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Simulations are starting to gel

Scientists show how including the effects of the surrounding water during the aggregation of charged particles can improve the accuracy of simulations, which may help elucidate biological self-assembly.

December 12, 2022 Read more

Massive Monte-Carlo simulation guided data-driven model for 2D Curie temperature

Magnetism at atomically thin two-dimensional (2D) materials is of essential interest to scientists and engineers since it has the potential to revolutionize modern information technology enabling ultra-fast and ultra-small novel electronic and magnetic devices. However, most of the experimentally demonstrated 2D magnets possess a Curie point far below the room temperature, limiting their application in the real world. In new work, researchers developed an end-to-end computational pipeline that can predict the Curie temperature accurately from the first principles-based quantum mechanical calculations.

December 12, 2022 Read more

Researchers develop a scaled-up spintronic probabilistic computer

Probabilistic computers, which harness naturally stochastic building blocks called probabilistic bits, are likely to usher in an era of more sophisticated computing.

December 11, 2022 Read more

Molecules have an orientation, and scientists have a new way to measure it

Molecular orientation is key to designing better materials.

December 10, 2022 Read more

Paper-thin solar cell can turn any surface into a power source (w/video)

Researchers develop a scalable fabrication technique to produce ultrathin, lightweight solar cells that can be seamlessly added to any surface.

December 10, 2022 Read more

The smallest robotic arm you can imagine is controlled by artificial intelligence

Researchers used deep reinforcement learning to steer atoms into a lattice shape, with a view to building new materials or nanodevices.

December 10, 2022 Read more

New optical computing approach offers ultrafast processing

Processing devices based on polarized light run one million times faster than current technology.

December 10, 2022 Read more

Team undertakes study of two-dimensional transition metal chalcogenides

A research team has undertaken a review study of methods used to modulate the properties of two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD). These methods have important biomedical applications, including biosensing.

December 10, 2022 Read more

Growing a tiny metallic snowflake

Scientists working at the level of atoms are manipulating metals, opening up possibilities for creating new materials.

December 10, 2022 Read more

2D material may enable ultra-sharp cellphone photos in low light

A new type of active pixel sensors that use a novel two-dimensional material may both enable ultra-sharp cellphone photos and create a new class of extremely energy-efficient Internet of Things (IoT) sensors.

December 10, 2022 Read more

What do gecko feet and intelligent robotic gripping systems have in common?

Researchers are addressing the question how artificial intelligence can be used to create a robot gripping system that is as versatile and energy-efficient as possible.

December 9, 2022 Read more

Say hello to the toughest material on Earth

A new study reveals the profound properties of a simple metal alloy.

December 9, 2022 Read more

Scientists produce electricity from wood

Scientists have managed to harvest electricity by passing water through nanoengineered wood.

December 9, 2022 Read more

New materials for the computer of the future

New findings from cutting-edge research into transparent oxides (TOs) that could open up huge prospects for innovative microchip materials.

December 9, 2022 Read more

Single-electron devices could manage heat flow in electronic components

A nanoscale device offers insights into how single electrons interact with vibrations in the presence of a temperature gradient.

December 8, 2022 Read more

Wearable sensor could guide precision drug dosing

In test with rats, patch predicted total dosage that would be delivered to animals' bloodstream.

December 8, 2022 Read more