Brain-Inspired Computing Could Tackle Big Problems In A Small Way
Penn State researchers have designed a 2D device that can provide more than yes-or-no answers and could be more brainlike than current computing architectures.
Developing Sustainable Solutions For International Supply Chains
A new research partnership with Pennsylvania State University and the University of Sheffield aims to promote more sustainable supply chains to meet US policy standards.
Don’t Despair, We Can Solve Climate Change
The novelist Jonathan Franzen published an article in which he essentially gave up on the prospect of controlling the emission of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
First 3D View Of Life’s Processes In Liquid
A new liquid-cell technology allows scientists to see biological materials and systems in three dimensions under an electron microscope (EM).
A New Understanding Of The Cold Sintering Process
A better understanding of the mechanisms behind the cold sintering process (CSP) will lead to faster adoption and the cold sintering of many new materials.
Big Improvements In Thin-Film Solar Cell Efficiency Now Possible
Researchers at Penn State and Delaware have developed a theoretical method to improve the efficiency of thin-film solar cells by up to 33 percent.
Biological Material Boosts Solar Cell Performance
Next-generation solar cells that mimic photosynthesis with biological material may give new meaning to the term "green technology."
Fabrication Of New Photonic Liquid Crystals Could Lead To Next Generation Displays And Advanced Photonic Applications
A new technique to change the structure of liquid crystals could lead to the development of fast-responding liquid crystals suitable for next generation displays.
3D Printed Microswimmers With Multi-Responsive Behaviors
Microscopic tiny swimmers shaped like donuts promise a wide range of application options: Fabricated with Nanoscribe’s 3D Microfabrication technology, they can move with their own propulsion and are able to transport particles to a desired location.
