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Physics & Astronomy

Boosting Electron Movement in Semiconductors for Next-Gen Tech

The next generation of energy-efficient power electronics, high-frequency communication systems, and solid-state lighting rely on materials known as wide…

Physics & Astronomy

Reconstructing Heart Rhythm: Innovations in Arrhythmia Treatment

Cardiac arrhythmia results when the usual symphony of electric pulses that keep the heart's muscles in sync becomes chaotic. Although symptoms are often barely…

Life & Chemistry

University of Freiburg Unveils Handy Innovation in Flavins

A team headed by Dr. Robin Teufel and Dr. Raspudin Saleem-Batcha of the University of Freiburg at the Center for Biological Systems Analysis has now shown in…

Information Technology

3D Printer Creates Self-Folding Materials at Low Cost

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have used an inexpensive 3-D printer to produce flat plastic items that, when heated, fold themselves into…

Materials Sciences

Graphene Origami: A Tunable Infrared Filter Breakthrough

Researchers at the University of Illinois, however, have successfully developed a tunable infrared filter made from graphene, which would allow a solider to…

Physics & Astronomy

Graphene’s Terahertz Photoresponse Origins: A Draw Explained

In 2005 MIPT alumni Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov experimentally studied the behavior of electrons in graphene, a flat honeycomb lattice of carbon atoms….

Studies and Analyses

First Therapy for Childhood Dementia CLN2 Shows Promise

It was possible to stop the illness from progressing for two thirds of the patients. The synthetic enzyme is introduced into the subarachnoid space of the…

Medical Engineering

Fractal Electrodes Enhance Neurostimulation for Small Targets

The shape, called “fractal,” would be particularly useful for stimulating smaller areas, such as deep brain structures or the retina, since it maximizes…

Power and Electrical Engineering

Electrically Conductive Adhesives Boost Silicon Solar Cell Production

In industrial production, the throughput is only slightly lower than with soldering. The reliability of the adhesive connection was confirmed in tests carried…

Power and Electrical Engineering

Silicon: The Future Storage Solution for Advanced Batteries

Longer life times, larger ranges and faster recharging – developments such as electric mobility or the miniaturisation of electronics require new storage…

Earth Sciences

Record Microplastic Levels Found in Arctic Sea Ice by AWI

Experts at the Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research (AWI) have recently found higher amounts of microplastic in arctic sea…

Information Technology

Advancing Imaging With Quantum Technology: Discover QUILT

Silicon-based transistors, lasers and GPS are indispensable in today’s life. These are just a few of the many applications that emerged from a first generation…

Life & Chemistry

Zebrafish Fin Regeneration System Uncovered by Tokyo Tech Team

The research group led by Tokyo Tech's Associate Professor Atsushi Kawakami, graduate student Eri Shibata, and others used the regeneration of zebrafish fins…

Materials Sciences

Scientists create innovative new 'green' concrete using graphene

Experts from the University of Exeter have developed a pioneering new technique that uses nanoengineering technology to incorporate graphene into traditional…

Materials Sciences

Neutron Insights Boost Hybrid Perovskite Solar Cell Performance

The multi-institutional team of researchers from the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Hunan University and the University of…

Information Technology

Transform Walls with Conductive Paint for Smart Surfaces

Walls are what they are — big, dull dividers. With a few applications of conductive paint and some electronics, however, walls can become smart infrastructure…

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