A groundbreaking research study recently unveiled a remarkable development in the field of materials science – the achievement of a giant magneto-superelasticity of 5% in a Ni34Co8Cu8Mn36Ga14 single crystal. This remarkable feat was made possible by the introduction of arrays of ordered dislocations, which led to the formation of preferentially oriented martensitic variants during the
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In a collaborative effort between JPMorgan Chase, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory, and Quantinuum, a groundbreaking study on quantum algorithmic speedup for the quantum approximate optimization algorithm (QAOA) has been published in Science Advances. This study provides clear evidence of the potential of quantum algorithms to outperform classical methods in solving complex
Plants have long been known for their ability to convert sunlight into energy through the process of photosynthesis. However, recent research has shown that they hold even more potential when it comes to generating electricity. By drawing water from their roots, plants create an electric potential that could serve as a renewable energy source. This
The use of nonlinear light microscopy has brought about significant advancements in our ability to observe and comprehend complex biological processes. However, one must also consider the potential harm that intense light can inflict on living organisms. Despite this awareness, the exact mechanism behind the irreversible perturbation of cellular processes caused by intense light exposure
Valley polarization switching and polarization degree in transition metal dichalcogenide heterobilayers (hBLs) have been a subject of recent research. Twist engineering has been identified as a crucial tool in manipulating the valley degrees of freedom of interlayer excitons (IXs). The moiré pattern between different monolayers in van der Waals (vdW) heterostructures plays a significant role
In recent years, advancements in manufacturing materials in space have opened up new possibilities for innovation. Through the experimentation conducted by a global team of researchers from various institutions, the process of creating materials in space rather than for space has been revolutionized. This breakthrough has the potential to pave the way for the development
Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology (SIAT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, together with researchers at Central China Normal University, have made a significant stride in the field of medical imaging. Their groundbreaking research, recently published in Nature Communications, introduces a high-performance perovskite X-ray complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) detector that promises to revolutionize the diagnosis and
Scientists have recently made a groundbreaking discovery in the realm of quantum information storage using a single atomic defect in a layered 2D material. This defect, found in hexagonal boron nitride (hBN), has demonstrated the ability to retain quantum information for microseconds at room temperature. This remarkable feat underscores the potential of 2D materials in
The field of soft robotics has seen a significant breakthrough with the discovery of a new physical mechanism by Virginia Tech physicists. This innovative approach, as discussed in a recent paper published in Physical Review Letters, showcases the potential to enhance the performance of soft devices, such as flexible robots and drug delivery capsules. Led
The University of Bristol has achieved a significant milestone in the field of quantum technology by successfully integrating the world’s smallest quantum light detector onto a silicon chip. This breakthrough, detailed in the paper “A Bi-CMOS electronic photonic integrated circuit quantum light detector” published in Science Advances, marks a crucial step towards harnessing the power