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The world’s natural supply is at risk, making crucial developments essential. Amid the challenges of disease and high demand affecting the primary natural rubber supply in Southeast Asia, scientists are working to ramp up the U.S. rubber market by advancing methods to extract latex from two su...

A groundbreaking study has unlocked a novel approach for enhancing blue OLEDs, leading to displays that are brighter, more efficient, and longer-lasting, while consuming up to 30% less energy. New research from scientists at Durham University reveals an unexpected pathway towards brighter, more effi...

Researchers introduce Subak, an affordable nanotechnology-based tool for detecting nuclease digestion, critical in nucleic acid sensing applications like COVID-19 identification, offering a cost-effective alternative to FRET probes. Southern Methodist University nanotechnology expert MinJun Kim help...

Princeton’s advanced AI chip project, backed by DARPA and EnCharge AI, promises significant improvements in energy efficiency and computing power, aiming to revolutionize AI’s accessibility and application. The Defense Department’s largest research organization has partnered with a Princ...

According to a team of global experts, we need to stop the development of new AI technology merely for the sake of innovation, which forces adjustments in practices, habits, and laws to accommodate the technology. They instead advocate for the creation of AI that precisely meets our needs, aligning ...

EPFL researchers have discovered that nanoscale devices harnessing the hydroelectric effect can harvest electricity from the evaporation of fluids with higher ion concentrations than purified water, revealing a vast untapped energy potential. Evaporation is a natural process so ubiquitous that most ...

Researchers from Tohoku University have created a theoretical framework for an advanced spin wave reservoir computing (RC) system that leverages spintronics. This innovation advances the field toward realizing energy-efficient, nanoscale computing with unparalleled computational power. Details of th...

This innovative method furthers the development of wireless sensor technology and opens the door to the potential use of vast numbers of unobtrusive sensors in implantable and wearable biomedical microdevices in the future. Tiny chips may equal a big breakthrough for a team of scientists led by Brow...

In a study published in Nature Nanotechnology, scientists from Delft University of Technology introduced a new technique to identify proteins. Proteins carry out essential functions in our cells, while playing a crucial role in diseases like cancer and COVID-19 infection. The researchers identify pr...

In 2009, researchers demonstrated that solar cells made from perovskites, specifically methylammonium lead bromide and methylammonium lead iodide, possess superior light-absorption capabilities. These materials, known as lead halide perovskites or simply perovskites, marked the beginning of a novel ...

Researchers developed a 60-milliwatt solid-state DUV laser at 193 nm using LBO crystals, setting new benchmarks in efficiency values. In the realm of science and technology, harnessing coherent light sources in the deep ultraviolet (DUV) region holds immense significance across various applications ...

Professor Jiyun Kim and his team at the Department of Material Science and Engineering at Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) have developed a pioneering technology capable of identifying human emotions in real time. This cutting-edge innovation is set to revolutionize various...

Picture this disaster scenario in the making: At an industrial plant, a pipe cracks, spraying a cloud of tiny droplets into the air. Workers, however, are in luck. Within minutes, a laser-based device the size of a small suitcase spots the cloud and tells safety crews what’s in it so they know how t...

Scientists have developed a compact, single-shot, and complete polarization imaging system using metasurfaces. Think of all the information we get based on how an object interacts with wavelengths of light — a.k.a. color. Color can tell us if food is safe to eat or if a piece of metal is hot. Color ...

When viewed at an atomic level, the seemingly smooth flow of ions through a battery’s electrolyte is actually quite complex. Solid-state batteries store and release electric charge by moving ions back and forth between two electrodes. From our typical perspective, the ions flow through the bat...

Swedish researchers have 3D-printed silica glass micro-optics on optical fibers, enhancing internet speed and connectivity. This technique, more resilient and precise, could revolutionize remote sensing, pharmaceuticals, and photonics. In a first for communications, Swedish scientists have successfu...

Cambridge researchers have developed lightweight, eco-friendly sensors, inspired by spider silk, that seamlessly integrate with biological surfaces for diverse applications in health monitoring and virtual reality. Scientists have developed a method to make adaptive and eco-friendly sensors that can...

AI and robotics are transforming agriculture, making it more sustainable and efficient through targeted interventions in crop management. Researchers from the University of Bonn are revolutionizing farming by leveraging AI and new technologies to increase efficiency and sustainability. In a recent p...

Advancements in qubit technology at the University of Basel show promise for scalable quantum computing, using electron and hole spins to achieve precise qubit control and interactions. The pursuit of a practical quantum computer is in full swing, with researchers worldwide exploring a wide array of...

Researchers tweaked borophene to interact with cells and other biological units in unique ways. Move over, graphene. There’s a new, improved two-dimensional material in the lab. Borophene, the atomically thin version of boron first synthesized in 2015, is more conductive, thinner, lighter, stronger,...

A new development in solar technology uses pulse-shaped light to enhance the efficiency of PbS quantum dot solar cells, promising easier production and broader application. A research team headed by Professor Jongmin Choi from the Department of Energy Science and Engineering at Daegu Gyeongbuk Insti...