Lithium can now be extracted directly from previously untapped extreme environments. The demand for lithium, essential for powering sustainable technologies, is rising quickly, yet current methods leave up to 75% of the world’s lithium-rich saltwater sources inaccessible. With some predicting global lithium supply could fall short of demand as early as 2025, the innovative technology […]
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Researchers investigate the bulk photovoltaic effect in a promising material for future solar energy harvesting technologies. The bulk photovoltaic (BPV) effect is a rare phenomenon that could allow certain materials to surpass the performance of traditional p–n junctions in solar cells. In a recent breakthrough, researchers in Japan have experimentally confirmed the BPV effect in […]
Researchers are developing robots inspired by ancient fish to study the water-to-land transition, approximately 390 million years ago. By replicating the anatomy and movements of extinct species, they hope to overcome the limitations of fossil evidence and test theories on early vertebrate locomotion. This approach aims to provide new insights into the evolution of walking. […]
Sandia National Laboratories and Arizona State University are enhancing quantum technology by miniaturizing optical systems into chip-sized integrated microsystems. This partnership aims to leverage advanced photonics for quantum computing and secure communications, highlighted by a new initiative funded by the Quantum Collaborative. Collaborative Quantum Innovations Sandia National Laboratories and Arizona State University, two leading research […]
A WPI research team has improved iron-based alkaline batteries by adding silicate, preventing hydrogen gas formation during charging. The world is swiftly shifting toward renewable energy, but challenges remain. Solar power is unavailable at night, and wind energy fluctuates unpredictably. To address these gaps, new technologies are needed to store excess energy from the grid […]
Ferroelectric material adapts to light stimuli by reorganizing atomic connectivity on the nanoscale in a way that resembles the plasticity of neural networks. Researchers are exploring ferroelectric materials for their potential in energy-efficient microelectronics. These materials can adapt their structure in response to light pulses, creating a variety of domain structures that could revolutionize data […]
Researchers have developed a groundbreaking technique that allows diamonds to be directly bonded to materials compatible with both quantum and conventional electronics. By engineering slight defects into the diamond’s structure, they’ve created a method that integrates these diamonds into devices without the need for bulk materials, paving the way for advancements in quantum computing and […]
A new semiconductor device using tungsten di-selenide demonstrates unprecedented capabilities in altering light’s properties to process information more efficiently. This technology promises to enhance telecommunications by processing signals directly in optical fibers without converting them to electrical signals, thereby speeding up data transmission and reducing energy consumption. Excitons in Semiconductor Technology When light shines on […]
Predicting the behavior of many interacting quantum particles is a complex task, but it’s essential for unlocking the potential of quantum computing in real-world applications. A team of researchers, led by EPFL, has developed a new method to compare quantum algorithms and identify the most challenging quantum problems to solve. Quantum systems, from subatomic particles […]
Researchers have successfully developed a framework for generating organic thermoelectric power at ambient temperature, without the need for a temperature gradient. Researchers have created a new organic thermoelectric device capable of harvesting energy from ambient temperatures. Although thermoelectric devices are already used in various applications, challenges remain that limit their full potential. By leveraging the […]