Researchers found that gold “super atoms” can behave like the atoms in top-tier quantum systems—only far easier to scale. These tiny clusters can be customized at the molecular level, offering a powerful, tunable foundation for…
HKUST engineers have set a new standard in refrigeration with their elastocaloric device, achieving a 75 K temperature lift and improving efficiency by 48%, using environmentally sustainable materials. HKUST’s new cooling device breaks world records…
Researchers have enhanced solar energy harvesting by developing organic semiconductors that offer a cheaper, more adaptable alternative to silicon. A recent breakthrough reveals these materials can achieve higher efficiencies through a unique mechanism where electrons…
At this point, the best thing Mozilla Corp. has going for it is that it is not a publicly traded company, because if it was, its stock would be getting slaughtered. The company’s CEO, Mitchell…
Liquid hydrogen requires a larger tank volume than today’s aviation kerosene but is at the same time lighter and contains more energy per kilogram of fuel. Credit: Cranfield University By 2045, nearly all short-range flights…
Researchers have created gyromorphs, a new material that controls light more effectively than any structure used so far in photonic chips. These hybrid patterns combine order and disorder in a way that stops light from…
Artist’s representation of the formation pathway of vacancy complexes for spin-based qubits in the silicon carbide host lattice and to the right the associated energy landscape. Credit: University of Chicago Scientists Tame Quantum Bits in…
Researchers at TMOS have developed a metasurface-enabled solenoid beam that can pull particles towards it, potentially revolutionizing non-invasive medical procedures like biopsies. This technology, which uses a thin layer of nanopatterned silicon, offers a lightweight,…
Experts advocate for human-centered AI, urging the design of technology that supports and enriches human life, rather than forcing humans to adapt to it. A new book featuring fifty experts from over twelve countries and…
The DeepLens design method is highly effective in creating both classical optical designs and an extended depth-of-field computational lens. Credit: 2024 KAUST; Heno Hwang The DeepLens method by KAUST researchers automates the design of complex…
