New research explores the potential risks and ethical implications of machine sentience, emphasizing the importance of understanding and preparing for the emergence of consciousness in AI and machine learning technologies. It calls for careful consideration…
A new study reveals an innovative approach to photon confinement in quantum nanophotonics, introducing nanocavities that extend photon lifetime while maintaining subwavelength volumes, promising new advancements in quantum applications. Credit: SciTechDaily.com Dr. Hanan Herzig Sheinfux,…
Researchers have developed a novel solvent sieve method to create highly efficient and stable perovskite light-emitting diodes (PeLEDs) with unparalleled performance. Credit: SciTechDaily.com Groundbreaking solvent sieve method enhances perovskite light-emitting diode performance, achieving unprecedented efficiency…
Scientists are advancing the use of hafnium oxide (hafnia) for the next generation of non-volatile computing memory, offering significant advantages over existing technologies. Credit: SciTechDaily.com Scientists outline new processes for leveraging hafnia’s ferroelectric features with…
Northwestern University researchers have introduced a soil-microbe-powered fuel cell, significantly outperforming similar technologies and providing a sustainable solution for powering low-energy devices, with full public access to its designs for widespread application. The fuel cell’s…
Sodium-ion batteries contain sodium – a very common substance found in table salt – instead of lithium. Credit: Chalmers As society shifts away from fossil fuels, the demand for batteries is surging. Concurrently, this surge…
HDR photoluminescence measuring station: Dr. Genghua Yan was responsible for a large part of the measurements. Credit: Forschungszentrum Jülich/Ralf-Uwe Limbach Researchers at Forschungszentrum Jülich have identified a special form of protection against recombination for free…
Researchers aim to strengthen the U.S. rubber market by extracting latex from North American plants. This is vital due to threats to Southeast Asia’s rubber supply. Their efforts focus on enhancing extraction efficiency and leveraging…
Scientists applied a simple approach for growing hBN films on the surface of ubiquitous steels and other metal alloys to “armor” them and thus increase their capabilities. Credit: Adam Malin/ORNL, U.S. Dept. of Energy Hexagonal…
Researchers at UNIST, in collaboration with Korea University, have significantly improved the stability and efficiency of perovskite solar cells, offering advancements in both solar energy and green hydrogen production. By developing a novel cathode interlayer,…
