In an advancement in photovoltaic technology, a new GdPO4 glass-ceramic layer improves light-to-electricity conversion by utilizing UV light more effectively. This innovation enhances both the efficiency and durability of solar cells, offering significant potential for…

ATHENA, developed by ESA and IENAI Space, uses tiny emitter arrays on a silicon wafer to provide scalable and efficient propulsion for small satellites like CubeSats. Credit: IENAI Space ATHENA, a new electrospray propulsion system…

Researchers have advanced brain-inspired computing using chiral magnets, significantly reducing energy use in machine-learning tasks. The research marks progress towards more sustainable and adaptable computing technologies. An artistic representation of connected magnetic skyrmions as a…

A 3D-printed Möbius strip (left) and odd-numbered metaring (right). These are both non-orientable objects that will necessarily have a point along the ring that does not deform. Credit: Xiaofei Guo A groundbreaking discovery in metamaterial…