3D printing of light-activated hydrogel actuators
25 July, 2024 by Matt Shipman, NC State UniversityResearchers have placed gold nanorods in hydrogels that can be 3D printed to build structures that expand and constrict, making them suitable for use as remotely controlled actuators.
'Organ on a chip' developed for better drug testing
24 July, 2024 by Alex Parrish, Virginia Tech University$2 million in funding has made it possible to 3D-print synthetic models that mimic part of the human brain and could replace the use of animals in developing treatments.
Silicon photonics for large-scale quantum information applications
19 July, 2024Silicon-based frequency-entangled qubits enable secure quantum information distribution across a five-user quantum network without the need for trusted nodes.
Implantable LED device uses light to treat certain cancers
11 July, 2024 by Bradley Smith, University of Notre DameResearchers have created a wireless, implantable LED device for the treatment of "deep-seated cancers".
Detecting defects in tomorrow's technology
11 July, 2024 by Rachel Kremen, Princeton Plasma Physics LaboratoryNew research from the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory has enhanced the understanding of a likely candidate for next-generation computer chips.
Controlling electronics with light: the magnetite breakthrough
04 July, 2024 by Nik Papageorgiou, EPFLResearchers have discovered that shining different wavelengths of light on magnetite can change its state, making it more or less conducive to electricity.
Can a computer chip have zero energy loss in 1.58 dimensions?
04 July, 2024 by Cristiane Morais Smith, Utrecht UniversityFractals might solve energy waste in information processing.
A TED Talk in thermo detection
21 June, 2024 by Kat ProcykPitt and CMU researchers have proposed a new device that can actively cool down circuits and improve computer performance.
Quantum dots help create light-emitting metasurfaces
13 June, 2024Researchers have used quantum dots to develop printable and efficient light-emitting metasurfaces.
Flexible, stretchable device allows full-colour tuning
06 June, 2024Researchers have developed a flexible and stretchable device that is capable of omnidirectional colour wavelength control.
Streamlined microcomb design provides control with the flip of a switch
31 May, 2024 by Luke Auburn, University of RochesterLasers developed at the University of Rochester offer a new path for on-chip frequency comb generators.
Developing novel perovskite-type ferroelectric materials
31 May, 2024Researchers have engineered a novel displacement-type ferroelectric material featuring notable dielectric properties.
Expanding on the principles of fluid dynamics
24 May, 2024Researchers have used mathematical modelling and experimentation to expand on a fundamental principle in the fluid dynamics of volatile liquids.
Bacteria 'nanowires' could help develop green electronics
24 May, 2024 by Lilly Matson, UNSWFilaments engineered by scientists at UNSW Sydney have been shown to produce electricity from moisture in the air.
Unravelling the mystery of slow electrons
16 May, 2024Slow electrons are used in microelectronics and in cancer therapy; researchers from TU Wien have now found a way to observe how these electrons behave in solids.
