Science

Three Times Stronger: Russian Scientists Improve Aluminum Alloy for Microelectronics

Researchers at NUST MISIS have discovered the most effective method of processing an aluminum alloy, which allows the material to become three times stronger while maintaining optimal hardness and ductility. In the future, this approach could enable manufacturers to eliminate costly alloying additives, producing lightweight and durable components for microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) that retain their properties through multiple work cycles.

New Ultra-Sensitive Detector to Scale Quantum Technologies

Russian scientists have introduced an ultra-sensitive detector capable of detecting individual photons with an efficiency of up to 98%. This development could serve as a foundation for the advancement of quantum computing, secure data transmission, and applications in astronomy and biomedical diagnostics.