Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) scientists have used a classic optical phenomenon known as the “Poisson spot” to create stable patterns of light called “optical skyrmions”. Optical skyrmions are tiny, swirling configurations in the properties…
Vanadium flow batteries (VFBs) hold great promise for large-scale energy storage, thanks to their high safety, long cycle life, and flexible scalability. However, their deployment in cold climates is hindered by the poor low-temperature stability of vanadium electrolytes. In…
[caption id="attachment_640" align="alignright" width="639"] At left is a dense array of electrospray emitters (1,900 emitters in 1 centimeter square). At right is a close-up of a single emitter, covered by a forest of carbon nanotubes.Image:…
[caption id="attachment_635" align="alignright" width="300"] Sharing session by Professor Dr George T.F.Wong, University of Malaya’s Academic Icon from Academia Sinica in Taiwan[/caption] University of Malaya (UM) and Pusat Sains Negara (National Science Center) jointly organized a…
Coding scheme for interactive communication is the first to near optimality on three classical measures. CAMBRIDGE, Mass--Error-correcting codes are one of the glories of the information age: They’re what guarantee the flawless transmission of digital…
Pill coated with tiny needles can deliver drugs directly into the lining of the digestive tract. [caption id="attachment_625" align="alignright" width="639"] A schematic drawing of a microneedle pill with hollow needles. When the pill reaches the…