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Sky & Telescope Pocket Sky Atlas, 2nd Edition

Sky & Telescope Pocket Sky Atlas, 2nd Edition is a durable star atlas for planning sessions, identifying targets, and teaching celestial navigation.

Cooling electronics efficiently with graphene-enhanced heat pipes

Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have developed graphene-based heat pipes that can efficiently cool electronics and power systems. The new technology offers a significant energy efficiency contribution to data centres and other applications, reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

SourceChalmers University of Technology·JournalNano Select·DateDec 3, 2020
Apple iPhone 17 Pro

Apple iPhone 17 Pro delivers top performance and advanced cameras for field documentation, data collection, and secure research communications.

Strain engineering of 2D semiconductor and graphene

Research on strain engineering of 2D materials, including graphene and transition metal dichalcogenides, has shown promising results. The unique mechanical and optical properties of these materials make them suitable for optimizing device performance and enabling new photonic applications.

SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·DateNov 23, 2020

Staying ahead of the curve with 3D curved graphene

Researchers at Tohoku University have successfully amplified 3D graphene's electrical properties by controlling its curvature. The study found that the motion of electrons on the 3D curvature enhances electron scattering, leading to unique electrical properties.

SourceTohoku University·JournalAdvanced Materials·DateNov 20, 2020
SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB

SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB transfers large imagery and model outputs quickly between field laptops, lab workstations, and secure archives.

A new understanding of ionic interactions with graphene and water

A Northwestern University research team has uncovered new findings on the role of ionic interaction within graphene and water. The insights could inform the design of energy-efficient electrodes for batteries and provide backbone ionic materials for neuromorphic computing applications.

SourceNorthwestern University·JournalPhysical Review Research·DateNov 17, 2020

Sensors get a laser shape up

A new method developed at KAUST uses laser beams to produce uniform, three-dimensional graphene electrodes with high porosity and surface area. The electrodes exhibit excellent electrocatalytic activity and distinguish paracetamol and other compounds. Researchers plan to optimize the fabrication of sensors and expand their applications.

SourceKing Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST)·JournalBiosensors and Bioelectronics·DateNov 15, 2020

Charges cascading along a molecular chain

Scientists create one-dimensional array of individual molecules and precisely control its electronic structure. By manipulating individual molecules, they can create alternating charge patterns, allowing for information transfer in tiny circuits.

SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalNature Electronics·DateNov 12, 2020
GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter

GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter logs beta, gamma, and X-ray levels for environmental monitoring, training labs, and safety demonstrations.

Graphene controls laser frequency combs in fiber

Researchers demonstrate graphene heterogeneous fiber micro resonator, generating dissipative soliton mode-locked laser combs with dynamic tunability. The graphene device provides opto-electric stabilization, reducing phase noise to instrument-limited floor, -130 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset.

SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·DateNov 11, 2020

Tips for making nanographene

Researchers at the University of Tokyo have developed a new and efficient way to create nanographene, a material that is expected to revolutionize technology. The method uses an atomic force microscope (AFM) to precisely control the fabrication process, allowing for the creation of tailored nanographene formations.

SourceUniversity of Tokyo·JournalNano Letters·DateNov 11, 2020

3D print experts discover how to make tomorrow's technology using ink-jet printed graphene

Researchers at the University of Nottingham have successfully used inkjet printing to create novel electronic devices with useful properties. The study shows that combining advanced manufacturing techniques with quantum wave modeling enables the creation of customized structures with promising applications for optoelectronic devices, w...

SourceUniversity of Nottingham·JournalAdvanced Functional Materials·DateNov 4, 2020

Light-modulated graphene-organic heterojunction transistors realizing photocurrent logic changes

Researchers have developed a graphene-organic heterojunction transistor that can modulate photocurrent speed, magnitude, and direction using light. The device utilizes the effective exciton thickness limitation of an intermediate organic transport layer to achieve logic reversal under optical modulation.

SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·DateNov 1, 2020
Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply

Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply powers sensors, microcontrollers, and test circuits with programmable rails and stable outputs.

Flash graphene rocks strategy for plastic waste

Researchers at Rice University have created a new method to convert plastic waste into high-quality graphene, offering a potential solution to the global plastic waste crisis. The flash graphene process eliminates much of the expense associated with recycling plastic, making it an economically viable alternative.

SourceRice University·JournalACS Nano·DateOct 29, 2020

Rice finds path to nanodiamond from graphene

Researchers at Rice University have developed a new method to create nanodiamond from graphene by applying pinpoint pressure, overcoming the energetic barrier to nucleation. This breakthrough could lead to the creation of single-crystal diamond films for electronics and optical applications.

SourceRice University·JournalSmall·DateOct 29, 2020
Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor

Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor tracks ventilation quality in labs, classrooms, and conference rooms with long battery life and clear e-ink readouts.

On-surface synthesis of graphene nanoribbons could advance quantum devices

Researchers have developed an on-surface synthesis method to create graphene nanoribbons with precise electronic properties, advancing quantum devices. The approach uses a titanium dioxide surface and achieves atomic-scale precision, decoupling the material from the substrate and enabling unique quantum properties.

SourceDOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory·JournalScience·DateOct 26, 2020

Creating perfect edges in 2D-materials

Scientists at Chalmers University of Technology develop a new method for controlling the edges of two-dimensional materials, resulting in extremely sharp and atomically precise patterns. This breakthrough enables the creation of perfect edges in 2D materials, opening up new possibilities for nanoscience and technology.

SourceChalmers University of Technology·JournalNature Communications·DateOct 19, 2020

Stacking and twisting graphene unlocks a rare form of magnetism

Researchers at Columbia University discovered a rare form of magnetism in a three-layer graphene structure, showcasing exotic electronic states and controllable magnetic behavior. The twist angle enables the manipulation of spin-free magnetism, opening new possibilities for quantum computation and energy-efficient data storage.

SourceColumbia University·JournalNature Physics·DateOct 12, 2020

The perfect angle for e-skin energy storage

Materials scientists developed a method to spray graphene ink onto flexible substrates at a specific angle and temperature, creating micro-supercapacitors with excellent performance. The new design stores up to 2 times more charge per square centimeter than previous devices, making it suitable for wearable electronic skin devices.

SourceDGIST (Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology)·JournalNano Energy·DateOct 12, 2020

A new strategy for the synthesis of crystalline graphitic nanoribbons

A new synthesis method for crystalline graphitic nanoribbons has been developed, utilizing pressure-induced polymerization of 1,4-diphenylbutadiyne. The resulting product is a graphene nanoribbon with an armchair edge and controlled width.

SourceCenter for High Pressure Science & Technology Advanced Research·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·DateOct 10, 2020
Sony Alpha a7 IV (Body Only)

Sony Alpha a7 IV (Body Only) delivers reliable low-light performance and rugged build for astrophotography, lab documentation, and field expeditions.

Graphene microbubbles make perfect lenses

Researchers developed a method to generate precisely controlled graphene microbubbles with perfect spherical curvature, suitable for use as concave reflective lenses. The high uniformity of the graphene oxide films enables precise control over bubble position, size, and stability.

SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics·DateOct 9, 2020

Graphene detector reveals THz light's polarization

A broadband graphene detector has been created to reveal the polarization of terahertz radiation. The device relies on plasma wave interference and has potential applications in next-generation information transmission systems and medical diagnostics.

SourceMoscow Institute of Physics and Technology·JournalNano Letters·DateOct 8, 2020

Next-gen smartphones to keep their cool

Researchers at KAUST have developed a fast and efficient way to make a carbon material that can dissipate heat in electronic devices. The new material, called nanometer-thick graphite film (NGF), is approximately 100 nanometers thick and can be grown on nickel foils using chemical vapor deposition.

SourceKing Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST)·JournalNanotechnology·DateOct 7, 2020
DJI Air 3 (RC-N2)

DJI Air 3 (RC-N2) captures 4K mapping passes and environmental surveys with dual cameras, long flight time, and omnidirectional obstacle sensing.

Experiments with twisted 2D materials catch electrons behaving collectively

Researchers at the University of Washington have discovered that stacked graphene bilayers can exhibit highly correlated electron properties. The team found evidence of exotic magnetic states and correlated insulating states with features resembling superconductivity. The origins of these features are attributed to quantum mechanical p...

SourceUniversity of Washington·JournalNature Physics·DateOct 6, 2020

All-2D light-emitting field-effect transistors

Researchers have developed a new type of transistor that can emit strong light, overcoming previous limitations. By modulating the contacts and channel with separate three gates, the polarity and light emission can be controlled, showing great promises for multi-digit logic devices and highly integrated optoelectronic circuitry.

SourceSeoul National University·JournalAdvanced Materials·DateOct 4, 2020

Sensor with 100,000 times higher sensitivity could bolster thermal imaging

Researchers developed a new microwave radiation sensor with 100,000 times higher sensitivity than currently available sensors, enabling improved thermal imaging and detection of electromagnetic signals. The technology has potential applications in quantum sensing, radar, and the search for dark matter.

SourceU.S. Army Research Laboratory·JournalNature·DateOct 1, 2020
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) runs demanding GIS, imaging, and annotation workflows on the go for surveys, briefings, and lab notebooks.

Tunable free-electron X-ray radiation from van der Waals materials

The study creates controlled X-ray radiation with a narrow spectrum, tunable at high resolution, from advanced van der Waals materials. This innovation has the potential to replace expensive facilities and enable new applications in medical imaging, chemical analysis, and security screening.

SourceTechnion-Israel Institute of Technology·JournalNature Photonics·DateOct 1, 2020

Ultrasensitive microwave detector developed

A joint research team has developed an ultrasensitive sensor that can detect microwaves with high sensitivity, enabling the commercialization of next-generation technologies like quantum computers. The device uses graphene and a Josephson junction to measure microwave photons absorbed per unit time.

SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalNature·DateOct 1, 2020

The most sensitive and fastest graphene microwave bolometer

A team of scientists at ICFO has developed a graphene-based bolometer that can detect microwave photons with extremely high sensitivities and fast time responses. The device uses a microwave resonator to generate photons, which are then detected through the heating of graphene.

SourceICFO-The Institute of Photonic Sciences·JournalNature·DateSep 30, 2020

New detector breakthrough pushes boundaries of quantum computing

Physicists at Aalto University have developed a new detector that can measure energy quanta with unprecedented resolution, overcoming limitations in current state-of-the-art detectors used in quantum computers. The graphene bolometer achieves speeds of well below a microsecond and higher theoretical accuracy than voltage measurements.

SourceAalto University·JournalNature·DateSep 30, 2020
Meta Quest 3 512GB

Meta Quest 3 512GB enables immersive mission planning, terrain rehearsal, and interactive STEM demos with high-resolution mixed-reality experiences.

Metal wires of carbon complete toolbox for carbon-based computers

A team of researchers at UC Berkeley has created the last tool in the toolbox for building working carbon circuits, a metallic wire made entirely of carbon. This breakthrough enables the creation of more efficient carbon-based transistors and ultimately, computers that can switch many times faster and use less power.

SourceUniversity of California - Berkeley·JournalScience·DateSep 24, 2020

A fresh sense of possibility

Researchers at KAUST have developed graphene-based sensors to monitor multiple environmental variables in extreme conditions. The sensors can withstand temperatures of up to 650 degrees Celsius and offer increased sensitivity in temperature sensing.

SourceKing Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST)·JournalApplied Physics Letters·DateSep 22, 2020

What happens between the sheets?

Researchers have confirmed that calcium atoms create a high-temperature superconductor when injected into graphene on a silicon-carbide substrate. The calcium atoms 'float' between the upper graphene layer and the lower 'buffer' sheet, surprising scientists who had expected them to be between two carbon layers.

SourceARC Centre of Excellence in Future Low-Energy Electronics Technologies·JournalChemistry of Materials·DateSep 17, 2020

CityU develops anti-bacterial graphene face masks

A research team from City University of Hong Kong has produced graphene masks with an anti-bacterial efficiency of 80%, which can be enhanced to almost 100% with exposure to sunlight. The graphene masks are easily produced at low cost and can help resolve the problems of sourcing raw materials and disposing of non-biodegradable masks.

SourceCity University of Hong Kong·JournalACS Nano·DateSep 10, 2020
Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm)

Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm) tracks health metrics and safety alerts during long observing sessions, fieldwork, and remote expeditions.

A tiny instrument to measure the faintest magnetic fields

Physicists develop minuscule superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID) able to detect extremely weak magnetic fields, with potential applications in medicine and research. The device features a complex six-layer stack of individual two-dimensional materials.

SourceSwiss Nanoscience Institute, University of Basel·JournalNano Letters·DateSep 7, 2020

Paving the way for tunable graphene plasmonic THz amplifiers

A team of international researchers has successfully demonstrated room-temperature coherent amplification of terahertz radiation in graphene. The development paves the way for a new generation of all-electronic, resonant, and voltage-controlled THz amplifiers.

SourceTohoku University·JournalPhysical Review X·DateSep 7, 2020

An improved wearable, stretchable gas sensor using nanocomposites

A new wearable gas sensor has been developed to detect nitrogen dioxide at low concentrations, with improved sensitivity compared to conventional designs. The sensor combines laser-induced graphene foam material with molybdenum disulfide and reduced-graphene oxide nanocomposites, enabling real-time environmental monitoring applications.

SourcePenn State·JournalMaterials Today Physics·DateAug 27, 2020
Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount

Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount provides precise tracking capacity for deep-sky imaging rigs during long astrophotography sessions.

Graphene sensors find subtleties in magnetic fields

Researchers at Cornell University developed a graphene-based Hall-effect sensor that can operate over a greater temperature range than previous sensors. The device can detect miniscule changes in magnetic fields, even within a larger magnetic background, making it ideal for various technological applications.

SourceCornell University·JournalNature Communications·DateAug 20, 2020

Unexpectedly-fast conduction electrons in Na3Bi

A study finds that exchange and correlation effects significantly impact the electron mobility of Na3Bi, leading to unexpectedly fast conduction electrons. The research uses a scanning-tunnelling microscope technique to map the electronic structure in the material.

SourceARC Centre of Excellence in Future Low-Energy Electronics Technologies·JournalPhysical Review B·DateAug 14, 2020
AmScope B120C-5M Compound Microscope

AmScope B120C-5M Compound Microscope supports teaching labs and QA checks with LED illumination, mechanical stage, and included 5MP camera.

New way to check the quality of nanomaterials like graphene

A new method developed by researchers at the University of Sussex provides detailed information about the size and thickness of graphene particles. This technique is a non-destructive, laser-based approach that allows for statistical mapping of nanosheet populations in materials.

SourceUniversity of Sussex·JournalChemistry of Materials·DateAug 12, 2020
Creality K1 Max 3D Printer

Creality K1 Max 3D Printer rapidly prototypes brackets, adapters, and fixtures for instruments and classroom demonstrations at large build volume.

New advance in superconductors with 'twist' in rhombohedral graphite

Researchers at the University of Manchester have discovered a nanomaterial that mimics the 'magic angle' effect in twisted bilayer graphene, offering an alternative medium to study superconductivity. The new findings show strong electron-electron interactions in rhombohedral graphite, which could lead to game-changing effects in materi...

SourceUniversity of Manchester·JournalNature·DateAug 12, 2020

The art of making tiny holes

Researchers have created a method to selectively process surfaces on an atomic scale, leaving one layer intact while perforating another. By utilizing highly charged ions, they can anchor metals on ultra-thin layers, enabling the creation of new materials with promising properties.

SourceVienna University of Technology·JournalACS Nano·DateAug 3, 2020

Novel approach improves graphene-based supercapacitors

Researchers have developed a new method to enhance graphene-based supercapacitors, increasing storage capacity and reducing size. The approach uses gel-based electrolytes, offering a path to miniaturized on-chip energy storage systems compatible with silicon electronics.

SourceUniversity of Technology Sydney·JournalBatteries & Supercaps·DateAug 3, 2020
Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter

Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter is a trusted meter for precise measurements during instrument integration, repairs, and field diagnostics.

How to stack graphene up to four layers

A novel method to grow multi-layered, single-crystalline graphene with a selected stacking order in a wafer scale has been developed. The researchers used Cu-Si alloy formation to control the number of graphene layers, allowing for uniform large-area single-crystalline layer-tunable multilayer graphene growth.

SourceInstitute for Basic Science·JournalNature Nanotechnology·DateJul 27, 2020