TECHNOLOGY
Chinese scientists have made a major breakthrough in photolithography by developing a homegrown laser-produced plasma (LPP) EUV light source—a key component in advanced microchip manufacturing. The project, led by Lin Nan at the Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, is especially significant in light of the export restrictions on ASML equipment to China since […
For the first time, scientists have observed the formation of a double electric layer in a liquid—a critical boundary for the function of batteries, capacitors, and biological cells. The process, which unfolds in less than a picosecond (10⁻¹² seconds), was captured using a powerful infrared laser, paving the way for advances in energy storage technologies. […
Scientists in the U.S. have achieved a major breakthrough in quantum communication systems by using an advanced nonlinear optical process based on indium gallium phosphide. This method is 10,000 times more efficient than previous technologies and solves one of the biggest challenges in quantum systems: insufficient light intensity. The new process is especially crucial for […
By the end of March 2025, China’s total installed power generation capacity had reached 3.43 billion kilowatts (kW), marking a 14.6% increase from the previous year. For the first time, the combined capacity of solar and wind power plants—totaling 1.48 billion kW—surpassed that of thermal power, which is still primarily coal-based. Solar installations alone accounted […
Researchers at Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) in South Korea have developed a groundbreaking nickel-based alloy called Hyperadaptor, capable of withstanding extreme temperatures—from -196°C (-321°F) to 600°C (1112°F)—while remaining both strong and flexible. This makes it especially promising for aerospace and automotive applications
Neurobiologists at Stanford have, for the first time, created a complete laboratory model of the human pain pathway — from skin receptors to the somatosensory cortex. Using 4 million human cells, researchers grew organoids representing key elements of the nervous system: the dorsal root ganglion, spinal cord, thalamus, and cortex. They then connected them into […