Electric skyrmions charge ahead for next-generation data storage

Research team makes a chiral skyrmion crystal with electric properties; puts new spin on future information storage applications.

From nata de coco to computer screens: Cellulose gets a chance to shine

Researchers meticulously measured the optical birefringence of highly aligned cellulose nanofibers, paving the way for sharper television, computer, and smartphone screens.

A hole in one for holographic display

Scientists have designed an ultrathin display that can project dynamic, multi-colored, 3D holographic images.

Optical tweezers achieve new feats of capturing atoms

In a new study, scientists showed that it could load groups of individual atoms into large grids with an efficiency unmatched by existing methods.

Lasers make magnets behave like fluids

Researchers have discovered how magnets recover after being blasted by a laser. It turns out, they act a bit like oil and water in a jar.

Researchers improve method to recycle and renew used cathodes from lithium-ion batteries

Researchers have improved their recycling process that regenerates degraded cathodes from spent lithium-ion batteries. The new process is safer and uses less energy than their previous method in restoring cathodes to their original capacity and cycle performance.

Graphene foam material harvests water from air

A newly developed graphene nanocomposite foam realizes water harvesting through a capture-release cycle.

Recovered carbon black for multicolour fluorescence displays

Physicists have discovered that recovered carbon black powder can be transformed by laser treatment to give a wide range of colours for potential display applications.