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University of Houston researchers have discovered a material with thermal conductivity exceeding 2,100 watts per meter per Kelvin at room temperature. This breakthrough challenges existing theories and could lead to the development of new semiconductor materials with improved thermal management in electronics and data centers.
Scientists have developed a new microscope that accurately measures directional heat flow in materials. This advancement can lead to better designs for electronic devices and energy systems, with potential applications in faster computers, more efficient solar panels, and batteries.
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have used skin conductance measurements to tell emotions apart. The team's analysis showed that changes in skin conductance over time can be used to discriminate emotional states, with potential applications for emotionally aware devices.
Researchers at Indian Institute of Science develop a neuromorphic platform that stores and processes data in 16,500 conductance states, cutting energy consumption by a huge margin. This breakthrough could enable complex AI tasks on personal devices, transforming the development of AI tools.
The study explores the impact of light conditions on plant hydraulic conductance and water demands, revealing adaptive strategies for improved crop productivity. Shaded leaves exhibit higher water-use efficiency due to reduced transpiration, offering insights into optimizing agricultural practices.
A team of researchers reviewed the superconducting diode effect, which enables dissipationless supercurrent flow in one direction. The study highlights potential applications for quantum technologies in both classical and quantum computing.
Researchers observe a significant increase in electrical conductivity when mica is thinned down to few molecular layers, exhibiting semiconductor-like behavior. The findings suggest that thin mica flakes have the potential to be used in two-dimensional electronic devices with exceptional stability and durability.
Columbia researchers built a 2.6nm-long single molecule wire that exhibits an unusual increase in conductance as the wire length increases and has quasi-metallic properties. The breakthrough overcomes the exponential-decay rule, enabling electronic devices to become even tinier.
Researchers from ANU increased CO2 channels in tobacco plants to enhance photosynthesis, but found no significant impact. The study used computer modeling to predict how changes would affect mesophyll conductance.
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 novel ferroelectric tunnel junction (FTJ) synapse based on Ag/PbZr0.52Ti0.48O3(PZT, (111)-oriented)/Nb:SrTiO3 demonstrated 256 conductance states with satisfactory linearity and stability. The ON/OFF ratio was as high as 200, and an endurance of up to 10^9 cycles was achieved.
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.
Researchers have developed a new principle for next-generation semiconductor memory development, utilizing nanomagnetism to control data storage. The technology reduces power consumption by up to 60% compared to conventional spin devices.
Researchers elucidate a global picture of edge states in Weyl semimetals, revealing how they form closed trajectories under tilted magnetic fields. The study provides new understanding of the three-dimensional quantum Hall effect and its relation to topological properties.
A study developed an innovative system to interpret biological signals from the skin, using data from a wearable sensor device. Researchers found that participants used the technology for various purposes, including managing stress levels, tracking emotions, and logging information about their lives.
A new algorithm can continuously monitor a person's sympathetic nervous system activation using skin conductance and heart rate measurements, aiding in the development of wearable monitors for anxiety disorders.
Researchers developed a new technique to detect the aggregation state of amyloid beta proteins in solution, which could aid early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. The technique uses terahertz waves and provides a dementia quotient index to distinguish between protein states.
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.
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.
Researchers developed an analytical model to validate the capability of break junction techniques in extracting conductance information from single-molecule systems. The study explores the feasibility of using this technique to analyze molecular assembly, diffusion, and reaction processes in weak interaction systems.
Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a new memristor that can model synaptic behavior in hardware, allowing for exploration of competition and cooperation among neurons. The device enables controlled changes in conductance, mimicking the strengthening or weakening of connections between neurons.
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...
Researchers can track brain states using wrist-worn wearables, predicting mental-stress-related diseases like chronic fatigue syndrome. This technology improves diagnosis and treatment by providing real-time data on skin conductance and cortisol levels.
A novel test bed for non-equilibrium many-body physics has been created using a one-dimensional quantum wire containing a mesoscopic lattice. Researchers were able to control the interactions between electrons and observe the emergence of a band-insulating phase with weak interactions.
Researchers demonstrate a universal probe for exotic states of matter by heating up quantum systems. This phenomenon is linked to the topological nature of the system and can be quantized in terms of a unique physical observable: the heating rate.
Researchers have developed a new learning algorithm that mimics the human brain's ability to forget unimportant memories, enabling computers to learn and forget in a proper way. This technology, called organismoids, uses quantum materials to create devices that can adapt and change their behavior over time.
Researchers have deciphered the electronic properties of transition metal dichalcogenides, a promising alternative to graphene for next-generation transistors. The discovery sheds light on how electrons behave in these materials, offering hope for future applications.
Scientists have successfully demonstrated size quantization of charge carriers in graphene nanoconstrictions, revealing key details relevant to future electronic devices. The study utilized high-quality samples and low temperatures to accurately measure the effects, closely following theoretical predictions.
Researchers used a new device to measure how plants take in and transport water, finding that substrates containing wood have no impact on root water uptake. The study provides insight into plant performance and adaptability to environmental conditions.
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.
Researchers at UC Davis have demonstrated that DNA can be modulated to act as an electromechanical switch, enabling the design of unique nanodevices. The discovery could lead to new paradigms for computing and improve energy efficiency in electronic devices.
Researchers at Rice University have discovered a new way to measure electrical transport properties of nanomaterials and structures at high frequencies. The technique produces unique optical signatures that can be used to identify the conductance of nanowires and other electronic components.
Researchers studied how anxiety affects political attitudes and found that induced anxiety leads to stronger anti-immigration beliefs. Watching thrilling videos increased physiological reactivity and influenced people's opinions, even when unrelated to politics.
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.
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.
Researchers at MIT have identified a class of chemical molecules that preserve the metallic properties of carbon nanotubes, enabling them to be assembled and manipulated without losing conductivity. This breakthrough has potential applications in detectors, sensors, and optoelectronics.
In an experiment, Weizmann Institute scientists succeeded in measuring the smallest electronic charge, equal to one-fifth the charge of a single electron. This measurement was made using a different electronic system, proving that it refers solely to the electronic charge itself.