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Programmable metasurfaces enable advanced hand gesture recognition

Scientists introduce a method using programmable metasurfaces to achieve highly accurate, wireless hand gesture recognition, overcoming challenges in existing technologies.

September 10, 2024 Read more

Breakthrough in non-volatile photonic-electronic memory with thin-film ferroelectrics

Researchers develop a non-volatile photonic-electronic memory chip, combining ferroelectric materials and silicon for low-energy, high-speed data communication and neuromorphic computing.

September 10, 2024 Read more

Molecular level changes translate to big efficiency gains for organic solar cells

Researchers synthesized a new organic semiconductor for solar cells, lowering exciton binding energy and boosting efficiency, paving the way for better large-scale photovoltaics.

September 10, 2024 Read more

Unprecedented spin properties revealed in new artificial materials

Scientists discover that a 'magic' twist endows certain materials with emerging spintronic properties.

September 10, 2024 Read more

Mass production of metal nanowires possible by breakthrough technique

Researchers have developed a method for mass-producing aluminum nanowires, which could be extended to other metals, overcoming previous limitations in electronics.

September 10, 2024 Read more

Iron-doped carbon nanoparticles boost cancer treatment with enhanced precision and safety

This innovation offers a new and improved approach to cancer treatment and opens up possibilities for using carbon-based nanomaterials in medicine.

September 9, 2024 Read more

Electrically modulated nanoantenna points the way to faster computer chips

Physicists present a nanometer-sized light antenna with electrically modulated surface properties - a breakthrough that could pave the way for faster computer chips.

September 9, 2024 Read more

Atoms on the edge

Physicists capture images of ultracold atoms flowing freely, without friction, in an exotic 'edge state'.

September 9, 2024 Read more

Metamaterial e-skin brings advanced multisensory capabilities to robotics and wearables

This metamaterial-based e-skin integrates multiple sensory inputs, including pre-contact detection and self-powered operation, advancing wearable and robotic technologies.

September 9, 2024 Read more

New molecular engineering technique allows for complex organoids

Interdisciplinary research team uses DNA microbeads to control the development of cultivated tissue.

September 9, 2024 Read more

Exploring chaos in quantum systems with simple diffusion models

Researchers investigate how chaotic quantum many-body systems can be described using simple diffusion equations with random noise, offering a new perspective on complexity.

September 9, 2024 Read more

Scanbot: Streamlining materials research with STM automation

A new open-source software package aims to significantly streamline the study of materials using Scanning Tunnelling Microscopes (STMs).

September 9, 2024 Read more

Molecular simulations, supercomputing lead to energy-saving biomaterials breakthrough

Scientists identified and successfully demonstrated a new method to process nanocellulose that reduced energy needs by a whopping 21%.

September 7, 2024 Read more

New high-temperature adhesive mimics beetle adhesion for heat-sensitive applications

This bioinspired adhesive, using fluororubber and carbon nanotubes, withstands temperatures over 200 Celsius while providing strong, residue-free adhesion.

September 6, 2024 Read more

Plasmonic nanomaterials detect cancer genes in blood with ultra-high accuracy

Researchers have developed the world's most sensitive technology for detecting cancer mutant genes in blood.

September 6, 2024 Read more

Researchers create a one-dimensional gas out of light

The method used in the experiment could be used for examining quantum effects. This has enabled physicicts to test theoretical predictions about the transition into this exotic state of matter for the first time.

September 6, 2024 Read more