A Chinese research team has successfully developed ammonium fluorooxoborate (ABF), a high-performance nonlinear optical crystal designed for vacuum ultraviolet light (VUV) generation. The new material ...

For many decades, the method to obtain atomic-level descriptions of chemical compounds and materials—be it a drug, a catalyst ...

Using a superconducting quantum computer, physicists created a large and complex version of an odd quantum material that has ...

By protecting the surface during heating, the team reduced the chance that tiny flaws would grow into long-term failures.

Cheap, printable photovoltaics gain a protective step that survives thermal stress during fabrication—vital to scale clean power in harsh climates.

Scientists have shown that twisting a crystal at the nanoscale can turn it into a tiny, reversible diode, hinting at a new era of shape-engineered electronics.

Essentially, the quantum metric creates a “geometric” drag on the electrons. When the magnetic field is applied, it breaks ...

Kesterite solar tech uses copper, zinc, tin, and sulfur, avoiding lead, delivering safer panels and a path to lower costs.

As the miniaturization of silicon-based semiconductor devices approaches fundamental physical limits, the electronics industry faces an urgent need for alternative materials that can deliver higher ...

Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory are pioneering the design and synthesis of quantum materials, which are central to discovery science involving synergies with ...

Scientists in China have developed a new method to boost efficiency and strength of ...

As of early 2026, demand for luxury homes dropped to its lowest level since January 2025 but expected to rebound in the ...