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Moving groundbreaking research and discovery out of the lab and into the marketplace.

Take a tour of your thoughts with the 'Glass Brain'
The Glass Brain is kind of like it sounds. It’s a colorful, 3-D window into all the mysterious activities that light up the brain.
Solid-state batteries charge faster, last longer
Solid-state batteries charge in a fraction of the time, run cooler, and pack more energy into less space than traditional lithium-ion versions.
‘We have created a new state of matter’: New topological quantum processor marks breakthrough in computing
In a move as significant as the advent of the semiconductor, a Microsoft team led by UC Santa Barbara physicists unveils first-of-its-kind topological qubit, paving the way for a more fault-tolerant quantum computer.
New electromagnetic material draws inspiration from the color-shifting chameleon
Applications of the new material include defense, wireless communications, energy and smart infrastructure.