Promising candidates for efficient future electronics, researchers are exploring these exotic materials for better computer memory, hard drives, even quantum computers.
New superconductor could lead to quantum computing breakthrough
A new type of superconductor may just be what physicists have been searching for over the past 40 years.
Mystery of gravity hole in Indian Ocean solved
The mystery around a region where Earth’s gravitational pull is weaker than other parts of our planet may finally have an answer.
Unbreakable communications using the power of quantum cryptography
Quantum key distribution is the only way to ensure an absolutely secured connection protected by the laws of quantum physics.
A deeper look at quantum tunneling lays the groundwork for new discoveries
Vital to the fusion process and used in a wealth of technological applications, new research shows quantum tunneling is still delivering surprises.
Nobel Laureate John B. Goodenough dies at 100
Goodenough’s visionary efforts in developing lithium ion batteries played an instrumental role in revolutionizing the way we generate, store, and use energy.
Scientists detect the X-ray signature of a single atom
A new technique can detect the X-ray signature of an individual atom, even determining the structure of its electron orbits.
A man-made cloud: Device generates electricity from thin air
A device that generates electricity using moisture in the air could be the future of sustainable power generation.
How bioinks could help astronauts survive long space missions
Scientists are exploring how to store and transport ready-to-use bioink cartridges to treat injuries on the International Space Station.
A paranoid experiment to test the future quantum internet
A group of scientists have carried out one of the strongest tests of quantum phenomena by observing nonlocality in a network.