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Brain-inspired computing system based on skyrmions 'reads' handwriting

Swirling magnetic whirlpools help to process data in a pattern-recognition device that mimics networks in the brain.

February 9, 2023 Read more

Researchers develop nanoparticle-based treatment for glioblastoma

Researchers have developed a nanoparticle-based treatment that targets multiple culprits in glioblastoma, a particularly aggressive and deadly form of brain cancer.

February 9, 2023 Read more

Creating 3D objects with sound

Scientists have created a new technology to assemble matter in 3D. Their concept uses multiple acoustic holograms to generate pressure fields with which solid particles, gel beads and even biological cells can be printed.

February 9, 2023 Read more

Nanocarbons for sustainable hydrogen production

Scientists have found that a type of metal-free catalysts could contribute to the development of cost-effective and sustainable hydrogen production technologies.

February 8, 2023 Read more

Microscopy images could lead to new ways to control excitons for quantum computing

For the first time, scientists observe exciton quasiparticles confined in atomically thin materials, opening new paths to controlling excitons for quantum and optolectronic applications.

February 7, 2023 Read more

Ultrathin nanosheets for better hydrogen storage

Researchers created 3-4 nanometer ultrathin nanosheets of a metal hydride that increase hydrogen storage capacity.

February 7, 2023 Read more

How to reverse unknown quantum processes

Time evolution of a single photon reversed with a universal rewinding protocol and a quantum switch.

February 7, 2023 Read more

Shaking things up: Using machine learning to predict vibrational stability

A new machine learning model predicts the vibrational stability of new inorganic crystal compounds for use in photonics, medicine superconductivity, energy, and programmable materials.

February 7, 2023 Read more

Carbon-based Janus films toward flexible sensors and soft actuators

A new study systematically summarizes the significant advances in carbon-based Janus films, focusing on the preparation strategy, the relationship between structure and performance, and the diverse potential applications in sensing, actuation, and integrated devices.

February 6, 2023 Read more

Upconversion of infrared photons enables rapid organic synthesis under sunlight

Researchers reported the efficient near-infrared photon upconversion sensitized by lead-free semiconductor nanocrystals, and demonstrated its novel application in solar synthesis.

February 6, 2023 Read more

Nanoscale ferroelectric semiconductor could power AI and post-Moore's Law computing on a phone

Ferroelectric semiconductors are contenders for bridging mainstream computing with next generation architectures, and now a team of researchers has made them just five nanometers thick.

February 6, 2023 Read more

Discovery of new ice may change understanding of water

Scientists have discovered a new type of ice that more closely resembles liquid water than any other known ices and that may rewrite our understanding of water and its many anomalies.

February 4, 2023 Read more

Researchers develop innovative tool for measuring electron dynamics in semiconductors

Insights may lead to more energy-efficient chips and electronic devices.

February 3, 2023 Read more

Scientists develop nanowire assay to detect brain tumors using urine

Researchers have developed an all-in-one platform that detects tumor marker membrane proteins in just 10 drops of urine, enabling accurate detection.

February 3, 2023 Read more

A novel ultrashort terahertz pulse generation scheme in diamond

Scientists demonstrate a novel ultrashort terahertz pulse generation scheme based on Raman-resonance-enhanced four-wave mixing in diamond.

February 3, 2023 Read more

Two/quasi-two-dimensional perovskite-based heterostructures: Construction, properties and applications

A review summarizes the recent achievements of 2D/quasi-2D perovskite-based heterostructures to facilitate the discovery of unexplored phenomena and open up a new range of optoelectronic applications

February 3, 2023 Read more