New magnetic topological semimetal could advance electronics

A recent discovery advances fundamental knowledge that could one day lead to more energy-efficient computers, televisions, cell phones and other electronics.

Multitasking monolayers

Two-dimensional materials that can multitask. That is the result of a new process that naturally produces patterned monolayers that can act as a base for creating a wide variety of novel materials with dual optical, magnetic, catalytic or sensing capabilities.

Engineers invent the first bio-compatible, ion current battery

This entirely new kind of battery is bio-compatible because it produces the same kind of electrical energy that the body uses.

Carbon nanotubes turn electrical current into light-emitting quasi-particles

Strong light-matter coupling in these semiconducting tubes may hold the key to electrically pumped lasers.

Writing with the electron beam: Now in silver

For the first time, researchers have successfully realized the local deposition of silver nanocrystals by Electron-Beam-Induced Deposition.

What happens when materials collide? Observing fracture in stressed materials

Researchers have used a laser pump and X-ray probe to detect movement, such as stretching and compression, in the atomic structure of tantalum under high stress.

Quantum computing building blocks

Scientists invent a new approach to creating ordered patterns of nitrogen-vacancy centers in diamond, a promising approach to storing and computing quantum data.

Engineers achieve significant breakthrough in spin wave based information processing technology

Novel method of propagating spin waves could pave the way for high speed, miniaturised data processing devices.

A new material emits white light when exposed to electricity

New synthetic approach could spark development of other dynamic materials.