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A new thermogalvanic device uses nanoparticles to control ion flow, allowing it to convert waste heat to electricity and store the energy without external batteries.

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Discover how exciton-based electronics could revolutionize the tech industry with cooler, more energy-efficient devices.

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Engineers at the University of Michigan have created a breakthrough device that can control the flow of excitons—tiny bundles ...

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A ‘quantum telephone’ connecting atomic nuclei could make practical quantum computers easier to build and use.

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