New research examines advanced thermal management technologies essential for the reliability and performance of spacecraft electronics, discussing materials, structures, and systems that mitigate heat challenges in space missions. Schematic of the thermal environment for electronics…
A new article examines the history of computing to help outline the direction of quantum research. It reports that quantum technology is advancing quickly, and that the major obstacles now involve expanding the systems to…
Researchers at Osaka University have developed a groundbreaking flexible optical sensor that works even when crumpled. Using carbon nanotube photodetectors and wireless Bluetooth technology, this sensor enables non-invasive analysis and holds promise for advancements in…
A new alloy could turn tomorrow’s vehicle scrap into America’s next manufacturing advantage. A large influx of aluminum auto body scrap is expected to move through recycling systems over the next ten years. Much of…
Rendering of the photonic topological insulator developed in the study. Credit: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute researchers have developed the first topological quantum simulator device in the strong light-matter interaction regime that operates at…
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…
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…
