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Infrared detectors made from quantum dots

Researchers are developing new types of detectors for infrared radiation that are more sustainable, flexible and cost-effective than conventional technologies.

December 3, 2024 Read more

New method discovered for controlling molecular patterns on liquid droplets

By unlocking a transformation between two types of structural defects on the surface of liquid droplets, the research opens new possibilities for controlling molecular patterns with unprecedented precision.

December 2, 2024 Read more

Dynamics of structural transformation for liquid crystalline blue phases

Researchers explore the transformation dynamics of cubic liquid crystals using direct simulation and machine learning, offering new possibilities for advanced materials development.

December 2, 2024 Read more

Researchers demonstrate self-assembling electronics

The proof-of-concept work was used to create diodes and transistors, and paves the way for self-assembling more complex electronic devices without relying on existing computer chip manufacturing techniques.

December 2, 2024 Read more

Temporary tattoo printed directly on the scalp offers easy solution for measuring brainwaves

The technology offers a promising alternative to the cumbersome process currently used for monitoring brainwaves and diagnosing neurological conditions. It also has the potential to enhance non-invasive brain-computer interface applications.

December 2, 2024 Read more

Photonic processor could enable ultrafast AI computations with extreme energy efficiency

This new device uses light to perform the key operations of a deep neural network on a chip, opening the door to high-speed processors that can learn in real-time.

December 2, 2024 Read more

Smallest walking robot makes microscale measurements

Scientists built the tiniest walking robot ever, designed to navigate at visible light wavelengths. It can move independently to specific spots in tissue to image and measure microscopic structures.

December 2, 2024 Read more

Inkjet-printed paper speakers enable new possibilities in flexible audio technology

Novel paper-based speakers using printed carbon nanotubes demonstrate exceptional flexibility and sound quality, marking a significant advance in conformable audio devices.

December 2, 2024 Read more

Self-heating flexible electronics lower manufacturing temperature requirements

Liquid-processed transistors achieve high performance at low temps, enabling flexible electronics and wearables through stable operation on bendable plastic substrates.

December 2, 2024 Read more

New laser technique achieves atomic-scale precision on diamond surfaces

Imagine placing an object under a microscope and pressing a button to rearrange the surface atoms with atomic-scale precision. This once sci-fi scenario is now a reality.

December 2, 2024 Read more

3D Snapshots unveil the intricate dance of RNA folding

Researchers used advanced electron microscopy to capture 3D images of RNA nanoparticles during folding, revealing new insights into their complex formation.

November 30, 2024 Read more

Advanced SAXS-MD framework reveals RNA nanoparticle dynamics in solution

A novel SAXS-MD framework integrates X-ray data with molecular dynamics, unveiling the structural flexibility and dynamic behavior of RNA nanoparticles in solution.

November 29, 2024 Read more

Physicists' breakthrough in fine-tuning electron behaviour in quantum materials could fast-track next generation of tech

The new finding draws on the Feynman-Hellmann theorem, a principle in quantum mechanics that examines how energy changes in a system when certain parameters are varied.

November 29, 2024 Read more

Room-temperature ferroelectricity and data storage potential in tellurium nanowires

Researchers show room-temperature ferroelectricity in tellurium nanowires, enabling self-gated ferroelectric field-effect transistors that combine memory and computing for advanced data storage.

November 29, 2024 Read more

Plasma photonic crystal 'kaleidoscope', an inexhaustible treasure for electromagnetic manipulation

Researchers have generated a tunable plasma photonic crystal 'kaleidoscope' with rich diversity of geometric configurations in dielectric barrier discharge.

November 28, 2024 Read more

Nanorobot hand made of DNA grabs viruses for diagnostics and blocks cell entry

A tiny, four-fingered 'hand' folded from a single piece of DNA can pick up the virus that causes COVID-19 for highly sensitive rapid detection and can even block viral particles from entering cells to infect them.

November 28, 2024 Read more