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āImpossibleā LED breakthrough creates ultra-pure near-infrared light
Cambridge scientists have created the first LEDs from insulating lanthanide-doped nanoparticles by using organic 'molecular antennas' to transfer electrical energy via triplet energy transfer, enabling highly pure near-infrared emission for medical and communication applications ,
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Molecular antennas power insulating nanoparticles in new LEDs
Researchers at the Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge, have electrically driven insulating nanoparticles by attaching organic molecules that act as antennas, opening a new class of optoelectronic devices with tailored properties ,
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NASA launches two scientific balloons from Antarctica
NASAās PUEO and GAPS balloon missions are launching from Antarctica: PUEO will search for ultra-high-energy cosmic neutrinos using Antarctic ice as a detector, while GAPS aims to detect dark matter decay products .
PUEO mission to detect cosmic ultra-high-energy neutrinos
PUEO, NASAās first Astrophysics Pioneers balloon mission, will conduct the most sensitive survey yet of cosmic ultra-high-energy neutrinos by detecting radio signals from neutrino-ice interactions in Antarctica .
GAPS experiment seeks clues to dark matterās origin
The GAPS balloon experiment is designed to detect anti-matter particles produced by dark matter decay; a single detection could profoundly impact our understanding of the universeās composition .
Nanoscience breakthrough enables low-cost printable electronics
Scientists have solved a long-standing puzzle in 2D materials, creating a universal framework that unlocks dozens of new 2D semiconductors for printed transistors and circuits like DACs and communication systems .
Printed 2D transistors and circuits now possible at scale
Using high-aspect-ratio nanosheet inks, researchers have built state-of-the-art printed transistors and circuits, including digital-to-analogue converters and BASK communication circuits, paving the way for newspaper-like manufacturing of flexible electronics .
JUNO neutrino detector in China releases first promising results
The 20,000-ton JUNO liquid-scintillator detector in southern China has delivered its first results, showing great promise for precision neutrino physics and oscillation measurements .
Sustainable rainbow-colored fibers grown with bacteria
Scientists have developed a novel method to produce sustainable, colorful fibers in the lab using bacteria, offering a bio-based alternative to synthetic dyes and textiles .
New āphysics shortcutā lets laptops solve quantum problems
A newly developed computational technique allows ordinary laptops to tackle complex quantum problems that previously required supercomputers or AI, democratizing access to advanced quantum simulations .
MIT device uses ultrasound to extract water from dry air
An MIT invention employs ultrasound to condense and harvest drinking water from the air, even in arid regions, potentially providing a new solution for water-scarce areas .
Historical analysis reveals birth of high-energy astrophysics
A historical study highlights how discoveries like quasars, pulsars, and the cosmic microwave background, combined with space-based instruments, reshaped astronomy into a high-energy, interdisciplinary field .
AI immunologists emerge as new tools in biomedical research
Advances in multiagent AI systems and humanāAI collaboration are creating 'AI immunologists' that may accelerate discovery in immunology, though questions remain about their readiness for clinical use .
DeepSeekās self-correcting AI aces international math competitions
DeepSeekās new mathematical reasoning AI model performs on par with humans in prestigious math competitions, demonstrating strong self-correction and proof-generation capabilities .
Satellite megaconstellations threaten space telescope views
Planned satellite swarms could contaminate more than 95% of images from some orbiting telescopes, raising concerns about the future of ground- and space-based astronomy .