Researchers developed a hydrogel robot that detects infrared radiation and moves directionally, offering a novel approach to integrated sensing and actuation.

Light is an unusually rich carrier of information. Its direction of travel, wavelength, and polarization can all be used to ...

In recent years, van der Waals crystals have evolved from scientific curiosities into a versatile platform for exploring novel quantum phases and unconventional nanophotonic phenomena. Their layered ...