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Higher intensity x-ray beams don't always give stronger diffraction patterns

Using ultrahigh-intensity x-ray beams can cause the intensity of diffraction patterns from samples to drop.

Today, 09:43 UTC

A simple, scalable method using light to 3D print helical nanostructures

New process can accelerate the production of complex materials needed to advance photonics technologies.

Today, 09:35 UTC

Heat used to transform antiskyrmions to skyrmions and back

Experiment shows heat and magnetic fields transform spin textures in devices, achieving low-energy skyrmion shifts at room temperature.

Today, 09:20 UTC

Researchers achieve >99% photoluminescence quantum yield in metal nanoclusters

Breakthrough in photoluminescence: Achieving >99% PLQY in gold-copper nanoclusters at room temperature, enabling advances in biomedical imaging.

March 18, 2024

Reimagining the future of solar energy

New research suggests that there might be other ways to generate solar energy than just trying to make individual solar cells super-efficient.

March 18, 2024

Buckyball-shaped nanostructures on backyard insect inspire invisibility devices

Leafhoppers| buckyball-shaped brochosomes with through-holes reduce light reflection, showcasing unique antireflection properties in nature.

March 18, 2024

Alkali metal insertion in graphene observed at atomic level

This finding is expected to increase capacity of rechargeable batteries for electric vehicles and telecommunications equipment with two to few-layer graphene electrodes.

March 18, 2024

Largest-ever map of universe's active supermassive black holes released

The new map includes around 1.3 million quasars from across the visible universe and could help scientists better understand the properties of dark matter.

March 18, 2024

Recycling carbon nanotube sheets with full property retention

Researchers have published groundbreaking work demonstrating, for the first time, the ability to recycle high-performance carbon nanotube sheets while preserving their shape, structural alignment, mechanical and electrical properties, and intrinsic flexibility.

March 18, 2024

Synthesis of bulk van der Waals materials at low energy cost

Scientists have synthesized bulk van der Waals materials at near-room temperature (ranging from room temperature to 60 C), significantly reducing the energy consumption required for their fabrication by at least one order of magnitude.

March 18, 2024

AI masters task learning and sharing skills with other AI

AI learns to perform tasks from instructions and describe them to another AI, showcasing a leap in cognitive capabilities.

March 18, 2024

Mimicking exercise with a pill

Scientists report on new compounds that appear capable of mimicking the physical boost of working out - at least within rodent cells.

March 18, 2024

Stretch, twist, fold and wrinkle this new generation of liquid metal micro-supercapacitors

Researchers demonstrate highly deformable micro-supercapacitors using laser-patterned liquid metal electrodes, addressing key challenges in flexible energy storage.

March 18, 2024

Two-faced solar panels can generate more power at up to 70% less cost

The flexible perovskite panels have electrodes made of tiny carbon nanotubes. These can generate more power with greater efficiency and at a cost 70% lower than existing solar panels.

March 18, 2024

Optimizing nanoscale transistor performance through gate metal work function selection

Exploring gate metal work function impact on nanoscale transistor performance for advanced electronics innovation and efficiency.

March 17, 2024

Speaking without vocal cords, thanks to a new AI-assisted wearable device

Engineers have invented a soft, thin, stretchy device measuring just over 1 square inch that can be attached to the skin outside the throat to help people with dysfunctional vocal cords regain their voice function.

March 15, 2024

Comprehensive model predicts complex dynamics in free-radical photopolymerization

Novel computational model captures the interplay of light, heat, diffusion and reaction kinetics to predict material properties in photopolymerization with unprecedented accuracy.

March 15, 2024

Scientists develop a new system to record 2D crystal synthesis in real time

Materials scientists are shedding light on the intricate growth processes of 2D crystals, paving the way for controlled synthesis of these materials with unprecedented precision.

March 15, 2024