Search results for smart windows

Condensed Matter Oct 12, 2023

Elevating neuromorphic computing using laser-controlled filaments in vanadium dioxide

In a new Science Advances study, scientists from the University of Science and Technology of China have developed a dynamic network structure using laser-controlled conducting filaments for neuromorphic computing.

Condensed Matter Oct 11, 2023

Realizing attosecond core-level X-ray spectroscopy for the investigation of condensed matter systems

The many-body interaction of charges (electrons) and nuclei (phonons) plays a critical role in determining the properties and functionalities of molecules and solids. The exact correlated motion of these particles gives rise ...

Condensed Matter Sep 21, 2023

Material would allow users to 'tune' windows to block targeted wavelengths of light

Researchers have demonstrated a material for next generation dynamic windows, which would allow building occupants to switch their windows between three modes: transparent, or "normal" windows; windows that block infrared ...

Nanomaterials Sep 14, 2023

A brightly (multi)colored future for electrochromic devices shines ahead

Vivid displays, enriched color variations and boosted stability are something everyone can look forward to encountering as advances are made in the electrochromic device (ECD) field

Polymers Sep 8, 2023

How to make color-changing 'Transformers' with polymers

Shape and color changing are key survival traits for many animals. Chameleons can change their body to hide from predators, to reflect their moods, or even to defend their territory, while some soft-bodied animal-like octopuses, ...

Earth Sciences Sep 1, 2023

North America's summer of wildfire smoke highlights an emerging air quality trend

Canada's seemingly endless wildfires in 2023 introduced millions of people across North America to the health hazards of wildfire smoke. While Western states have contended with smoky fire seasons for years, the air quality ...

Environment Aug 24, 2023

Declining cost of renewables and climate change curb the need for African hydropower expansion

Hydropower, traditionally one of Africa's most important sources of electricity, will rapidly fade in importance and cede its position to solar power. The attractiveness of new hydropower is decreasing fast, both due to the ...

Astronomy Aug 21, 2023

Chicago stargazers find more light pollution and wildfires are obscuring the skies

Some of Drew Carhart's earliest memories remind him of his love of nature. Not just trees, flowers or birds—but the stars, planets and galaxies visible in the night sky.

Nanophysics Aug 8, 2023

3D printing technology achieves precision light control for structural coloration

The world's first 3D printing technology that can be used in transparent displays and AR devices has been developed, which implements the physical phenomenon of chameleon's changing skin color or peacock's beautiful feather ...

Biochemistry Jul 5, 2023

Researchers create packaging tray that warns of contamination before food is unwrapped

Researchers at McMaster University have created a new packaging tray that can signal when Salmonella or other dangerous pathogens are present in packages of raw or cooked food such as chicken.

page 8 from 40