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Scientists discover new way to extract cosmological information from galaxy surveys
New method uses density reconstruction for joint analysis of two-point functions to extract primary information from three- and four-point functions.
April 19, 2024
Compact quantum light processing
Researchers have achieved a significant breakthrough in quantum technology, with the successful demonstration of quantum interference among several single photons using a novel resource-efficient platform.
April 19, 2024
To build a better AI helper, start by modeling the irrational behavior of humans
A new technique can be used to predict the actions of human or AI agents who behave suboptimally while working toward unknown goals.
April 19, 2024
X-ray laser study elicits secrets from an important nanogel
Scientists scrutinised the properties of an important nanogel that is often used in medicine to release drugs in a targeted and controlled manner at the desired location in a patient's body.
April 19, 2024
Scientists develop novel aggregation-induced emission carbon dots for bioimaging
Novel aggregation-induced emission carbon dots show great promise for a variety of imaging and biological sensing applications.
April 19, 2024
Nanoparticles may enable direct medicine delivery to brain in neurodegenerative disorders
Nanoparticles' protein corona may enable crossing the blood-brain barrier, potentially delivering medicine directly to the brain in neurodegenerative disorders.
April 19, 2024
Conducting 2D polymers exhibit electron mobility comparable to graphene
Conducting 2D polymers synthesized with electron mobility rivaling graphene, overcoming challenges in polymer growth and enabling unprecedented electrical properties.
April 19, 2024
New nondestructive technique for analyzing single-atom-thick materials
New method uses van der Waals forces for nondestructive, atomic-scale analysis of 2D materials, preserving sample integrity.
April 19, 2024
Energy scientists unravel the mystery of gold's glow
Researchers have developed the first comprehensive model of the quantum-mechanical effects behind photoluminescence in thin gold films; a discovery that could drive the development of solar fuels and batteries.
April 19, 2024
Accelerating the discovery of new materials via the ion-exchange method
Researchers have unveiled a new means of predicting how to synthesize new materials via the ion-exchange. Based on computer simulations, the method significantly reduces the time and energy required to explore for inorganic materials.
April 19, 2024
Mess is best: disordered structure of battery-like devices improves performance
The energy density of supercapacitors - battery-like devices that can charge in seconds or a few minutes - can be improved by increasing the 'messiness' of their internal structure.
April 19, 2024
Skyrmions move at record speeds: a step towards the computing of the future
Scientists discovered that the magnetic nanobubbles2 known as skyrmions can be moved by electrical currents, attaining record speeds up to 900 m/s.
April 19, 2024
Versatile carbon nanotube fibers with dramatically improved energy storage capacity
Researchers developed a fiber-like carbon nanotube electrode material that can store energy.
April 19, 2024
Scientists experimentally observe current-driven antiskyrmion sliding
Researchers successfully demonstrated the straight-sliding dynamics of electric current-driven antiskyrmions at room temperature and without the presence of an external magnetic field in a chiral magnet.
April 19, 2024
Novel material supercharges innovation in electrostatic energy storage
Researchers develop heterostructures with material properties optimal for high-density energy storage, durable ultrafast charging.
April 19, 2024
Scientists grow human mini-lungs as animal alternative for nanomaterial safety testing
Human mini-lungs grown by scientists can mimic the response of animals when exposed to certain nanomaterials. Though not expected to replace animal models completely, human organoids could soon lead to significant reductions in research animal numbers.
April 18, 2024
An ink for 3D-printing flexible devices without mechanical joints
Researchers are targeting the next generation of soft actuators and robots with an elastomer-based ink for 3D printing objects with locally changing mechanical properties, eliminating the need for cumbersome mechanical joints.
April 18, 2024
Researchers can now measure important thermal properties of ultrathin silicon membranes
Measuring thermal properties of ultrathin silicon membranes without physical contact enables pristine characterization for advanced chip manufacturing.
April 18, 2024