May 01, 2023 (Nanowerk News) Several high-performance thermoelectric materials have been discovered over the past two decades, but without efficient devices to convert the energy they produce into emission-free power, their promise has been unfulfilled. Now an international team of scientists led by a University of Houston physicist and several...
Lithography-free photonic chip offers speed and accuracy for artificial intelligence
May 01, 2023 (Nanowerk News) Photonic chips have revolutionized data-heavy technologies. On their own or in concert with traditional electronic circuits, these laser-powered devices send and process information at the speed of light, making them a promising solution for artificial intelligence’s data-hungry applications. In addition to their incomparable speed, photonic...
Scientists develop plant-based cell culture scaffold for cheaper, more sustainable cultured meat
May 01, 2023 (Nanowerk News) A research team from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has successfully used common plant proteins to 3D-print an edible cell culture scaffold, allowing more affordable and sustainable lab-grown meat to be served on the table. As consumers become more conscious of the environmental and...