Scientists Exceed Century-Old Limit on Heat-to-Electricity Conversion in Semiconductors
Scientists from India's Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, the University of Sydney, and the Indian Institute of Science have developed a scandium nitride-based semiconductor that generates thermoelectric voltage far exceeding the century-old limit in crystalline solids. This breakthrough challenges previous assumptions about the Seebeck effect, which converts temperature differences into electricity. The discovery could lead to more sensitive heat detectors, temperature sensors, and energy conversion devices, with voltage outputs nearly 100 to 1,000 times higher than earlier reported values.
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We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (76/100). Lens Score 37/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–78/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indiatoday broke this story on 2 Sept, 12:12 pm. Other outlets followed.
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