First observation of native ferroelectric metal
tungsten ditelluride shows bistable and electrically switchable spontaneous polarization states; potential for new nano-electronics applicationsCredit: FLEET In a paper released ...
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Experiments show dramatic increase in solar cell output
Method for collecting two electrons from each photon could break through theoretical solar-cell efficiency limit CAMBRIDGE, MA -- In any ...
With little training, machine-learning algorithms can uncover hidden scientific knowledge
Berkeley Lab study finds that text mining of scientific literature can lead to new discoveriesCredit: Marilyn Chung/Berkeley Lab Sure, computers ...
Activity of fuel cell catalysts doubled
Modelling leads to the optimum size for platinum fuel cell catalystsCredit: Astrid Eckert / TUM An interdisciplinary research team at ...
‘Tsunami’ on a silicon chip: a world first for light waves
Sydney-Singapore team manipulates soliton photonic waves on a silicon chipCredit: Singapore University of Technology and Design A tsunami holds its ...
Tiny supersonic jet injector accelerates nanoscale additive manufacturing
Credit: Matthew R. Henry By energizing precursor molecules using a tiny, high-energy supersonic jet of inert gas, researchers have dramatically ...
Physicists OK commercial graphene for T-wave detection
Credit: Evgenii Sheshin et al./Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology Russian researchers from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology ...
Getting more heat out of sunlight
Material developed at MIT can passively capture solar heat for home heating or industrial applicationsCredit: Lin Zhao CAMBRIDGE, MA -- ...
Creating ‘movies’ of thin film growth at NSLS-II
Coherent x-rays at NSLS-II enable researchers to produce more accurate observations of thin film growth in real timeCredit: Brookhaven National ...
The world’s first high-intensity laser pulses shaped like a corkscrew
NSF funds UC San Diego plan to generate -- and study -- the world's first high-intensity laser pulses shaped like ...
Mechanical vibration generated by electron spins
A new way to deliver a force to drive micro mechanicsCredit: Kazuya Harii Micro mechanical elements are indispensable components of ...
When kinetics and thermodynamics should play together
How the salinity of water affects calcium carbonate nucleationCredit: Washington University in St. Louis The formation of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) ...
Physicists use light waves to accelerate supercurrents, enable ultrafast quantum computing
Credit: Jigang Wang/Iowa State University AMES, Iowa - Jigang Wang patiently explained his latest discovery in quantum control that could ...
Story tips from the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory, July 2019
Credit: Adam Malin/Oak Ridge National Laboratory, U.S. Dept. of Energy Materials--Soft drink science Oak Ridge National Laboratory has teamed with ...
BioSA — Bridging the gap with biodegradable metals
Credit: Project BioSA Millions of patients all over the world undergo surgical procedures related to bone defect repair every year. ...
Combing nanowire noodles
A new technique lets researchers make thousands of nanowires, capable of recording intracellular signals, at the same timeCredit: Lieber Group, ...
A cold-tolerant electrolyte for lithium-metal batteries emerges in San Diego
New twist in the race to replace the graphite anode for better rechargeable batteriesCredit: UC San Diego Jacobs School of ...
Theoretical physicists unveil one of the most ubiquitous and elusive concepts in chemistry
SISSA scientists provide a rigorous quantum mechanical explanation of the concept of atomic oxidation number and solve a long-standing conundrum ...
The 69th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting has opened its doors
Scientists from 89 countries meet with 39 Nobel Laureates Following the topic cycle, this year's programme is dedicated to physics. ...
Recycling plastic: Vinyl polymer broken down to aspirin components
Credit: Yasuhiro Kohsaka Ph D., the Research Initiative for Supra-Materials, Shinshu University Before you read this, look around your room. ...
