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“By observing spin structure in “magic-angle” graphene, a team of scientists led by Brown University researchers have found a workaround for a long-standing roadblock in the field of two-dimensional electronics. For two decades, physicists have tried to directly manipulate the …
News Satellite built by Brown students and launched by SpaceX shows a low-cost way to reduce space junk
“Common sense suggests that space missions can only happen with multimillion-dollar budgets, materials built to withstand the unforgiving conditions beyond Earth’s atmosphere, and as a result of work done by highly trained specialists. But a team of engineering students …
“Scientists describe the microscopic structure of a recently discovered group of superconductors for the first time, a small step toward paving the way for future advances in superconducting technology. Dramatic advances in quantum computing, smartphones that only need to be …
“Skyrmions, tiny magnetic anomalies that arise in two-dimensional materials, can be used to generate true random numbers useful in cryptography and probabilistic computing. Whether for use in cybersecurity, gaming or scientific simulation, the world needs true random numbers, but generating …
“Magnets and superconductors don’t normally get along, but a new study shows that ‘magic-angle’ graphene is capable of producing both superconductivity and ferromagnetism, which could be useful in quantum computing. When two sheets of the carbon nanomaterial graphene are …
“A new study shows that mathematical topology can reveal how human cells organize into complex spatial patterns, helping to categorize them by the formation of branched and clustered structures. The field of mathematical topology is often described in terms of …
“In a study that could help to bring inexpensive, efficient perovskite solar cells one step closer to commercial use, researchers found a way to strengthen a key weak point in the cells, dramatically increasing their functional life. A research team …
“In an important step toward a fully implantable intracortical brain-computer interface system, BrainGate researchers demonstrated the first human use of a wireless transmitter capable of delivering high-bandwidth neural signals. Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) are an emerging assistive technology, enabling people with …
“Brown University researchers have shown that tiny channels between graphene sheets can be aligned in a way that makes them ideal for water filtration. When sheets of two-dimensional nanomaterials like graphene are stacked on top of each other, tiny gaps …
“By combining a ceramic material with graphene, Brown University engineers have made what they say is the toughest solid electrolyte built to date. A team of Brown University researchers has found a way to double the toughness of a ceramic …