The future of technology might just be hiding in the tiniest of places. Scientists have made a big leap in understanding how to create and control quantum emitters, which are like super-small light switches. These switches can release light one particle at a time. This is a big deal because it could
Ceramic membranes are super important in things like batteries and gas filters. They help make energy and split gases. But making them is tricky. When people heat them up to make them dense, some parts evaporate or move around. This messes up how well they work, especially in things like proton-cond
Polymers, those versatile materials we often associate with plastics, are stepping into the spotlight of electronics. Researchers have discovered a way to manipulate how spins travel through these materials, paving the way for advanced electronics that function at room temperature. This is a game-ch
Aluminum has always been a popular choice for making things light and strong. But what if it could be even stronger? That's where single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) come in. These tiny tubes are incredibly strong and have a large surface area, making them perfect for reinforcing materials. The
Scientists have discovered a new way to create special crystals. They mixed two old methods to make this happen. These crystals are unique because they can be magnetic. Three new types were made. One is not magnetic at all. The other two have parts that can be magnetic. One of these is like a 3D puz
Ceramics made from Y 2 O 3 and MgO are great for handling tough conditions and letting mid-infrared light pass through. But they often have flaws like uneven phases, big grains, and poor distribution. The usual way of making them, called coprecipitation, doesn't work well because Y 3+ and Mg
A group of very smart people from OpenAI and Google Brain decided to start a new company called Periodic Labs. They want to use AI to discover new materials, like super conductors. They got a lot of money, $300 million, from investors to do this. The idea started when two friends, Liam Fedus and Ek
A big problem in chemistry is separating ethane (C2H6) from ethylene (C2H4). These gases are similar, but important for different industries. Scientists have been working on ways to do this better. One approach is using special materials called metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). These are like tiny s
Double perovskites are like the superheroes of solar tech, but they have a kryptonite: disorder in their atomic structure. Two of these heroes, Cs2AgBiCl6 and Cs2AgInCl6, have been under the spotlight. Scientists wanted to understand how these materials behave when their atoms get mixed up. They us
Hydrogels are a big deal in the world of medical tech. They are flexible and play nice with the body. They can be used to track how the body is doing. But there is a catch. Making them strong, stretchy, and conductive is tough. It is like trying to make a rubber band that can also carry electricity
