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New technique could make MRI more precise

Researchers at the University of Stuttgart have developed a new technique that allows for simultaneous excitation and detection in MRI, reducing dead time and enabling precise imaging of rapidly decaying signals. This method has potential applications in medical imaging, materials research, and safety inspections, and could lead to new...

SourceUniversitaet Stuttgart·JournalScience Advances·DateSep 17, 2026

Toward power-generating displays: a single device that harvests and emits light

Researchers have developed a single device that can harvest light and emit bright visible light, achieving high efficiency in both power conversion and electroluminescence. The device uses a novel organic semiconductor material with controlled energy flow, enabling it to operate at standard lithium-ion battery voltages.

SourceInstitute of Science Tokyo·JournalAdvanced Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 21, 2026

Molecular hybridization through vacuum

Researchers at Max Planck Institute successfully couple spatially separated molecules via a modified vacuum field in an optical microresonator. This breakthrough enables the creation of synthetic states of coupled molecules, with potential applications in quantum technology and information processing.

SourceMax Planck Institute for the Science of Light·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeImaging analysis·DateAug 13, 2025

Multifunctional composite aerogel for multi-energy conversion and electromagnetic shielding

The researchers developed a multifunctional phase-change composite that integrates multiple energy conversion capabilities with superior EMI shielding. The novel composite combines solar-thermal, thermoelectric, electrothermal, and magnetothermal energy conversion with high EMI shielding effectiveness.

SourceShanghai Jiao Tong University Journal Center·JournalNano-Micro Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 25, 2025

Ultra‑broadband and ultra‑high electromagnetic interference shielding performance of aligned and compact MXene films

A highly aligned and compact MXene film exhibits exceptional electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding effectiveness across ultra-broadband frequencies. The innovative film, developed by Professor Xuchun Gui's team, demonstrates infrared stealth capabilities making it a promising candidate for advanced stealth applications.

SourceShanghai Jiao Tong University Journal Center·JournalNano-Micro Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 24, 2025

Single-shot simultaneous intensity, phase, and polarization imaging with metasurface

A team of researchers from Jinan University has developed a metasurface-based imaging technique that can precisely measure the intensity, phase, and polarization of arbitrary light field distributions in a single exposure. The system uses optimized metasurface structural parameters to diffract incident light fields into sub-images that...

SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 29, 2025

The ticking of thorium nuclear optical clocks

The thorium-229 nuclear optical clock has the potential to achieve a very high-precision time and frequency standard due to its unique properties. Despite significant progress, numerous challenges remain, including temperature sensitivity and the scarcity of the isotope.

SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·DateApr 1, 2025

Conformal radiation-type programmable metasurface for agile millimeter-wave OAM generation

Researchers developed a conformal programmable metasurface that generates Orbital Angular Momentum (OAM) waves at millimeter-wave frequencies without external spatial excitation. The design mitigates feed leakage radiation and realizes low-profile configuration, enabling next-generation wireless communication and space-based applications.

SourceResearch·JournalResearch·TypeNews article·DateMar 30, 2025

Building bridges in physics

Researchers from Osaka University have discovered a connection between strain equations for atomic dislocations and the Biot-Savart law in electromagnetism. This link enables researchers to use a well-known formula to analyze the effects of dislocations, leading to new findings on material science.

SourceOsaka University·JournalRoyal Society Open Science·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMar 5, 2025

Researchers demonstrate new technique for stealing AI models

A team of researchers has developed a novel technique to steal artificial intelligence (AI) models by monitoring electromagnetic signals. The method allows attackers to recreate the high-level features of an AI model with 99.91% accuracy, potentially undermining intellectual property rights and exposing sensitive data.

SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalIACR Transactions on Cryptographic Hardware and Embedded Systems·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 12, 2024

NUS scientists discover a novel way of activating muscle cells’ natural defenses against cancer using magnetic pulses

A team of researchers from NUS has developed a novel method to stimulate muscle cells using magnetic therapy, which produces and releases proteins with anticancer properties. The study demonstrates that this non-invasive approach can prevent cancer cell growth and invasion, similar to exercise.

SourceNational University of Singapore·JournalCells·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 15, 2024

Revolutionary battery technology to boost EV range 10-fold or more

Researchers have developed a functional polymeric binder for stable, high-capacity anode material that can increase the current EV range at least 10-fold. The new polymer utilizes hydrogen bonding and Coulombic forces to control volumetric expansion, resulting in a thick high-capacity electrode and maximum energy density.

SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalAdvanced Functional Materials·DateMar 28, 2023

NYUAD researcher and colleagues develop novel “smart pills” that improve the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal disorders

Researchers have developed a new system to facilitate the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal motility disorders. The ingestible 'smart pill' tracks movement through the GI tract using magnetic fields, allowing for more accurate and efficient diagnosis and targeted therapeutic interventions.

SourceNew York University·JournalNature Electronics·DateFeb 13, 2023

Tailoring 'hollow' hydrogen molecule generation with two-color, bicircularly polarized laser pulses

A team of researchers has developed an experimental method to manipulate the Rydberg state excitation in hydrogen molecules using bicircular two-color laser pulses. By controlling the photon effect and field effect, they were able to generate Rydberg states while varying the extent to which each effect contributed to the process.

Upside-down design expands wide-spectrum super-camera abilities

Researchers at Duke University have developed a new design for plasmonic metasurfaces that greatly expands their frequency range while also making them more robust against the elements. The new fabrication process allows for the use of a wide variety of shapes, opening up new possibilities for applications such as super cameras.

SourceDuke University·JournalNano Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 6, 2022

Teaching physics to AI makes the student a master

Researchers at Duke University have developed a machine learning algorithm that incorporates known physics into neural networks, allowing for new insights into material properties and more efficient predictions. The approach helps the algorithm attain transparency and accuracy, even with limited training data.

SourceDuke University·JournalAdvanced Optical Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 17, 2022

New “micro-rocker” bots are powered by a single electromagnetic coil

Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology have developed micro-rocker bots that can move precisely on a solid surface using a single electromagnetic coil. The robots, about the size of a particle of dust, are controlled by a magnetic field generated by the coil and can perform well-controlled movement with selectable direction.

SourceGeorgia Institute of Technology·JournalJournal of Micro-Bio Robotics·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 20, 2022

Quantum physics sets a speed limit to electronics

Researchers investigated the shortest possible time scale of optoelectronic phenomena and found that it cannot be increased beyond one petahertz. The experiments used ultra-short laser pulses to create free charge carriers in materials, which were then moved by a second pulse to generate an electric current.

SourceVienna University of Technology·JournalNature Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMar 25, 2022

Don’t underestimate undulating graphene

Researchers at Rice University have developed a new type of electronics using undulating graphene, which creates mini channels that produce detectable magnetic fields. This technology has the potential to facilitate nanoscale optical devices and valleytronics applications, such as converging lenses and collimators.

SourceRice University·JournalNano Letters·DateMar 23, 2022

Convenient wireless charging for home use

Researchers at Aalto University developed a simple, low-cost wireless charging system that provides efficient charging regardless of device position or orientation. The new design uses a cylindrical power coil to create a donut-shaped charging field, increasing convenience and reliability for consumer devices.

SourceAalto University·JournalIEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics·DateMar 4, 2022