Using simulated silicon 'neurons', scientists found that energy constraints on a system, coupled with the intrinsic property neurons have to move to the lowest-energy configuration, leads to a dynamic, at-a-distance communication protocol that is both more robust and more energy-efficient than traditional computer processors.
Jun 5th, 2020
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Researchers have implemented an advanced quantum algorithm for measuring physical quantities using simple optical tools. This study takes us a step closer to affordable linear optics-based sensors with high performance characteristics. Such tools are sought after in diverse research fields, from astronomy to biology.
Jun 5th, 2020
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Scientists have shown how wrinkles can be increased or reduced by altering the curvature at the edge of a material.
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Physical properties of the effect and simplicity of its reproduction make it promising for application in microelectronics, photonics, and the on a chip systems, where a single microcircuit functions as an entire device.
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Sometimes, breaking rules is not a bad thing. Especially when the rules are apparent laws of nature that apply in bulk material, but other forces appear in the nanoscale.
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A response to light usually seen only in inorganic compounds has been realized in organic liquid crystals, opening the way to highly responsive photodetectors.
Jun 5th, 2020
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Researchers have demonstrated how a technique using a scanning tunneling microscope integrated with lasers and other optical components reveals the energy distribution of hot electrons.
Jun 4th, 2020
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Researchers report a structural supercapacitor electrode made from reduced graphene oxide and aramid nanofiber that is stronger and more versatile than conventional carbon-based electrodes.
Jun 4th, 2020
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Taking inspiration from nature's nanotechnology, a researcher is creating technology to make extremely low-power, ultra-high-definition displays and screens that are easier on the eyes.
Jun 4th, 2020
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Scientists have successfully realized the modulation of topological edge states in twisted bismuthine homojunctions through Moire superstructure, which has potential applications in nano electronics and quantum computing.
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Researchers developed a microfluidic flexible strain sensor by introducing liquid metal eutectic gallium indium embedded into wave-shaped microchannel elastomeric matrix.
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Researchers have developed a micro-sized pipette probe for handling multiple liquids. It is the first time that such a small probe can dose fluid volume, and simultaneously control the concentration of particles inside the fluid.
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One of nature's most important chemical reactions is now being captured in a breakthrough 'molecular movie'.
Jun 4th, 2020
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For the first time, it is possible to produce crystalline layers of precious metals that consist of a single atomic layer and which are semiconducting.
Jun 4th, 2020
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The sensor can stretch up to 80 times higher strain than strain gauges currently on the market and show resistance changes 100 times higher than the most sensitive materials in research development.
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Single molecules captured on video at an unprecedented 1,600 frames per second.
Jun 4th, 2020
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