A new way to improve solar cells can also benefit self-driving cars

By figuring out how to help solar cells capture more photons, a team of engineers unexpectedly improved the collision-avoidance systems of autonomous cars.

Robocasting metal-organic framework materials into practical configuration

Using 3D-printing techniques, researchers have fabricated two types of 3D-printed MOF monoliths. The obtained structures were physically and structurally characterized and compared with the MOF powders.

A dash of gold improves microlasers

The precious metal provides a nano solution for improving disease detection, defense and cybersecurity applications.

What can be discovered at the junction of physics and chemistry?

Scientists have discovered a new type of rare molecules whose properties can be controlled by changing the induction of an external magnetic field. These are paramagnetic molecules from the class porphyrins.

Researchers observe exotic quantum particle in bilayer graphene

Physicists prove a 30-year-old theory - the even-denominator fractional quantum Hall state - and establish bilayer graphene as a promising platform that could lead to quantum computation.

New microcapsules to enhance the efficiency of genome-editing

Scientists have conducted a study in the course of which it was found out that polymer and hybrid silica-coated microcapsules are more efficient in genome-editing when applying CRISPR-Cas9 system.

New ultralight silver nanowire aerogel is boon for energy and electronics industries

Researchers have created a new ultralight silver nanowire aerogel that could lead to advances in fuel cells, energy storage, medical devices and electronics.