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Theory reveals the shape of a single photon

21 November, 2024 by University of Birmingham

A new theory that explains how light and matter interact at the quantum level has enabled researchers to define the shape of a single photon.


Novel way to transmit data via laser light

14 November, 2024 by Ville Heirola, Tiina Forsberg, Aalto University

The discovery, centred on controlling tiny hurricanes of light and electromagnetic fields, could enhance how much information we can deliver over cables.


Generating electricity from moisture in the air

13 November, 2024 by Binghamton University, State University of New York

A new paper-based wearable device could provide sustained high-efficiency power output for sensors, drug delivery or electrical stimulation.


Nanoscale transistors could enable more efficient electronics

07 November, 2024 by Adam Zewe, MIT News

Researchers are leveraging quantum mechanical properties to overcome the limits of silicon semiconductor technology.


Researchers explore potential of MXenes for nanotech applications

31 October, 2024 by Dan Moser, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Scientists are exploring the physical properties of MXenes, a family of two-dimensional materials with the potential for many nanotechnology applications.


e-Flower records neuronal activity with electronic petals

25 October, 2024 by Michael David Mitchell, EPFL

Researchers have developed a novel neural recording device called the 'e-Flower' that gently wraps organoids in soft petals.


Earthquake on a chip

24 October, 2024 by Sydney University

Researchers have used sound and lightwaves to create a new generation of high-tech devices in sensing and communications technology.


Thinner materials for more compact quantum computing devices

17 October, 2024

Researchers from NTU Singapore have used very thin materials to produce entangled pairs of photons that can be used as quantum bits for computing.


Atomic-level mechanism discovered for polycrystalline materials

11 October, 2024

Researchers have captured atomic-level observations of grain rotation in polycrystalline materials; their research findings could help develop more efficient electronics.


Nature and plastics inspire breakthrough in soft sustainable materials

10 October, 2024 by Amanda Morris, Northwestern University

Biodegradable structures could revolutionize energy, information technologies and advanced medicine.


Liquid immersion cooling system launched in Hong Kong

10 October, 2024

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology has launched an immersion cooling system to enhance the capacity of high-performance computing devices while reducing energy consumption.


Quantum computing experts conquer entanglement challenge in silicon chips

03 October, 2024 by University of New South Wales

Researchers have demonstrated the quantum entanglement of two electrons, each bound to a different atom of phosphorus, placed inside a silicon quantum computer chip.


An intro to the software-defined car

02 October, 2024 by Brandon Lewis, Mouser Electronics

Hardware architectures for the software-defined vehicle of tomorrow.


Overcoming magnetic disorder in quantum insulators

12 September, 2024 by Monash University

A Monash-led team has demonstrated that the breakdown in topological protection in quantum insulators is caused by magnetic disorder.


Silicon chip enhances 6G communications

06 September, 2024

A team of scientists has unlocked the potential of 6G communications with a new polarisation multiplexer.


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