Two-dimensional (2D) semiconducting materials offer unique optoelectronic properties that hold great promise for the advancement of ultra-thin and tunable electronic components. Despite their potential benefits compared to traditional bulk semiconductors, effectively integrating these materials with gate dielectrics has presented challenges, leading to interfacial traps that reduce transistor performance. However, researchers at King Abdullah University of
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As the world moves towards a more sustainable future, the United States is making a multi-billion dollar push towards greater home electrification. While electric cars and solar panels often steal the spotlight, heat pumps are quietly emerging as an energy-efficient solution for both heating and cooling in households across the country. Despite being a common
The recent environmental disaster on the Oder River, which transpired in early August 2022, has raised significant concerns regarding the health and well-being of the aquatic ecosystem in the German-Polish border river. The calamity, characterized by vast amounts of dead fish, mussels, and snails floating on the surface of the water, has been attributed to
Sound waves, light waves, and water waves are known for propagating in both forward and backward directions. This bidirectional characteristic has its advantages in day-to-day interactions but poses challenges in technical applications where unidirectional wave propagation is desired. Researchers at ETH Zurich have recently made a groundbreaking discovery that allows sound waves to travel in
The debate surrounding the correlation between serotonin and depression is ongoing and has significant implications for the diagnosis, treatment, and drug development of this mental health condition. A team of researchers from China recently developed a fluorescent probe that promises to shed light on this complex relationship. This probe, designed to be highly sensitive and
The field of quantum computing has been advancing rapidly in recent years, with researchers constantly exploring new approaches to achieve fault-tolerant quantum computing. In a recent study published in Science Advances, Hayato Goto introduced a new quantum error correction method called “many-hypercube codes.” This innovative approach promises to revolutionize error correction in quantum computing and
Europe’s aviation safety agency has recently announced that they will be requiring inspections of a portion of the Airbus A350 wide-body jets in operation following an engine fire incident on a Cathay Pacific flight. This decision comes after Rolls-Royce, the manufacturer of the engines on Cathay’s A350s, confirmed that they will be conducting a one-time
Summer 2024 has been reported as the hottest on record, pushing the boundaries of what humanity has experienced in terms of temperatures. According to European climate service Copernicus, the average temperature for the northern meteorological summer of June, July, and August was 16.8 degrees Celsius, surpassing the previous record set in 2023. This continuous trend
NASA’s Advanced Composite Solar Sail System has recently deployed its booms and sails, allowing it to receive light pressure from the Sun for propulsion through the Solar System. This innovative technology utilizes sunlight to generate low levels of thrust, providing an efficient way to propel small spacecraft. The success of this system has the potential
Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have long been recognized for their versatility in various applications such as carbon dioxide capture, storage, and catalysis. However, the traditional methods of designing MOFs have been limited by predefined components and structural restrictions. The Up-Down Approach, introduced by Professor Wonyoung Choe’s research team at Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology
In a recent study conducted by a team of water technicians at SimpleLab, chemical levels in various water samples were tested. The research, published in the journal PLOS Water, aimed to compare the quality of water from different sources in the San Francisco Bay area. While tap water has traditionally been considered safe for consumption,
Twisted graphene layers have been shown to create a whole new environment for exotic physics, as demonstrated by physicists at RIKEN. Graphene is a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal lattice, known for its unique properties where electrons move as if they have no mass. When two or more layers of graphene
As robots become more integrated into human society, the question of whether they should be programmed to deceive has become a topic of interest. A recent study conducted by Andres Rosero, a Ph.D. candidate at George Mason University, explored the concept of robot deception and its implications on human-robot interactions. The study involved almost 500
A commonly held belief about cannabis is that the presence of CBD can counteract the effects of THC, resulting in a more balanced experience. However, a recent double-blinded clinical trial has challenged this assumption. The study found that when high doses of CBD are ingested alongside THC, the intoxicating effects of THC are actually enhanced
In a rare turn of events, an asteroid managed to catch us off guard as it descended through the atmosphere over the Philippines. Named 2024 RW1, this small celestial body was only detected hours before it made its fiery entrance above the island of Luzon. Measuring just one meter in diameter, it posed no real