Shape separates substance

Researchers show the phase separation of two substances depends on the topology of the pore.

Electronically-smooth '3D graphene'

Electronically-smooth nature of trisodium bismuthide makes it a viable alternative to graphene/h-BN.

New study visualizes motion of water molecules, promises new wave of electronic devices

A novel approach to studying the viscosity of water has revealed new insights about the behavior of water molecules and may open pathways for liquid-based electronics.

Feathering the plasma nest: Tiny structures help prevent short circuits in plasma devices

Physicists have found a way to prevent plasma from causing short circuits in machines such as spacecraft thrusters, radar amplifiers, and particle accelerators.

Memristors power quick-learning neural network

A new type of neural network made with memristors can dramatically improve the efficiency of teaching machines to think like humans.

Accelerated analysis of the stability of complex alloys

Material scientists have developed a novel process for analysing, for example, the temperature and oxidation resistance of complex alloys that are made up of a number of different elements.

A catalytic balancing act

In a new study, researchers used a new and counterintuitive approach to create a better catalyst that supports one of the reactions involved in splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen.

Making an unconventional computer using conventional technology

By exploiting imperfections in electronic devices, scientists are using existing manufacturing techniques to make the building blocks of quantum computers.

Washable solar cells

A new stretchy and washable organic solar cell has opened up the possibility of textile-integrated solar power.

A catalyst for change in chemical etching

A simple, versatile and low-cost technique for etching nanoholes in silicon could underpin new filtration and nanophotonic devices.

Escaping silicon

An alternative fabrication scheme for microscale semiconductor lasers could expand the applications of on-chip lasers beyond conventional silicon.