US scientists show light can move atoms in 2D semiconductors
Light isn’t just illuminating materials anymore, it’s moving them. Scientists at Rice University have discovered that beams of…
New AI Tool Reveals Genetic Link Between Memory Cells and Alzheimer’s
Summary: A new computational tool developed by researchers has uncovered genetic evidence directly linking Alzheimer’s disease to the…
Light-vibration coupling opens new path for future electronics
Scientists have found a way to make atoms dance with light, quite literally. In certain crystals, vibrations called…
Quantum entanglement offers clues to nature’s fast energy flow
Photosynthesis and other natural processes depend on energy moving quickly and efficiently across molecules. When sunlight strikes a…
Scientists Discover Strange New Quantum Behavior in Superconducting Material
Researchers confirmed active flat bands in a kagome superconductor, opening new possibilities for designing quantum materials and future…
New quantum phonon interference sets stage for next-gen sensors
Researchers at Rice University and their collaborators have achieved a groundbreaking demonstration of strong interference between phonons, the…
Discovery about outer solar system during set-up up of planetarium show shocks astronomers
Scientists may have been given new information on one of the solar system’s many secrets from an unexpected…
New quantum material bends electrons, unlocks zero-loss electricity
As global demand for faster computing and sustainable energy solutions rises, the need for powerful yet energy-efficient electronic…
Scientists Invent a 2D Material with Exotic Properties Called ‘Glaphene’ that “Nature Does Not Make on its Own”
An international team of researchers says they have successfully integrated a pair of “fundamentally different” two-dimensional materials into…
Veloci Running wins 1st prize at prestigious Rice competition
Rice University student-founded companies took home a total of $100,000 in equity-free funding at the annual Liu Idea…