New research examines advanced thermal management technologies essential for the reliability and performance of spacecraft electronics, discussing materials, structures, and systems that mitigate heat challenges in space missions. Schematic of the thermal environment for electronics…
Researchers at Osaka University have developed a groundbreaking flexible optical sensor that works even when crumpled. Using carbon nanotube photodetectors and wireless Bluetooth technology, this sensor enables non-invasive analysis and holds promise for advancements in…
Rendering of the photonic topological insulator developed in the study. Credit: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute researchers have developed the first topological quantum simulator device in the strong light-matter interaction regime that operates at…
HKUST engineers have set a new standard in refrigeration with their elastocaloric device, achieving a 75 K temperature lift and improving efficiency by 48%, using environmentally sustainable materials. HKUST’s new cooling device breaks world records…
Researchers have enhanced solar energy harvesting by developing organic semiconductors that offer a cheaper, more adaptable alternative to silicon. A recent breakthrough reveals these materials can achieve higher efficiencies through a unique mechanism where electrons…
Liquid hydrogen requires a larger tank volume than today’s aviation kerosene but is at the same time lighter and contains more energy per kilogram of fuel. Credit: Cranfield University By 2045, nearly all short-range flights…
Artist’s representation of the formation pathway of vacancy complexes for spin-based qubits in the silicon carbide host lattice and to the right the associated energy landscape. Credit: University of Chicago Scientists Tame Quantum Bits in…
Researchers at TMOS have developed a metasurface-enabled solenoid beam that can pull particles towards it, potentially revolutionizing non-invasive medical procedures like biopsies. This technology, which uses a thin layer of nanopatterned silicon, offers a lightweight,…
Experts advocate for human-centered AI, urging the design of technology that supports and enriches human life, rather than forcing humans to adapt to it. A new book featuring fifty experts from over twelve countries and…
The DeepLens design method is highly effective in creating both classical optical designs and an extended depth-of-field computational lens. Credit: 2024 KAUST; Heno Hwang The DeepLens method by KAUST researchers automates the design of complex…
