Spintronics offers the potential for devices that operate faster and use less energy by manipulating electron spins. Graphene, when layered with cobalt and heavy metals like iridium, shows enhanced quantum effects that are beneficial for spintronics, such as increased spin-orbit coupling and spin canting. This layering technique leads to the stabilization of vortex-like spin textures, […]
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Researchers have developed a method to print thin metal oxide films at room temperature, resulting in transparent, flexible, and highly conductive circuits. The technique uses liquid metal to deposit solid oxide films that maintain their conductive properties even at high temperatures. Researchers have developed a method to print thin metal oxide films at room temperature, […]
A new structural battery by Chalmers University could drastically reduce the weight of electronic devices and vehicles by combining load-bearing and energy storage capabilities, offering a leap in efficiency and design potential. If vehicles or electronics were constructed using a material that functions as both a battery and a load-bearing structure, the weight and energy […]
The BioRobotics Institute’s new magnetic prosthetic hand allows for natural, precise control of robotic fingers, demonstrated successfully in a patient trial. Researchers have developed the first magnetically controlled prosthetic hand that allows amputees to reproduce all hand movements by simply thinking. The revolutionary system requires no wires or electrical connections, relying solely on magnets and […]
The device, which is narrower than a human hair, boosts and transforms near-infrared light into visible light, promising both low power usage and extended battery life. Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a new type of OLED (organic light-emitting diode) that could replace bulky night vision goggles with lightweight, affordable glasses, making them […]
A new organic thermoelectric device, capable of functioning at room temperature without a temperature gradient, has been developed, harnessing unique organic compounds for energy generation. This technology could revolutionize energy harvesting methods by utilizing ambient temperatures efficiently. Scientists have developed a new organic thermoelectric device that can harvest energy from ambient temperature. While thermoelectric devices […]
Columbia Engineers have developed a new, more powerful “fuel” for batteries—an electrolyte that is not only longer-lasting but also cheaper to produce. Renewable energy sources like wind and solar are essential for the future of our planet, but they face a major hurdle: they don’t consistently generate power when demand is high. To fully harness […]
Researchers have developed a method to create a two-dimensional silk protein layer on graphene, enhancing its potential in microelectronics, particularly for wearable and implantable health sensors and memory transistors in computing. This innovation offers a nontoxic, water-based, and biocompatible system, potentially revolutionizing silk’s application in luxury materials and high-tech industries. The research opens pathways for […]
From Einstein’s thought experiments to the self-correcting capabilities of AI models, thought-based learning transcends human minds to influence artificial intelligence. New research highlights how AI, like humans, learns through explanation, simulation, analogy, and reasoning without external inputs. This on-demand learning, beneficial for adapting knowledge to new contexts, illustrates similarities and pivotal differences between natural and […]
HKUST’s new chiral interface improves perovskite solar cells’ efficiency and durability, enhancing commercial prospects. A team of scientists led by the School of Engineering of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has developed a novel chiral-structured interface in perovskite solar cells. This breakthrough enhances the reliability and power conversion efficiency of this […]