A catalytic flying carpet
Chemical engineering researchers develop self-powered microfluidic sheet that wraps, flaps and creeps.
Jan 2nd, 2019
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Rippling under pressure - when layered materials are pushed to the brink
By studying the behavior of a deck of cards, and stacks of other materials, like steel and aluminum, scientists are proving the existence of a buckling phenomenon that happens inside layered materials when they are put under pressure. The discovery could shape the way researchers study the way things deform under pressure.
Jan 2nd, 2019
Read moreQuantum chemistry on quantum computers
A quantum algorithm for tracking complex chemical reactions with neither performing demanding post-Hartree-Fock calculations nor exponential time explosion.
Jan 2nd, 2019
Read moreGraphene-based implant overcomes technical limitation to record brain activity at extremely low frequencies
Researchers have developed a graphene-based implant able to record electrical activity in the brain at extremely low frequencies and over large areas, unlocking the wealth of information found below 0.1 Hz. The groundbreaking technology promises to enhance our understanding of the brain and pave the way for the next generation of brain-computer interfaces.
Jan 2nd, 2019
Read moreResearchers discover a metamaterial with inherently robust sound transport
The novel property may enable acoustic and ultrasound devices that are more resilient to noise, disorder and fabrication imperfections.
Jan 1st, 2019
Read morePhysicists record 'lifetime' of graphene qubits
First measurement of its kind could provide stepping stone to practical quantum computing.
Jan 1st, 2019
Read moreUltrathin digital camera inspired by Xenos peckii eyes
The visual system of Xenos peckii, an endoparasite of paper wasps, demonstrates distinct benefits for high sensitivity and high resolution, differing from the compound eyes of most insects. Taking their unique features, researchers developed an ultrathin digital camera that emulates the unique eyes of Xenos peckii.
Dec 31st, 2018
Read moreResearchers explore the prospects for creating photonic integrated circuits
New research refutes claims of plasmon amplification on the non-stationary graphene surface, thus providing the groundwork for the theoretical description of electromagnetic phenomena in non-stationary microwaveguides.
Dec 29th, 2018
Read moreGive it the plasma treatment: Strong adhesion without adhesives
Researchers bond polymers to glass and metal by using surface chemistry rather than adhesives, opening doors to potential use in food production and medicine.
Dec 29th, 2018
Read moreMetamaterials lead the way to treatments by travelling through 'innerspace'
The films Innerspace (1987) and Fantastic Voyage (1966) saw microscopic motors whirling through the human body to check and improve its health. Minus the human pilots, similar mini molecular machines could soon bring the curative powers of these sci-fi classics closer to reality.
Dec 28th, 2018
Read moreElectronics of the future: A new energy-efficient mechanism using the Rashba effect
Scientists proposed new quasi-1D materials for potential spintronic applications, an upcoming technology that exploits the spin of electrons. They performed simulations to demonstrate the spin properties of these materials and explained the mechanisms behind their behavior.
Dec 27th, 2018
Read moreSilver nanowires promise more comfortable smart textiles
Scientists have developed a simple, scalable and low-cost capillary-driven self-assembly method to prepare flexible and stretchable conductive fibers that have applications in wearable electronics and smart fabrics.
Dec 27th, 2018
Read moreNano-magnets reduce energy consumption of MRAM and AI hardware
Researchers efficiently control magnetic pole direction in nano-magnets using heat, amplifying microwave signals.
Dec 27th, 2018
Read moreIlluminating nanoparticle growth with X-rays
Ultrabright x-rays reveal key details of catalyst growth for more efficient hydrogen fuel cells.
Dec 27th, 2018
Read moreResearchers monitor electron behavior during chemical reactions for the first time
Using laser pulses and supercomputing simulations, researchers observe electrons' motions in real time.
Dec 21st, 2018
Read moreQuantum tricks to unveil the secrets of topological materials
Topological materials produce electron states that can be very interesting for technical applications, but it is extremely difficult to identify these materials and their associated electronic states. A 'crystal' made of light waves can now be used to deliberately drive the system out of equilibrium. By switching between simple and complicated states, the system reveals whether or not it has topologically interesting states.
Dec 21st, 2018
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