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.