Need entangled atoms? Get 'em FAST!

Physicists have come up with a way to link a group of atoms' quantum mechanical properties among themselves far more quickly than is currently possible, potentially providing a tool for highly precise sensing and quantum computer applications.

Scientists see fireworks from atoms at ultra-low temperatures

Scientists aren't normally treated to fireworks when they discover something about the universe. But a team of researchers found a show waiting for them at the atomic level - along with a new form of quantum behavior.

SMART: Facial recognition for molecular structures

An interdisciplinary team of researchers has developed a method to identify the molecular structures of natural products that is significantly faster and more accurate than existing methods.

Researchers develop color filters that respond to the angle of incident light

Scientists have for the first time, developed nanoscale devices that divide incident white light into its component colors based on the direction of illumination, or directs these colors to a predetermined set of output angles.

Taming dendrites could bring better lithium-ion batteries

Researchers have learned the mechanisms behind a common type of failure in lithium-ion batteries caused by the formation and growth of dendrites, findings that could aid in the design of faster-charging and longer-lasting batteries.

Graphene-based composite materials unlock the path to ultra-low-power transistors

An international team of scientists has discovered a new route to ultra-low-power transistors using a graphene-based composite material.

Mechanochemistry paves the way to higher quality perovskite photovoltaics

An unexpected improvement of the photovoltaic performance was observed when perovskites produced by mechanochemistry were used for the construction of a typical photovoltaic cell.

New technology increases microfluidic research data output 100-fold

Researchers have developed a technique that allows users to collect 100 times more spectrographic information per day from microfluidic devices, as compared to the previous industry standard.

New approach uses light instead of robots to assemble electronic components

Cost-effective optical manipulation platform suitable for mass production of electronic and light-based devices.

Where did those electrons go? X-ray measurements solve decades-old mystery

There's been an unsolved mystery associated with mixed valence compounds: When the valence state of an element in these compounds changes with increased temperature, the number of electrons associated with that element decreases, as well. But just where do those electrons go? Using a combination of state-of-the-art tools, researchers have come up with the answer.

Highly flexible organic flash memory for foldable and disposable electronics

Researchers have reported ultra-flexible organic flash memory that is bendable down to a radius of 300 micron. The memory exhibits a significantly-long projected retention rate with a programming voltage on par with the present industrial standards.

A new concept for a unidirectional waveguide

A team of scientist proposes the realization of two-dimensional topological insulators by classical optical networks.

Muscles out of a spray can

By means of a spraying process, scientists have created functioning muscle fibers.

Nano computer tomography device successfully tested (w/video)

Researchers describe a Nano-CT device that creates three-dimensional x-ray images at resolutions up to 100 nanometers.

New quantum materials offer novel route to 3D electronic devices

Scientists propose a method to go beyond special relativity and simulate Einstein's theory of general relativity in inhomogeneous Weyl semimetals.