Innovative technique could pave way for new generation of flexible electronic components

A team of engineering experts have pioneered a new way to ease production of van der Waals heterostructures with high-K dielectrics - assemblies of atomically thin two-dimensional crystalline materials.

Breakthrough reported in fabricating nanochips

In the quest for smaller, faster 2D processors, researchers invent thermal lithography process for higher quality, lower cost, and mass production potential.

Graphene can hear your brain whisper

A newly developed graphene-based implant can record electrical activity in the brain at extremely low frequencies and over large areas, unlocking the wealth of information found below 0.1 Hz.

Animal, plant biology aids in improving electronic and energy conversion devices

Tech wizards to tech novices may benefit from the ability to 'grow' solar cells and advance electronics, computers and energy conversion devices.

Taking magnetism for a spin: exploring the mysteries of skyrmions

Scientists have discovered the relaxation dynamics of a zero-field state in skyrmions, a spinning magnetic phenomenon that has potential applications in data storage and spintronic devices.

New water splitting catalyst could make it easier to generate solar fuel

Water splitting, the process of harvesting solar energy to generate energy-dense fuels, could be simplified thanks to new research.

New 3-D nanoprinting strategy opens door to revolution in medicine, robotics

Engineers demonstrate their approach by printing the smallest-known 3D microfluidic circuit element.