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Automated synthesis allows for discovery of unexpected charge transport behavior in organic molecules

A cross-disciplinary team at the University of Illinois used automated synthesis to discover a new mechanism for high conductance in organic electronics applications. The technology rapidly scanned through a library of molecules and uncovered unexpectedly high conductance, dependent on concentration and surface adsorption.

A sub-nanometer supramolecular rectifier

Researchers designed a sub-nanometer molecular rectifier utilizing destructive quantum interference and asymmetric supramolecular interaction, overcoming electronic functionality challenges. The device achieves rectification behavior at the sub-nanometer scale, enabling potential miniaturization of electronic devices.

SourceScience China Press·JournalScience China Chemistry·DateOct 27, 2021

Topological nanoelectronics

Physicists at JMU have successfully constructed a Quantum Point Contact (QPC) in topological HgTe quantum wells, allowing them to investigate potential interactions between the edge states. This breakthrough could lead to fundamental discoveries in topological nanostructures and innovative applications for information technology.

SourceUniversity of Würzburg·JournalNature Physics·DateOct 28, 2019

Brain stimulation for PTSD patients

Researchers at the University of Houston have developed a new brain stimulation technique for PTSD patients, utilizing skin conductance to provide personalized treatment. The approach aims to improve treatment outcomes for individuals with neuropsychiatric disorders, including those with Parkinson's disease and essential tremor.

SourceUniversity of Houston·JournalFrontiers in Neuroscience·DateAug 7, 2019

All wired up: New molecular wires for single-molecule electronic devices

Researchers designed a novel molecular wire with a polyyne backbone and a ruthenium-based unit, achieving higher conductance than previous organic molecular wires. The origin of high conductance lies in orbital splitting, which induces changes in the electron orbitals to facilitate electron transfer between metal electrodes and the wir...

SourceTokyo Institute of Technology·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·DateAug 28, 2018

Concert hall acoustics influence the emotional impact of music

Researchers at Aalto University found that acoustic concert halls play a significant role in the emotional impact of music. Identically selected performances of classical orchestra music evoked stronger emotional responses when presented in acoustics of Vienna Musikverein or Berlin Konzerthaus, shoebox-type concert halls.

SourceAalto University·JournalThe Journal of the Acoustical Society of America·DateMar 23, 2016

Music to a gambler's ears

Researchers found that winning sounds on slot machines make gambling more exciting and cause players to overestimate their number of wins. Sounds also contribute to the 'disguise' in losses disguised as wins, causing players to think they have won more often than they actually have.

SourceSpringer·JournalJournal of Gambling Studies·DateJul 2, 2013

Personality shapes perception of romance, but doesn't tell the whole story

Researchers found that personality traits are predictive of perceived relationship satisfaction and success, but other measures of relationship quality offer additional insight. The study suggests that looking beyond self-reported data can provide a more nuanced view of how romantic relationships are functioning.

SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalJournal of Social and Personal Relationships·DateOct 30, 2008