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Phosphorene nanoribbons show their potential for revolutionising electronics
Phosphorene nanoribbons show their potential for revolutionising electronics

Phosphorene nanoribbons show their potential for revolutionising electronics

Tiny, individual, flexible ribbons of crystalline phosphorus discovered by UCL researchers in 2019 exhibit magnetic and semiconducting properties at room temperature, opening new possibilities for next-generation electronics, finds a new study involving members of the same team.

12 Mar 2025

UCL in 2024: A year of innovation and impact
UCL in 2024: A year of innovation and impact

UCL in 2024: A year of innovation and impact

In the last year UCL’s staff, students and alumni have continued to change the world with their research, innovation and achievements. From making key discoveries in dementia and cancer research, to building bonds overseas and even winning multiple Nobel Prizes.

18 Dec 2024

Smart TV tracking raises privacy concerns
Smart TV tracking raises privacy concerns

Smart TV tracking raises privacy concerns

A tracking process called automatic content recognition (ACR) shares snapshots of what viewers are watching, even if viewed through an external device such as a laptop, which the authors of a new UCL study say raises privacy concerns that need to be addressed.

10 Nov 2024

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