Tungsten ditelluride shows bistable and electrically switchable spontaneous polarization states; potential for new nano-electronics applications

Scientists chemically treated the surface of wire-looking nanostructures made of zinc oxide to apply a uniform coating of titanium dioxide; these semiconducting nanowires could be used as high-activity catalysts for solar fuel production

University of Wisconsin-Madison engineers have devised a method to create pieces of "smart" glass that can recognize images without requiring any sensors or circuits or power sources

Magnetic resonance imaging enables to scan the magnetic field of single atoms with unprecedented resolution

Material developed at MIT can passively capture solar heat for home heating or industrial applications

Developing a method for discovering new chemical reactions

Smart materials on wrist-worn prototypes can aid people diagnosed with depression, anxiety, and bi-polar disorders in monitoring their emotions

A new 3D-printed prosthetic hand can learn the wearers' movement patterns to help amputee patients perform daily tasks, reports a study published this week in Science Robotics

Findings shed new light on the nature of electron interactions in quantum systems and establishing a potential new platform for future quantum computers

Work resolves mystery and offers new path for light-emitting and other devices

Transistors connected with twisted electrodes maintain functionality even after being bent and washed over 1,000 times and can activate LED or detect electrocardiogram signals

The major obstacle for commercialization is the stability of perovskite devices