Researchers from Skoltech have recently introduced a groundbreaking advancement in understanding the behavior of aggregating particles in fluids. This development is poised to significantly impact a wide array of natural phenomena and human-made processes, from rain and snow formation to the flow of powders and fluids in pipes, and even the emergence of planetary rings. … Read more
In an unexpected and intriguing breakthrough, researchers at Macquarie University have demonstrated how ordinary supermarket grapes can be used to enhance the performance of quantum sensors. This innovative discovery, which could significantly improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of quantum technologies, was published in the prestigious journal Physical Review Applied on December 20, 2024. The research, … Read more
A groundbreaking study led by Prof. Yao Baoli and Dr. Xu Xiaohao from the Xi’an Institute of Optics and Precision Mechanics (XIOPM), part of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has revealed an innovative optical trapping technique that challenges conventional understanding. The researchers have demonstrated the existence of a “full-gray optical trap” in structured light, capable … Read more
Scientists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have pioneered a groundbreaking molecular design that dramatically enhances radioluminescence in organometallic scintillators. This innovative approach boosts radioluminescence by more than 1,300 times by leveraging X-ray-induced triplet exciton recycling in lanthanide metal complexes. This development represents a significant leap forward in the field of scintillation materials, offering … Read more