blind.

Today, 05:34 UTC

Scientists discover new property of light

Photon momentum discovery unlocks novel, silicon-based optoelectronic capabilities.

Today, 04:51 UTC

Smart labs for bespoke synthesis of nanomaterials are emerging

Smart labs powered by AI robots are 500x more efficient in material development than simple automation.

Today, 04:37 UTC

Caterbot? Robatapillar? It crawls with ease through loops and bends

Engineers have combined ancient paperfolding and modern materials science to create a soft robot that bends and twists through mazes with ease.

Today, 04:24 UTC

Researchers develop a nanoparticle that can penetrate the blood-brain barrier

The scientists hope their method, which shows early promise in preclinical models, may someday target brain metastases and primary breast cancer tumors in one treatment.

Today, 04:02 UTC

Researchers pioneer a low-energy process for high-performance solar cells

Researchers have developed a method to make high-quality perovskite films at room temperature. The team's innovation not only simplified the production process but also increased the material's efficiency from under 20% to 24.4%.

May 6, 2024

Nanoparticle catalysts convert carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide to make useful compounds

Researchers developed a cost-effective catalyst to convert CO2 into useful carbon monoxide, potentially reducing atmospheric CO2 and enhancing syngas production.

May 6, 2024

Astronomers observe elusive stellar light surrounding ancient quasars

The observations suggest some of earliest 'monster' black holes grew from massive cosmic seeds.

May 6, 2024

Venus has almost no water. A new study may reveal why

Planetary scientists have discovered how Venus, Earth's scalding and uninhabitable neighbor, became so dry.

May 6, 2024

Groundbreaking microcapacitors could power chips of the future

Scientists developed microcapacitors with ultrahigh energy and power density, paving the way for on-chip energy storage in electronic devices.

May 6, 2024

Borophene modified for advanced biological interactions and medical devices

Researchers tweaked borophene to interact with cells and other biological units in unique ways.

May 6, 2024

'Quartet nanocage' vaccine protects against future coronavirus outbreaks

Researchers have developed a new vaccine technology that has been shown in mice to provide protection against a broad range of coronaviruses with potential for future disease outbreaks - including ones we don't even know about.

May 6, 2024

Precision laser crystallization enables patterning of high-quality perovskite crystals (w/video)

A new technique called optofluidic crystallithography uses a laser to rapidly grow patterned single-crystal halide perovskites with unprecedented control over morphology, composition, and defect levels.

May 6, 2024