Optical components Research update Machine vision begins to work like the human eye New artificial vision system adapts faster to changing light conditions Read article: Machine vision begins to work like the human eye
Superconductivity Research update New superconducting diode gives greater control over the flow of electrons Device based on two-dimensional oxide interface superconductors can be “edited” using atomic force microscope lithography Read article: New superconducting diode gives greater control over the flow of electrons
Devices and structures Research update Memory device breaks high-temperature performance record New memristor works at temperatures above 700 °C thanks to a bottom electrode made from graphene Read article: Memory device breaks high-temperature performance record
Devices and structures Research update Bat-inspired drone can navigate through dense fog and dodge obstacles New low-power robot works using echolocation and could find applications in search and rescue missions in difficult-to-access spaces Read article: Bat-inspired drone can navigate through dense fog and dodge obstacles
Devices and structures Research update Memristive synapses could reduce AI energy consumption Hafnium-oxide based nanomaterial mimics the mechanisms of the human brain Read article: Memristive synapses could reduce AI energy consumption
Devices and structures Research update Magnetic microrobot swarm moves objects with water Microrobots harness fluidic torque to move millimetre-sized objects without physical contact Read article: Magnetic microrobot swarm moves objects with water
Devices and structures Research update Diamond films cool down electronics precisely where needed Patterned diamond films could extend the lifespan of electronic devices by removing unwanted heat Read article: Diamond films cool down electronics precisely where needed
Devices and structures Blog World’s smallest QR code paves the way for ultralong-life data storage Tiny QR code etched on ceramic sets the Guinness World Record as the world’s smallest Read article: World’s smallest QR code paves the way for ultralong-life data storage
Devices and structures Podcasts Designing better semiconductor chips: NP hard problems and forever chemicals We report from the Heidelberg Laureate Forum Read article: Designing better semiconductor chips: NP hard problems and forever chemicals
Quantum Research update Single-phonon coupler brings different quantum technologies together Waveguide-style approach promises to pair the versatility of phononic quantum technologies with the tight control of photonic ones Read article: Single-phonon coupler brings different quantum technologies together
IOP Publishing and Tsinghua University Presents A Century of Excellence at Tsinghua University – Shaping the Future of Scientific Discovery with IOP Publishing. Find out more.