Pulsed laser deposition, in which a laser beam ablates a material that is deposited as a film on a substrate, was used to fabricate the HTS wires. Credit: University at Buffalo New research reveals that…
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…
CU Boulder researchers have made a breakthrough in understanding ion movement in porous materials, potentially enabling faster charging supercapacitors and transforming energy storage for electronics and power grids. Credit: SciTechDaily.com CU Boulder scientists have found…
Researchers at the University of Cologne have found a way to apply superconducting properties to materials known for conducting electricity only along their edges, marking a major step toward the development of more reliable quantum…
Artistic depiction of a pyramid diffractive optical network for unidirectional image magnification and demagnification. Credit: Ozcan Lab @ UCLA, edited Diffractive deep neural networks, specifically the pyramid-structured optical networks developed by <span class="glossaryLink" aria-describedby="tt" data-cmtooltip="…
A solar-powered water harvester developed by KAUST researchers can extract 2-3 liters of water per day during the summer months. Credit: 2024 KAUST; Heno Hwang A new solar-powered water harvester developed by KAUST uses a…
Dr. Fiona Fleming optically aligning a quantum sensing system. Credit: Heriot-Watt University Heriot-Watt University heads a new quantum research hub to develop a secure quantum internet and advance technologies across various sectors, fueled by a…
An artist’s rendering of moiré excitons in a nano-semiconductor. Credit: KyotoU/Matsuda Lab Researchers at Kyoto University have developed a groundbreaking method to measure the quantum coherence time of moiré excitons, potentially improving qubits for <span…
A new organic molecule coating on solar cells could lead to more efficient and cost-effective solar panels, achieving efficiencies near 31% by enhancing light management and stability. Credit: SciTechDaily.com Modifying the surface for more effective…
Researchers from Yale have identified giant clams, with their unique photosynthetic structures and light-scattering capabilities, as a potential model for improving solar panel efficiency. These clams, which thrive in the intense sunlight of tropical coral…
