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Scientists in Australia and Singapore have discovered how to control a quantum effect that converts ambient energy into electricity, potentially eliminating the need for batteries in future electronics. The breakthrough works at room temperature and could power everything from wearable devices to wireless sensors.
A robotic lab at Princeton University autonomously created graphene and built atomically thin transistors after receiving simple voice commands, marking a major step toward AI systems that can run real experiments on their own. The breakthrough could speed up discovery in materials science and nanotechnology.
Scientists at Aalto University created a quantum-inspired algorithm that solved a materials simulation problem so complex it would overwhelm today's supercomputers. The breakthrough could help design better quantum computers and electronics that never waste energy.
University of Michigan researchers have created quantum materials that split water into clean hydrogen using only sunlight, achieving record efficiency outdoors. This breakthrough could help produce carbon-free fuel for trucks, trains, and ships without burning fossil fuels.
Japanese researchers just discovered they can switch quantum materials between magnetic and non-magnetic states by adjusting a single property. The breakthrough could help build the next generation of quantum computers.
Researchers discovered how to transform ordinary materials into quantum superstars using their own internal energy instead of destructive lasers. This breakthrough could finally make advanced quantum devices practical and affordable.