New Fabrication Technique Developed by Scientists Allows Conversion of Heat Into Electricity With Less Amount of Energy Loss

Medicine & Technology May 22, 2023

A group of researchers developed a novel device that can dramatically boost the process of converting heat into electricity with minimal heat generated as waste. Learn more about it in this article.

Rising Silicon-rich 'Snow' From the Outer Core Might Help Explain Inconsistencies in Seismic Waves

Feb 21, 2023

A new study predicts that the silicon-rich snow will begin at the outermost core area and grow to deeper depths as Earth cools over time. Read the article to learn more.

Graphene-Based Electronics: Can This Replace Silicon Microelectronics, Semiconductors?

Dec 30, 2022

Read on to know the advantage of using graphene as replacement for silicon microelectronics and emiconductors.

NASA Used Spitzer Data to Explain Why Some Planets Are Covered With Sand Clouds

Jul 11, 2022

NASA examined the data collected by the Spitzer Space Telescope to understand how sand-based clouds form in other planets and brown dwarfs. Read more about the findings.

Groundbreaking Research Produces Record Levels of Strain in Single-Crystal Silicon, Which Could Lead to Phones with Smoke Detector Technology

Jan 19, 2022

University of Surrey researchers have developed a single-step procedure to put single-crystal silicon under more strain than has been achieved before.

Biochemistry Researchers Identified How Organic Solar Cells Could Be More Efficient

Oct 01, 2021

A new study identified how organic solar cells could match the efficiency of silicon-based cells.

Solid-State Battery Technology Uses All-Silicon Anode That May Make Future Electric Vehicles Cheaper

Sep 27, 2021

Engineers from UC San Diego and LG Energy Solution developed a new solid-state battery technology that overcomes many limitations in ordinary batteries to offer cheaper alternatives for electric vehicles.

Jumping from Hundreds to Millions: Spin-Based Silicon Key to Million-Qubit Quantum Computing, Another Step Towards Supercomputers

Aug 16, 2021

A new approach towards scaling up qubits from hundred to millions is potentially the key to improving present-day quantum computers.

Perovskites Could Be the Future of Solar Cells According to Study

Apr 20, 2021

Researchers are looking at the eventual widespread use of perovskites in solar panels that would enhance or replace silicon.

Ultrathin Silicon Nanoantennas Can Slow Down and Redirect Light

Aug 20, 2020

Scientists were able to fashion ultrathin silicon nanoantennas that can trap and redirect light at will, similar to how echo chambers work with sound.

Electrochemistry Reconfigures Morphing Metamaterials

Sep 17, 2019

The shapeshifting metamaterials are potentially valuable in adaptive energy storage and handling.

Research Proves Hippo Dung Causes Silicon Concentration in Mara River

May 04, 2019

The researchers found out that hippos contributed more than 76% of the silicon in Mara River.

Presence Of Silicon Rich Halos In Mars Revealed The Long Time Connection Of Potential Life

May 31, 2017

NASA’s Curiosity was found silica enriched rock samples in the Lighter-toned bedrock called Halos. As per study this silica actually migrated from an old sedimentary rock from the ancient Martian lake.

More Efficient Solar Cells Discovery Enhances Solar Energy Conversion Rate Up To 700%

May 27, 2017

New materials, perhaps an infusive replacement of a few atoms will make the difference in a new discovery when enhancing a faster conversion rate from solar energy to electrical supply.

Creation of New Molecules for New Formulas Results Into New Fuels & Medications

May 26, 2017

Breaking down molecules to create new ones will create new forms of fuels and alter the [laying field pf the pharmaceutical industry according to a study made by the researchers from UCLA.