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New insights into quasiparticles could advance quantum computing

Researchers in Hong Kong and Shanghai identified multiple Majorana zero modes in a single vortex of superconducting material.

Researchers in Hong Kong and Shanghai identified multiple Majorana zero modes (MZMs) in superconducting tin telluride. MZMs are quasiparticles that could lead to the building of fault-tolerant quantum computers.

Sir Gregory Winter wins the Royal Society’s Copley Medal

The Copley Medal is the Royal Society's most prestigious award.

The Medal was first awarded in 1731 and past winners include Dorothy Hodgkin, Albert Einstein, and Charles Darwin.

Solar cells inspired by nature

Scientists in Hong Kong have improved perovskite solar cell technology by imitating structures found in nature.

New technology created by researchers at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology involves a chiral-structured interface for perovskite solar cells, which enhances their durability and efficiency.

Nurturing the scientific spirit

There was again a huge enthusiasm for the Hong Kong University Biomedical Sciences Summer Academy this year.

Over the five days of the Academy, students enjoyed enjoy hands-on laboratory sessions, laboratory tours, “Meet the Expert” sessions, and roundtable discussions on career development in the field.

Simulating complex molecular structures

A research team led by PolyU created a new quantum microprocessor chip.

A new quantum microprocessor chip has led to simulations of actual large, complex molecular structures that are beyond conventional computing.

Super cooler

New technology developed in Hong Kong is more eco-friendly than traditional cooling methods.

Researchers in Hong Kong have created a new world record with their refinement of solid-state elastocaloric refrigeration technology.

The gut microbiome in early-life

These findings focus on the impact of gestational diabetes mellitus on mother-infant gut microbiomes.

The findings are part of a wider study to improve understanding of common infant diseases and provide intervention strategies.

Wearable display technology

New technology developed by Hong Kong researchers may lead to the creation of highly flexible LEDs we can wear.

A team from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology has created full-colour fibre light-emitting diodes (Fi-LEDs) which are highly flexible and waterproof.

Keeping cool in extreme heat

A new robotic textile developed in Hong Kong could offer increased thermal protection to fire fighters.

The new robotic textile developed in Hong Kong could keep inner surface temperatures at least 10°C cooler than conventional heat-resistant clothing.

Hong Kong researchers use AI to improve electron microscopy

The new method has the potential to transform investigations into subcellular structures.

The new method uses diffusion model algorithms to enhance low-quality electron microscopy images, preventing blurriness and maintaining the clarity essential for detailed structural studies.

"Little things that run the world"

Hong Kong scientists are the first to put insects on the global map of biodiversity.

A new study from the University of Hong Kong, the first of its kind, sheds light on the distribution patterns of these ecologically dominant insects.

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