Characterization of a pentacene-based room-temperature MASER

A recent paper presents the first thorough characterisation of a room temperature, zero-field MASER (a type of laser emitting microwaves); a system that was only discovered in 2012.

Metallic atomically-thin layered silicon

A new study shows that a new atomically-thin silicon nanostructure with metallic properties can be grown upon the two-dimensional material silicene on zirconium diboride.

New design results in compact, highly efficient frequency comb

Engineering researchers have designed a quantum cascade laser (QCL) frequency comb that is dramatically more efficient than previous iterations.

Imaging the inner workings of a sodium?metal sulfide battery for first time

Understanding how the structural and chemical makeup of the material changes during the charge/discharge process could help scientists advance battery design for future energy storage needs.

Scientists use graphene to reinvent abandoned heat energy converter technology

Space energy technology restored to make power stations more efficient.

Vesicle formation findings could pave way for liquid biopsies, drug delivery devices

Engineers and biomedical researchers have established a framework for understanding the mechanics that underlie vesicle formation. Their findings can be used to help develop liquid biopsies for a range of diseases and to develop new drug delivery vehicles.

Low-cost monitoring device uses light to quickly detect oil spills

Simple sensing device could make cleanup easier by identifying the type of oil involved in a spill.

A new approach to improving lithium-sulfur batteries

Scientists have demonstrated a new polysulfide entrapping strategy that greatly improves the cycle stability of Li-S batteries.

New materials could turn water into the fuel of the future

A new materials discovery approach puts solar fuels on the fast track to commercial viability.

Bubble-recoil could be used to cool microchips, even in space

Tiny force can propel hot circuits through coolant.

New data mining resource for organic materials available

A new, freely accessible database of organic and organometallic materials? electronic structures is now available online for research with quantum materials.