The exploration of space has always been an area that sparks curiosity and drives innovation. Thanks to human ingenuity and the unique conditions of zero gravity, scientists have been able to delve into new realms of material science that were previously inaccessible. Through the collaborative efforts of a global team of researchers, a new benchmark
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The recent collaboration between the Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology (SIAT) and Central China Normal University has led to a groundbreaking development in the field of medical imaging. A high-performance perovskite X-ray complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) detector has been created, promising to revolutionize the way we approach X-ray imaging for diagnostic and treatment purposes. X-ray imaging
Recent research conducted by scientists from the Universities of Manchester and Cambridge has unveiled a groundbreaking discovery in the field of quantum information storage. By studying a “single atomic defect” in a layered 2D material known as hexagonal boron nitride (hBN), researchers have demonstrated the ability to retain quantum information for microseconds at room temperature.
Soft robotics has been a growing field with numerous applications in various industries, from manufacturing to healthcare. One of the key components in soft robotics is hydrogels, which are materials that primarily consist of water and are widely present in everyday items like food jelly and shaving gel. These hydrogels have the potential to greatly
In a groundbreaking development, researchers at the University of Bristol have achieved a significant milestone in the field of quantum technology by successfully integrating the world’s smallest quantum light detector onto a silicon chip. This remarkable feat, detailed in the paper titled “A Bi-CMOS electronic photonic integrated circuit quantum light detector,” published in Science Advances,
Majoranas, named after an Italian theoretical physicist, are intriguing quasiparticles that have the potential to revolutionize the world of quantum computing. These particles, which exist in certain types of superconductors and in a quantum state of matter known as a spin liquid, possess unique characteristics that make them highly sought after by researchers. Unlike traditional
In a groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, diffusion in multicomponent alloys has been redefined as a sum of individual contributions known as “kinosons.” By utilizing machine learning to analyze the statistical distribution of these individual contributions, the team was able to develop a model for the alloy and determine
In a groundbreaking study conducted by researchers at the University of Maryland (UMD), a new device that utilizes light for information processing has the potential to transform the telecommunications industry. Led by You Zhou, an assistant professor in UMD’s Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE), in collaboration with experts at the U.S. Department of
Dark matter is one of the most mysterious and puzzling aspects of the universe. It does not emit, reflect, or interact with light, making it invisible and incredibly difficult to detect. The existence of dark matter has been inferred based on its gravitational effects on stars and galaxies, but its true nature remains unknown. Scientists
X-ray bursts (XRBs) are violent explosions that take place on the surface of a neutron star as it absorbs material from a companion star. These explosions are triggered by increasing temperatures and densities on the surface of the neutron star, leading to a cascade of thermonuclear reactions that result in the creation of heavy chemical