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Semiconductors enter the “multi-tasking” era: New device cuts required components by 75% and quadruples processing speed

Researchers developed a transistor technology that enables a single device to perform multiple circuit functions simultaneously, simplifying circuit design and increasing data processing speed. The new approach reduces required transistors by 75% and increases data processing speed fourfold.

SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalAdvanced Functional Materials·DateJun 5, 2026

How does electron structure impact light responses in moiré materials?

New research reveals that the organization of electrons within a material determines its response to light. The study shows that moiré superlattices can be engineered to exhibit unusual properties by controlling electron arrangement.

SourceUniversity of Southern California·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeObservational study·DateApr 23, 2026
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Quantum ‘alchemy’ made feasible with excitons

A team of researchers from OIST and Stanford University has demonstrated a powerful new alternative approach to Floquet engineering by showing that excitons can produce Floquet effects more efficiently than light. This breakthrough enables the creation of novel quantum devices and materials with significantly lower intensities.

SourceOkinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University·JournalNature Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 19, 2026

SUTD researchers discover how pressure turns angstrom-thin semiconducting bismuth into a metal

Researchers at SUTD have discovered that applying pressure can transform angstrom-thin bismuth into a metallic material, eliminating its energy band gap and allowing electrons to move freely. This discovery enables the creation of layer-selective Ohmic contact, which allows electrical current to be steered between layers on demand.

SourceSingapore University of Technology and Design·JournalNano Letters·DateOct 24, 2025

Shining a light on dark valleytronics

Scientists at OIST use advanced spectroscopy to track the evolution of dark excitons, overcoming the fundamental challenge of accessing these elusive particles. The findings lay the foundation for dark valleytronics as a field, with potential applications in quantum information technologies.

SourceOkinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University·JournalNature Communications·TypeImaging analysis·DateSep 24, 2025
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When does a conductor not conduct?

A new atomically-thin material has been discovered that can switch between an insulating and conducting state by controlling the number of electrons. This property makes it a promising candidate for use in electronic devices such as transistors.

SourceARC Centre of Excellence in Future Low-Energy Electronics Technologies·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 29, 2024

Researchers demonstrate new, more energy-efficient devices using gallium nitride

Researchers have developed a new technique to dope gallium nitride (GaN), creating high-power electronic devices with reduced energy loss and increased efficiency. This breakthrough enables the use of GaN in compact power electronics for sustainable infrastructure, such as smart grids.

SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalApplied Physics Express·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 6, 2022

Making dark semiconductors shine

Researchers successfully manipulated energy levels in tungsten diselenide to induce luminescence, a breakthrough for controlling matter through light fields. The discovery could enhance optical properties of organic semiconductors, leading to innovative LED and solar cell applications.

SourceUniversity of Oldenburg·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 27, 2022
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A ‘zigzag’ blueprint for topological electronics

Researchers have confirmed a novel quantum topological material for ultra-low energy electronics, reducing energy consumption by a factor of four. The study reveals the potential of zigzag-Xene-nanoribbons to make topological transistors with robust edge states and low threshold voltage.

SourceARC Centre of Excellence in Future Low-Energy Electronics Technologies·JournalApplied Physics Reviews·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 8, 2022

Losing isn’t always bad: Gaining topology from loss

Researchers have demonstrated a novel topology arising from losses in hybrid light-matter particles, introducing a new avenue to induce topological effects. The study found that the mere presence of loss in an exciton-polariton system causes it to exhibit nontrivial topology.

SourceARC Centre of Excellence in Future Low-Energy Electronics Technologies·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 13, 2021