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.
The Medal was first awarded in 1731 and past winners include Dorothy Hodgkin, Albert Einstein, and Charles Darwin.
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.
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.
A new quantum microprocessor chip has led to simulations of actual large, complex molecular structures that are beyond conventional computing.
Researchers in Hong Kong have created a new world record with their refinement of solid-state elastocaloric refrigeration technology.
The findings are part of a wider study to improve understanding of common infant diseases and provide intervention strategies.
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.
The new robotic textile developed in Hong Kong could keep inner surface temperatures at least 10°C cooler than conventional heat-resistant clothing.
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.
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.
A new study carried out by researchers from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology addresses the long-standing issue of stability in perovskite solar cells.
Dr Amruth Alfred’s work was featured on the front cover of Nature Astronomy last year. Croucher News spoke to this young scientist based at Hong Kong University.
The development by Hong Kong researchers of connected polyhedral frames offers a potential solution to long-standing challenges in fluid manipulation.
The new research from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University could eventually lead to brighter and more energy-efficient screens.
New technology developed by Hong Kong scientists mimics the compound eyes found in many insects and could enhance autonomous driving safety.
In January 2025, Hong Kong will host the 17th Deep Sea Biology Symposium. According to the organiser, Professor Pei-Yuan Qian from HKUST, international scientific collaboration is the key to deep-sea research.
The awards enable early-career researchers to engage in bold new work and contribute to the development of education and research in Hong Kong.
Research carried out by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology into advanced solid-state electrolytes could lead to improvements in battery safety and performance.
Researchers from Hong Kong find a way to eliminate the grain surface concavities on perovskite solar cells and improve their performance.
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