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Spintronics by 'straintronics'

Scientists from France, Spain, and Germany show that applying an electric field can induce superferromagnetism in iron nanograins on a BaTiO3 substrate. This 'straintronics' approach offers a scalable, fast, and energy-efficient alternative to traditional magnetic memories.

SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie·JournalPhysical Review Materials·DateFeb 14, 2019
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Kazan University puts forth ideas on the nature of dark matter

Researchers suggest that dark matter consists of axions, pseudo-Goldstone bosons capable of interacting with photons. The discovery could help identify the particles comprising dark matter and shed light on the nature of this mysterious component.

SourceKazan Federal University·JournalPhysical Review D·DateFeb 5, 2019
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The Coulomb interaction in van der Waals heterostructures

Researchers studied electronic structures of van der Waals heterostructures under applied vertical electric field, revealing Coulomb interaction's impact on bandedges. This nonlinear variation is attributed to interlayer charge transfer, essential for nanoelectronic device applications.

SourceScience China Press·DateNov 16, 2018

Scientists to track the reaction of crystals to the electric field

A new method for measuring crystal response to electric fields was developed by an international scientific team from Peter the Great Saint-Petersburg Polytechnic University. The technique helps improve existing and create new functional materials.

SourcePeter the Great Saint-Petersburg Polytechnic University·JournalJournal of Applied Crystallography·DateNov 6, 2018

Making steps toward improved data storage

Researchers at Kyoto University successfully created intense terahertz pulses to fine-tune the switching behavior of a phase-change memory material. This breakthrough could lead to faster and more stable memory technologies with increased density.

SourceKyoto University·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateNov 6, 2018

Researchers develop new technique to understand biology at the nanoscale

Researchers have developed a system that uses microfluidic-based systems and electric fields to understand vesicles. This technique can differentiate between infectious and non-infectious vesicles, such as HIV, and has potential applications in improving drug delivery techniques.

SourceWashington State University·JournalPhysical Review Fluids·DateNov 5, 2018
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How are pulsed electric fields being used in cancer therapy?

Researchers are using pulsed electric fields to treat tumors, inducing cell death and stimulating the immune system. The technology delivers genes encoding cancer-fighting proteins into tumor cells, increases drug efficiency, and affects cell signaling.

SourceMary Ann Liebert, Inc./Genetic Engineering News·JournalBioelectricity·DateOct 11, 2018

Study demonstrates new mechanism for developing electronic devices

Researchers at OIST have discovered a new method to manipulate electrons on the nanometer scale using light. By inducing electric fields on material surfaces, they can control electron flow within specific areas, potentially leading to faster and better functioning devices.

SourceOkinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University·JournalScience Advances·DateSep 26, 2018

A novel nanoactuator system has been developed

A new nanoactuator system has been developed that can tune the conformation of biomolecules using an electric field. The system uses a gold nanoparticle tethered on a conducting surface, which can be moved reversibly using electric fields and monitored optically via changes in its plasmon resonance.

SourceUniversity of Jyväskylä - Jyväskylän yliopisto·JournalNanoscale·DateAug 28, 2018
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When spiders balloon through the air, it's (literally) electric

Researchers discovered that spiders can detect and respond to electric fields, which provide lift and trigger ballooning behavior. The study suggests that variation in atmospheric electric fields may explain dispersal patterns in spiders and other animals.

SourceCell Press·JournalCurrent Biology·DateJul 5, 2018

Spiders go ballooning on electric fields

Scientists from the University of Bristol have discovered that spiders can become airborne in the absence of wind when subjected to electric fields, defying current theories on aerodynamic drag. The researchers believe that electric fields trigger ballooning and provide lift, revolutionizing our understanding of spider dispersal.

SourceUniversity of Bristol·JournalCurrent Biology·DateJul 5, 2018

Water compresses under a high gradient electric field

Scientists at University of Illinois discovered that water molecules can be compressed by 3% under a high-gradient electric field, which may be useful for precise filtering of biomolecules. The compression occurs because the charges on water molecules align with the electric field, and the membrane's thinness focuses the force.

SourceUniversity of Illinois Grainger College of Engineering·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJul 2, 2018
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Spintronics: Controlling magnetic spin with electric fields

Researchers at EPFL demonstrated electric field control of spin in germanium telluride and multiferroic semiconductors using SARPES technique. This breakthrough enables programmable semiconductor-based spintronics with reduced energy consumption.

SourceEcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne·JournalPhysical Review X·DateJun 19, 2018

Even a shark's electrical 'sixth sense' may be tuned to attack

Researchers discovered that sharks' electrosensing organs react in an all-or-none manner to tiny electrical fields, unlike skates which respond with graded currents. The study suggests that genes controlling ion channels may be responsible for this difference.

SourceNIH/National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke·JournalNature·DateMay 30, 2018

Graphene paves the way to faster high-speed optical communications

Researchers created a technology that boosts graphene's non-linear optical effects using electrical fields, leading to faster and more reliable ultra-broad bandwidth transfers. This breakthrough could enable larger volumes of information to be processed or transmitted.

SourceGraphene Flagship·JournalNature Nanotechnology·DateMay 21, 2018

Detecting the shape of laser pulses

A team of researchers at the Institute for Basic Science developed a new method to measure laser pulse shapes in ambient air. The patented technique, TIPTOE, uses tunnel ionization and achieves temporal characterization of laser pulses without X-ray pulses or vacuum conditions.

SourceInstitute for Basic Science·JournalOptica·DateMay 17, 2018
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Profiling extreme beams: Scientists devise new diagnostic for particle accelerators

Researchers have devised a new diagnostic tool to measure the brightness and size of high-brightness beams at particle accelerators. The 'charge density monitor' can accurately measure micron-sized beams with femtosecond pulses, enabling precise measurements of fundamental physics in high-energy beam experiments.

SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalPhysical Review X·DateMay 10, 2018

Design for magnetoelectric device may improve your memory

Researchers have designed a magnetoelectric device that uses chromia to store information without requiring an externally applied magnetic field. This could lead to more energy-efficient and compact memory devices.

SourceAmerican Institute of Physics·JournalApplied Physics Letters·DateMay 4, 2018

Untangling DNA knots

MIT researchers have discovered the factors that determine whether a DNA knot moves along the strand or jams in place. By manipulating the electric field strength, they can induce knots to move towards one end of the molecule, potentially enabling more accurate genome sequencing and knot removal methods.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateMay 3, 2018

Freeing electrons to better trap them

Researchers at UNIGE and MBI successfully place an electron in a dual state, neither free nor bound, and regulate its electronic structure. They also discover that high-intensity lasers can amplify light, enabling new possibilities for intense laser propagation in gases.

SourceUniversité de Genève·JournalNature Physics·DateApr 16, 2018

Breakthrough made in atomically thin magnets

Researchers at Cornell University have made a breakthrough in controlling atomically thin magnets using an electric field, opening the door to more powerful and efficient data storage. This technology has the potential to replace current methods that consume electrical power and create heat.

SourceCornell University·JournalNature Materials·DateApr 4, 2018
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Future electric cars could recharge wirelessly while you drive

University of Colorado Boulder engineers are developing a proof of concept for wireless power transfer that can transmit electrical energy through electric fields at high frequencies. This technology has the potential to enable electric vehicles to charge on the go, reducing the need for frequent charging stations and increasing drivin...

SourceUniversity of Colorado at Boulder·DateMar 27, 2018

Shedding light on the mystery of the superconducting dome

Researchers observed the full range of superconducting states from insulator to superconductor and back to re-entrant insulator in a WS2 monolayer. The discovery could lead to rational design of 2D superconducting devices at relatively high temperatures.

SourceUniversity of Groningen·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateMar 19, 2018

Evading in-flight lightning strikes

Electrically charging a plane could significantly reduce its risk of being struck by lightning, according to MIT researchers. The proposed system would charge the aircraft to a negative level to dampen the more highly charged positive end, preventing it from reaching a critical level and initiating a lightning strike.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·DateMar 9, 2018
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Demonstration of a single molecule piezoelectric effect

Researchers from IOCB Prague and IP CAS demonstrate a strong converse piezoelectric effect at individual molecules of heptahelicene derivative on a silver surface. The study provides new insights into the electromechanical behavior of individual molecules, opening up possibilities for nanoscale molecular devices.

SourceInstitute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences (IOCB Prague)·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·DateFeb 15, 2018

Recreating outer space in the lab

Researchers at Tohoku University successfully recreated conditions similar to those in space without an electric field-trapping boundary. The study shows the electron gas expands adiabatically when electric fields are removed, demonstrating the extension of classical thermodynamics to out-of-equilibrium systems.

SourceTohoku University·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateFeb 13, 2018

New, low cost alternative for ethylene production

Scientists at Waseda University have developed a novel reaction mechanism for the oxidative coupling of methane, enabling the efficient synthesis of ethylene at a lower temperature. This breakthrough could significantly reduce production costs and make the process more accessible to small-scale manufacturers.

SourceWaseda University·JournalThe Journal of Physical Chemistry C·DateJan 28, 2018

New sensor for measuring electric field strength

A new silicon-based sensor developed by TU Wien measures electric field strength without distortion, with potential applications in weather forecasting, industrial process control, and high-voltage power line safety. The sensor achieves impressive levels of precision, reliably measuring weak fields of less than 200 volts per meter.

SourceVienna University of Technology·JournalNature Electronics·DateJan 24, 2018
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Piecework at the nano assembly line

Researchers at TUM have developed a novel electric propulsion technology for nanorobots, allowing them to move at speeds 100,000 times faster than traditional biochemical processes. This breakthrough enables the creation of molecular assembly lines, paving the way for future nanotechnology applications.

SourceTechnical University of Munich (TUM)·JournalScience·DateJan 19, 2018

Controlling nanoscale DNA robots from the macroscale

Researchers have developed a new method to power nanoscale DNA robots using electric fields, enabling fast and precise movement. This breakthrough enables the creation of digital memory, cargo transfer, and 3D printing of molecules.

SourceAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)·JournalScience·DateJan 18, 2018

Using electricity to switch magnetism

Scientists have successfully controlled magnetic oscillations of certain ferrous materials using electrical fields, enabling faster and more precise data storage. This breakthrough has huge implications for future electronics applications, where magnetic effects are currently difficult to write and store.

SourceVienna University of Technology·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJan 18, 2018
Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C)

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Space weather, EarthScope, and protecting the national electrical grid

Researchers are using a new 3D mapping technique to assess the risk of space weather events on the US power grid. The method uses data from EarthScope to create detailed maps of ground conductivity, which can help identify vulnerable sections of transmission lines and inform real-time power-flow management.

SourceEarthScope National Office·DateDec 12, 2017

Physicists from MSU stretched a diamond using an electric field

A research team from MSU found that stretching diamond crystallites under an electric field causes changes in luminescence spectrum, making them suitable for use in quantum optic devices. The discovery could lead to the development of detectors for contact-free measuring of electric and magnetic fields with high spatial resolution

SourceLomonosov Moscow State University·JournalNano Letters·DateDec 6, 2017

'Magnetoelectric' material shows promise as memory for electronics

Researchers have developed a high-quality magnetoelectric material that can store information using both electric and magnetic fields. The material enables the creation of low-power devices with multifunctional capabilities, paving the way for more efficient electronics.

SourceUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison·JournalNature Communications·DateNov 29, 2017
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Missing link between new topological phases of matter discovered

The study reveals that bismuth doping in PbSnSe films causes a ferroelectric phase transition, changing the allowable energy levels of electrons. This effect enables the development of new functionality, including lossless conduction of electricity.

SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie·JournalNature Communications·DateOct 17, 2017

JILA spinning method confirms the electron still seems round

Physicists at JILA have confirmed the leading results on electron roundness using a unique spinning molecule technique, measuring its symmetry to provide new insights into fundamental physics and potential fossils of ancient asymmetry. The method offers future potential for more sensitive searches and tests of natural constants.

SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateOct 9, 2017

New analysis explains role of defects in metal oxides

Researchers at MIT discovered that imperfections in metal oxide materials can alter their properties, enabling new types of low-energy computer memory and processing devices. The findings provide a theoretical framework to understand the effects of defects on material stability and structure under strong electric fields.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateSep 21, 2017

Colder and colder

Researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science have created a novel method for cooling ions using electrostatic fields, allowing them to reach temperatures near absolute zero. This breakthrough enables the study of large biological molecules and nanoparticles, with potential applications in medicine and materials science.

SourceWeizmann Institute of Science·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateSep 18, 2017
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Neural stem cells steered by electric fields in rat brain

Scientists at the University of California - Davis have discovered a way to steer neural stem cells transplanted into the rat brain towards specific locations using electric fields. This breakthrough opens up new possibilities for effectively guiding stem cells to repair brain damage and treat diseases such as stroke and injuries.

SourceUniversity of California - Davis·JournalStem Cell Reports·DateJul 11, 2017

New metrology technique measures electric fields

American scientists have developed a new method to measure electric fields using atomic resonance-based technology, allowing for accurate and traceable measurements. This technique has improved spatial resolution and can measure frequencies up to one terahertz, relevant for future wireless mobile telecommunication systems.

SourceAmerican Institute of Physics·JournalJournal of Applied Physics·DateJun 20, 2017

Printed sensors monitor tire wear in real time

Researchers have developed an inexpensive printed sensor that can track millimeter-scale changes in tire tread depth with high accuracy. The technology has the potential to increase safety, improve vehicle performance, and reduce fuel consumption by detecting sub-millimeter resolution of tire wear.

SourceDuke University·JournalIEEE Sensors Journal·DateJun 14, 2017

Looking at complex light wave forms

A team of researchers has developed a method to completely characterize the evolution of weak electric fields in light pulses. This allows for the measurement of electric field characteristics such as direction, duration, and intensity.

SourceUniversity of Freiburg·JournalNature Photonics·DateMay 31, 2017
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Researchers find new way to control light with electric fields

Researchers at NC State University have discovered a method to control light with electric fields, allowing for significant, tunable changes in the refractive index of materials. This breakthrough could lead to applications in virtual reality, animation, and camouflage.

SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalNano Letters·DateMay 25, 2017

NASA mission uncovers a dance of electrons in space

The MMS mission has discovered a hybrid motion exhibited by electrons in intermediate strength magnetic fields, characterized by spiraling and bouncing motions. This phenomenon plays a key role in magnetic reconnection, a process that can explosively release large amounts of stored magnetic energy.

SourceNASA/Goddard Space Flight Center·DateMay 18, 2017

International team solves mystery of colloidal chains

Researchers created long chains of micron-sized metal spheres using an electric field, which then maintained their structure without the need for further application. The discovery could lead to new electronic devices and methods for fabricating conductive paths on different substrates.

SourceNorthwestern University·JournalNature Communications·DateMay 12, 2017

Reducing conducting thin film surface roughness for electronics

University of Massachusetts Amherst engineers develop a physical processing method to reduce surface roughness in conducting thin films. This approach uses electrical surface treatment to smooth out the metallic surface, reducing its ability to conduct electrical and thermal energy.

SourceAmerican Institute of Physics·JournalApplied Physics Letters·DateMar 7, 2017
Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm)

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Artificially introduced atomic-level sensors enable measurements of the electric field within a working semiconductor device

Researchers at Tokyo Institute of Technology have developed a technique to measure the electric field within a working semiconductor device, enabling studies of next-generation electronics. The approach exploits single electron spins and nitrogen-vacancy centers in diamond, promising spatial resolution of 10 nm for complex devices.

SourceTokyo Institute of Technology·JournalACS Nano·DateFeb 2, 2017

Calculating 1 billion plasma particles in a supercomputer

Researchers at National Institutes of Natural Sciences successfully simulated a plasma blob's movement with unprecedented accuracy, calculating 1 billion particles. This breakthrough allows for finely detailed analyses of the plasma's internal structure and temperature distribution, greatly improving prediction accuracy.

SourceNational Institutes of Natural Sciences·JournalNuclear Fusion·DateDec 21, 2016
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