Sarmistha Acharya

Scientists have discovered magnetic properties in the 2-D world of monolayers or materials that are formed by a single atomic layer. A team of scientists led by the University of Washington and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has proved that chromium triiodide (Crl3) has magnetic properties in its monolayer, which may open up a world of potential applications in computing and information technologies.

Researchers have found a "miracle material" that could be used in smartphones and tablets, putting an end to the misery of cracked screens. A team of scientists from Queen's University, Stanford University, University of California, California State University and the National Institute for Materials Science in Japan have been working together to create new dynamic hybrid devices that are capable of conducting electricity at a faster pace and are light, durable and easy to manufacture.

Humans must leave Earth within 100 years in order to survive, warns renowned astrophysicist Stephen Hawking. In his new documentary Expedition New Earth as part of BBC's science season Tomorrow's World, Hawking will claim time is running out for Earth, and humans need to leave the planet to survive situations like climate change, asteroid strikes, epidemics and overpopulation.