Artist’s illustration of MoOCl2, whose unusual optical response allows light to be steered very differently depending on direction. The study found one of the strongest reported light-bending effects for a natural material in the visible…
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Researchers tested a new approach to managing profile visibility on an online matchmaking platform and found it substantially improved match quality and user engagement. Credit: Shutterstock A new study suggests that a simple change to…
Yale researchers have developed a brain-computer interface that allows people to control a video game using only their thoughts, achieving rapid learning with minimal training. Credit: Shutterstock Researchers developed a brain-controlled gaming system that learns…
The fiber that collects water from the air. Credit: The University of Texas at Austin Engineers have created innovative materials that pull drinking water from the air, including a water-harvesting jacket and a record-setting collection…
The Mars rover with its innovative wheels, which can ‘swim’ through sand, modelled on a desert lizard. Credit: Marco Schmidt / University of Wuerzburg, Germany A Sahara desert lizard has inspired a new approach to…
A new skin-like computing patch developed at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (UChicago PME) can analyze health data using artificial intelligence in an unprecedented way. Credit: UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular…
Researchers say a surprisingly advanced sodium-ion battery is bringing a low-cost alternative to Tesla-style lithium-ion technology within reach. Credit: Shutterstock A new study found that a commercial sodium-ion battery from China rivals Tesla’s batteries in…
The superconducting sensors need a temperature below 25 milli Kelvin. This is achieved by using a He4-He3 dilution refrigerator, pictured here. It is similar to those used for quantum computers. Credit: Régis Decker / HZB…
A major advance in magnon research has dramatically extended the lifetime of these magnetic excitations, overcoming one of the biggest obstacles to their use in quantum technologies. Credit: Shutterstock Physicists at the University of Vienna…
Researchers have shown that a long-overlooked electrostatic force can become surprisingly powerful in a special ferroelectric fluid, causing the liquid to move in ways not seen in conventional materials. Credit: SciTechDaily.com Electrostatic forces enable low-voltage…
