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Efficient, stable, and eco-friendly thermoelectric material discovered

A team of researchers at Hokkaido University has developed a barium cobalt oxide thermoelectric converter that is reproducibly stable and efficient at temperatures as high as 600°C. This breakthrough material shows promise for wide deployment in high-temperature thermoelectric conversion devices.

Neon ice shows promise as new qubit platform

A team of scientists at Argonne National Laboratory has created a new qubit platform using neon gas, freezing it into a solid and trapping a single electron. The system shows great promise as an ideal building block for future quantum computers.

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Guiding a superconducting future with graphene quantum magic

Scientists have identified magic-angle twisted bilayer graphene as a promising material for high-temperature superconductivity. Researchers found that nematic order in MATBG originates from the interference between fluctuations of a novel degree-of-freedom combining valley and spin degrees.

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Beam me up to 5G, Schottky

An international team of scientists has developed an organic semiconductor that can operate in the 5G frequency range, with a structure featuring ultralow capacitance and resistance. The innovation paves the way for mass manufacturing at low cost using solution processing techniques.

Nanopores feel the heat

A team of researchers at Osaka University created a thermocouple made of gold and platinum nanowires to measure the temperature directly next to a nanopore. They found that thermal energy was dissipated in proportion to the momentum of the ionic flow, in line with Ohm's law predictions.

Scientists reduce all-solid-state battery resistance by heating it

Researchers from Tokyo Tech and AIST develop a strategy to restore the low electrical resistance in all-solid-state lithium batteries. By heating the interface between the positive electrode and solid electrolyte, they reduce the resistance to comparable levels of unexposed batteries.

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Novel biosensors set to revolutionise brain-controlled robotics

A novel carbon-based biosensor developed at the University of Technology Sydney detects electrical signals sent by the brain, translating them into commands for autonomous robotic systems. The biosensor overcomes three major challenges in graphene-based biosensing: corrosion, durability, and skin-contact resistance.

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Novel quantum effect discovered in naturally occurring graphene

Researchers have found a way to stabilize the novel quantum effect in graphene at room temperature, which could lead to breakthroughs in data storage and computer components. The discovery was made using standard microfabrication techniques and showed that the material can generate its own magnetic field.

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Towards more energy-efficient 2D semiconductor devices

Researchers from SUTD discover a family of 2D semiconductors with Ohmic contacts, reducing electrical resistance and generating less waste heat. This breakthrough could pave the way for high-performance and energy-efficient electronics, potentially replacing silicon-based technology.

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A super new theory

A researcher at the University of Tsukuba introduces a new theoretical model of high-temperature superconductivity based on the calculation of the Berry connection. This model helps explain experimental results better than the current theory and may enable lossless energy transmission.

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New algorithm to ensure more accuracy in studying the interior of the Earth

Geophysicists at St. Petersburg State University have developed an algorithm to combine electrical resistivity tomography (ERT) and radiomagnetotelluric (RMT) methods for more accurate subsurface imaging. The joint inversion of CSRMT and ERT data provides a closer match to borehole data, improving the accuracy of geophysical exploration.

How do good metals go bad?

Researchers found that exotic metallic materials exhibit poor electrical conductivity due to tiny amounts of impurities or defects. These defects cause electrons to remain localized, hindering current flow at low frequencies, but allowing it at high frequencies.

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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...

Scientists uncover major cause of resistance in solid electrolytes

Researchers from Argonne National Laboratory and Northwestern University used electron holography and atom probe tomography to study grain boundaries in a solid electrolyte material. They found that impurities such as silicon and aluminum caused resistance, which can be mitigated by intentionally inserting elements into the material.

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Fast-charging damages electric car batteries

Researchers found that commercial fast-charging stations cause high temperatures and resistance damage to electric car batteries, leading to capacity loss and potential fires. The University of California, Riverside developed an adaptive fast-charging algorithm to mitigate this issue.

A new look at 'strange metals'

A new synthesis method has been developed to unlock the secrets of 'strange metals', which exhibit unusual temperature behavior. The research team's findings confirm that quantum-critical charge fluctuations play a key role in their behavior.

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New laser technique images quantum world in a trillionth of a second

Researchers have recorded how electrons interact with atomic vibrations in solids, capturing the processes that cause electrical resistance and superconductivity. The study enables visualization of dynamic properties of quantum materials, shedding light on high-temperature superconductivity and other phenomena.

New cuprate superconductor may challenge the classical wisdom

Researchers have discovered a new high-temperature superconductor (Ba2CuO4-δ) with a transition temperature above 73K, featuring an exceptionally compressed local octahedron and heavily over-doped hole carriers. This finding challenges the long-held scenario of superconductivity in cuprates.

Waterproof graphene electronic circuits

Researchers have discovered that integrating graphene with metal in circuits reduces contact resistance impact from humidity, enabling more efficient sensors. This breakthrough could lead to significant cost reduction and better environmental monitoring.

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Ultralow power consumption for data recording

Researchers at Tohoku University have developed a new phase change material, Cr2Ge2Te6, that achieves a significant reduction in power consumption for data recording in phase change memory (PCRAM). The material exhibits an inverse resistance change and combines low operation energy, high data retention, and fast operation speed.

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New chromium-based superconductor has an unusual electronic state

Researchers discovered a new chromium-based superconductor with an unusual electronic state, characterized by linear magnetic resistance at ultralow temperatures. This finding could contribute to the development of new superconductors and materials with unique properties.

Iron secrets behind superconductors unlocked

Researchers from the University of Copenhagen and Cornell University have discovered why certain iron-based materials exhibit fine superconducting properties. The findings suggest that individual modes of operation facilitate superconductivity in these materials.

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Spray-on memory could enable bendable digital storage

Researchers at Duke University have developed a fully-printed digital memory device using an aerosol jet printer and nanoparticle inks. The device stores information in states of resistance, allowing for flexible electronics on bendable materials, and has a write speed rivaling that of flash drives.

Argon is not the 'dope' for metallic hydrogen

Scientists studied the effect of noble gas argon on pressurized hydrogen and found that it did not ease the transition to a metallic state. The team brought argon-doped hydrogen up to extreme pressures, but observed no structural changes, indicating that argon is not the ideal facilitator for metallic hydrogen.

Researchers pave the way for ionotronic nanodevices

Researchers at Aalto University have visualized the effect of oxygen ion migration on complex oxide materials, leading to uniform and reversible changes in electrical resistance. This finding could pave the way for the development of resistance-switching random access memories.

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State of the art sensors made from graphene and children's toy silly putty

Researchers have created extremely sensitive sensors using graphene-infused silly putty, which can measure breathing, pulse, and blood pressure with unprecedented sensitivity. The material shows promise for applications in medical devices and diagnostics, offering a potentially inexpensive alternative to traditional sensors.

Wireless, wearable toxic-gas detector

MIT researchers have developed low-cost chemical sensors that enable smartphones to detect trace amounts of toxic gases. The sensors, made from chemically altered carbon nanotubes, can be worn by soldiers on the battlefield or people working with hazardous chemicals to rapidly detect the presence of chemical weapons.

Discovered a new magnet

A new magnet has been discovered that can control Dirac fermions with zero mass. The researchers found that applying a magnetic field perpendicularly to the layers suppressed conductivity by 1000 percent and confined Dirac electrons, leading to a bulk half-integer quantum Hall effect.

Superconductivity: Footballs with no resistance

Researchers from Max Planck Institute achieve light-induced lossless electricity transmission in fullerenes, contributing to the search for practical superconducting materials. The discovery could lead to a better understanding of high-temperature superconductivity and the development of artificial superconductors.

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Scientists build a neural network using plastic memristors

Researchers from Russia and Italy develop neural network based on polymeric memristors, enabling machine vision and intelligent control systems. The networks can learn and perform logical operations, offering a promising alternative to traditional computing methods.

With 300 kilometers per second to new electronics

Scientists have discovered a new material that exhibits extremely large magnetoresistance due to its superfast electrons. The material, niobium phosphide, has the potential to revolutionize the design of electronic components, enabling faster processing and storage of data.

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Quantization of 'surface Dirac states' could lead to exotic applications

Researchers at RIKEN have successfully demonstrated the integer quantum Hall effect in a new type of film, known as a 3D topological insulator. By quantizing surface Dirac states, they overcame limitations that had hindered previous efforts to harness these materials for low-power consumption electronics.

Insight into inner magnetic layers

Measurements at BESSY II have shown how spin filters form within magnetic sandwiches, enhancing understanding of processes critical for future TMR data storage devices and other spintronic components. The discovery reveals new interfacial effects that strongly influence the amplitude of tunnel magnetoresistance.

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Superconducting circuits, simplified

The nanocryotron device uses a single layer of niobium nitride deposited on an insulator to create a simple superconducting circuit. By controlling the flow of current through the circuit, it can act as a switch, making it a potential component for digital computers.