Researchers discover a metamaterial with inherently robust sound transport

The novel property may enable acoustic and ultrasound devices that are more resilient to noise, disorder and fabrication imperfections.

Physicists record 'lifetime' of graphene qubits

First measurement of its kind could provide stepping stone to practical quantum computing.

Ultrathin digital camera inspired by Xenos peckii eyes

The visual system of Xenos peckii, an endoparasite of paper wasps, demonstrates distinct benefits for high sensitivity and high resolution, differing from the compound eyes of most insects. Taking their unique features, researchers developed an ultrathin digital camera that emulates the unique eyes of Xenos peckii.

Researchers explore the prospects for creating photonic integrated circuits

New research refutes claims of plasmon amplification on the non-stationary graphene surface, thus providing the groundwork for the theoretical description of electromagnetic phenomena in non-stationary microwaveguides.

Give it the plasma treatment: Strong adhesion without adhesives

Researchers bond polymers to glass and metal by using surface chemistry rather than adhesives, opening doors to potential use in food production and medicine.

Metamaterials lead the way to treatments by travelling through 'innerspace'

The films Innerspace (1987) and Fantastic Voyage (1966) saw microscopic motors whirling through the human body to check and improve its health. Minus the human pilots, similar mini molecular machines could soon bring the curative powers of these sci-fi classics closer to reality.

Electronics of the future: A new energy-efficient mechanism using the Rashba effect

Scientists proposed new quasi-1D materials for potential spintronic applications, an upcoming technology that exploits the spin of electrons. They performed simulations to demonstrate the spin properties of these materials and explained the mechanisms behind their behavior.