Copper shines as flexible conductor
Bend them, stretch them, twist them, fold them: modern materials that are light, flexible and highly conductive have extraordinary technological potential, whether as artificial skin or electronic p ... more
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The fluorescent fingerprint of plastics
A team of researchers led by Professor Heinz Langhals of LMU's Department of Chemistry has taken a significant step which promises to markedly expedite the recycling of plastic waste. They have deve ... more
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BAE Systems to construct new atmospheric sensor for NOAA's GeoXO satellites
Small aerosol particles proven critical in cloud formation
Spire Global to supply AI-Enhanced Weather Predictions to Financial Sector
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Yale's cool molecules
It's official. Yale physicists have chilled the world's coolest molecules. The tiny titans in question are bits of strontium monofluoride, dropped to 2.5 thousandths of a degree above absolute zero ... more
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Experiments explain why some liquids are 'fragile' and others are 'strong'
Only recently has it become possible to accurately "see" the structure of a liquid. Using X-rays and a high-tech apparatus that holds liquids without a container, Kenneth Kelton, PhD, the Arthur Hol ... more
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New analytical technology reveals 'nanomechanical' surface traits
A new research platform uses a laser to measure the "nanomechanical" properties of tiny structures undergoing stress and heating, an approach likely to yield insights to improve designs for microele ... more
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Breakthrough in light sources for new quantum technology
Electronic circuits are based on electrons, but one of the most promising technologies for future quantum circuits are photonic circuits, i.e. circuits based on light (photons) instead of electrons. ... more
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Biomimetic photodetector 'sees' in color
Rice University researchers have created a CMOS-compatible, biomimetic color photodetector that directly responds to red, green and blue light in much the same way the human eye does.
The new ... more
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