New research center to explore spintronics materials for advanced computing

Advances in the materials needed for spintronics devices could enable new computational systems, including neuromorphic systems inspired by the human brain that promise to dramatically improve the efficiency of important tasks.

Engineers develop ultrathin, ultralight 'nanocardboard'

Engineers have demonstrated a new material they call 'nanocardboard', an ultrathin equivalent of corrugated paper cardboard. A square centimeter of nanocardboard weighs less than a thousandth of a gram and can spring back into shape after being bent in half.

Scientists to track the reaction of crystals to the electric field

An international team developed a new method for measuring the response of crystals on the electric field.

Making steps toward improved data storage

Researchers map nanoscale changes in memory material.

Physicists grow stable perovskite layers for high-performance solar cells

A new research report describes in detail how perovskites form and decay. The results could help produce high-performance solar cells in the future.

Graphene takes a step towards renewable fuel

Scientists are working to develop a method to convert water and carbon dioxide to the renewable energy of the future, using the energy from the sun and graphene applied to the surface of cubic silicon carbide.

Fire ant colonies could inspire molecular machines, swarming robots

Think of it as mathematics with a bite: Researchers have uncovered the statistical rules that govern how gigantic colonies of fire ants form bridges, ladders and floating rafts. The findings may help researchers understand other dynamic networks in nature, including cells in the human body.