Scientists at the University of Cambridge have uncovered a surprising quantum effect inside an organic material, something once thought impossible outside metals. The team found that a special molecule can turn light into electricity with incredible efficiency, using a hidden quantum behavior unseen in such materials before. This breakthrough could lead to simpler, lighter, and cheaper solar panels.
Thursday 16 October 2025
sciencedaily - 24 hours ago
Scientists unlock a 100-year-old quantum secret to supercharge solar power


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