What if everyday movement powered your devices? Researchers have discovered that tiny beads, when chosen carefully, can generate electricity through friction. This could lead to self-powered wearables and more sustainable energy solutions. Credit: SciTechDaily.com Imagine…
Muyi Zhang, PhD student at the Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology at LiU, holds a perovskite LED. Credit: Olov Planthaber Perovskite LEDs are emerging as a game-changing technology, offering vibrant colors, lower costs, and…
A focus-stacked macro photograph of a fabricated gallium phosphide photonic chip featuring multiple spiral waveguides and other test structures. The chip width is just 0.55 cm across. Due to the high Kerr nonlinearity of gallium…
Johns Hopkins researchers are using AI to speed up and improve titanium alloy manufacturing, unlocking new processing techniques for stronger, high-quality materials. (Artist’s concept.) Credit: SciTechDaily.com AI-driven research is making titanium 3D-printing faster, stronger, and…
Dr. Jiaming Ma holds a 3D-printed model of the team’s double lattice design. Credit: RMIT University Inspired by the humble deep-sea sponge, RMIT University engineers have developed a new material with remarkable compressive strength and…
NASA’s X-59 lights up the night sky with its unique Mach diamonds, also known as shock diamonds, during maximum afterburner testing at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works in Palmdale, California. The test demonstrated the engine’s ability…
By merging AI with electron microscopy, scientists can now observe nanoparticles’ dynamic transformations in real-time. This advancement removes the noise that has long hindered precise imaging, offering new insights into catalytic reactions and material behaviors…
Majorana 1, the eight-qubit topological quantum processor unveiled at Microsoft Station Q’s 2025 conference. Credit: Microsoft Microsoft’s Majorana 1 quantum chip introduces a breakthrough Topological Core, enabling stable and scalable qubits. By leveraging topoconductors, this…
3D printing enhances microbial electrochemical systems by optimizing reactor and electrode design, improving efficiency in wastewater treatment and renewable energy. Credit: Mingyi Xu, Miriam Fernandez-Avila Cobo, Danfei Zeng, Yifeng Zhang 3D printing is revolutionizing microbial…
Mizzou researchers are developing solid-state batteries with protective thin-film coatings to enhance safety and efficiency, replacing hazardous liquid electrolytes. University of Missouri researchers are striving to transform solid-state battery performance by integrating advanced imaging techniques…
