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Scientists uncover surprising new clues to exotic superconductors' superpowers

Study leverages one of the most powerful magnets on Earth to probe a new model of a mysterious metal.

March 26, 2022 Read more

Quantum physics sets a speed limit to electronics

Semiconductor electronics is getting faster and faster - but at some point, physics no longer permits any increase. The shortest possible time scale of optoelectronic phenomena has now been investigated.

March 25, 2022 Read more

Probing the inner workings of high-fidelity quantum processors

Scientists use gate set tomography to discover and validate a silicon qubit breakthrough.

March 25, 2022 Read more

Re-jigged cathode recipe gives new hope to solid-state batteries for electric vehicles

Solid-state batteries have long promised higher energy density, faster charging and greater range for electric vehicles than the current generation of lithium-ion batteries, but have suffered from a variety of design obstacles. A novel cathode design however could be a game-changer.

March 25, 2022 Read more

Breakthrough application of moisture-trapping film to reduce heat stress in personal protective suits (w/video)

New composite film brings down the heat index or 'felt air temperature' by about 40%.

March 25, 2022 Read more

One million gigahertz is the physical speed limit of computers

The maximum speed of signal transmission in microchips is about one petaherz (one million gigahertz), which is about 100,000 times faster than current transistors.

March 25, 2022 Read more

Shape-programmable 3D microfluidics

Researchers have developed shape-programmable 3D microfluidic structures, which are assembled from a bilayer of channel-embedded PDMS and shape-memory polymers via compressive buckling.

March 25, 2022 Read more

Scientists shave 'hairs' off nanocrystals to improve their electronic properties

A new study introduces a breakthrough in making nanocrystals function together electronically. The research may open the doors to future devices with new abilities.

March 25, 2022 Read more

Simply printing high-performance perovskite-based transistors

Researchers develop the world's highest performing p-type transistor using perovskite. Solution-processed metal halide perovskite transistors can now be printed.

March 25, 2022 Read more

Development of stretchable and printable free-form lithium-ion batteries

Realization of stretchable, adhesive, and mechanically deformable batteries that effectively transfer ions. Every component was designed to be stretchable to enable printing on clothing and use in wearable devices.

March 25, 2022 Read more

New Fermi arcs could provide a new path for electronics

Newly discovered Fermi arcs that can be controlled through magnetism could be the future of electronics based on electron spins.

March 25, 2022 Read more

Artificial neurons go quantum with photonic circuits

Quantum memristor as missing link between artificial intelligence and quantum computing.

March 24, 2022 Read more

Enhancing the electromechanical behavior of a flexible polymer

Researchers improved the material's electricity generation efficiency by 60%.

March 24, 2022 Read more

Seeing an elusive magnetic effect through the lens of machine learning

Researchers incorporate AI to facilitate the detection of an intriguing materials phenomenon that can lead to electronics without energy dissipation.

March 24, 2022 Read more

A better way to separate gases

A new membrane material could make purification of gases significantly more efficient, potentially helping to reduce carbon emissions.

March 24, 2022 Read more

Physicists create extremely compressible 'gas of light' (w/video)

Researchers have created a gas of light particles that can be extremely compressed. Their results confirm the predictions of central theories of quantum physics.

March 24, 2022 Read more