Researchers at Argonne have discovered that superconducting nanowire photon detectors can also be used as highly accurate particle detectors, and they have found the optimal nanowire size for high detection efficiency.

A research team has identified key microbial genomes and enzymatic strategies responsible for breaking down the lignocellulosic biomass by employing over 240 rumen metagenome samples from Holstein cows.

A new study has unveiled a new strategy to enhance lithium-organic batteries by optimizing the active-site density, accessibility, and reactivity in polyimide cathode materials. This innovative approach offers the potential for batteries with higher capacity, faster charge rates, and improved cycling stability—pushing the boundaries of sustainable energy storage technology.

Researchers have achieved a monumental leap in the efficiency and stability of inkjet-printed quantum-dot light-emitting diodes (QLEDs) by employing a pressure-assisted thermal annealing (PTA) technique, which enables the acquisition of highly ordered quantum-dot (QD) thin films via inkjet printing. This innovative approach has propelled QLEDs to unprecedented external quantum efficiency (EQE) over 23%, signaling a significant step toward the mainstream adoption of this display technology.

Thin-disk single-cavity dual-comb lasers (TDSCs) offer a promising alternative to traditional dual-comb systems, simplifying the setup and enabling power scaling. Their shared resonator components ensure high coherence between the two mode-locked pulses, a key advantage over traditional approaches. While current dual-comb systems predominantly operate in the visible, near-infrared, and mid-infrared ranges, exploration of the ultraviolet (UV) and deep ultraviolet (DUV) regimes has been lacking.  Recently, the research group led by Prof. Hongwen Xuan at the GBA branch of the Aerospace Information Research Institute, collaborating with Prof. Jinwei Zhang’s group in Huazhong University of Science and Technology, achieved the first DUV dual-comb using a high-power TDSC with frequency conversion. This work, demonstrating the application of a TDSC Yb:YAG laser for precise ranging, highlights the potential of this platform for future development of extreme ultraviolet (XUV) and terahertz dual-comb systems.