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Quantifying exchange interactions on the atomic scale

Scientists have reported on ultra-high magnetic resolution of a magnetic spiral structure and quantification of exchange interactions at the atomic scale.

Mar 9th, 2020

Two-dimensional metals open pathways to new science

A new, atomically-thin materials platform will open a wide range of new applications in biomolecular sensing, quantum phenomena, catalysis and nonlinear optics.

Mar 9th, 2020

Groovy key to nanotubes in 2D

Ultrathin carbon nanotubes crystals could have wonderous uses, like converting waste heat into electricity with near-perfect efficiency, and engineers have taken a big step toward that goal.

Mar 9th, 2020

Getting a closer look at living cells and batteries: a little bit of graphene goes a long way

Researchers have devised a way to eliminate a long-standing problem affecting our understanding of both living cells and batteries.

Mar 9th, 2020

Researchers fabricate an energy efficient reconfigurable computing engine that can be rewired to optimize its performance for artificial intelligence tasks. This work may lead to inexpensive and eco-friendly custom machine learning hardware.

Mar 9th, 2020

Safer high-performing batteries with 'cupcake' electrolyte

New innovative method improves safety in lithium-sulfur battery, and unlocks its potential for electronic and energy storage applications.

Mar 9th, 2020

Comprehensive review of heterogeneously integrated 2D materials

A new paper provides a comprehensive review of heterogeneously integrated two dimensional (2D) materials from an extensive library of atomic 2D materials with selectable material properties to open up fascinating possibilities for the design of functional novel devices.

Mar 6th, 2020

3D-printed tough, flexible graphene-rubber sensor for wearables

Researchers have utilized 3D printing and nanotechnology to create a durable, flexible sensor for wearable devices to monitor everything from vital signs to athletic performance.

Mar 6th, 2020

Nanoscale 4-D printing technique may speed development of new therapeutics

The technology combines nanolithography, microfluidics, and organic chemistry to create synthetic surfaces at the scale and with the complexity of nature.

Mar 6th, 2020

Proposed optical terahertz graphene transistor

Researchers have proposed a transistor made of graphene and a two-dimensional superconductor that amplifies terahertz (THz) signals.

Mar 6th, 2020

Magnonic nanoantennas demonstrated: Optically-inspired computing with spin waves one step closer

An international research team demonstrates a new methodology for generating and manipulating spin waves in nanostructured magnetic materials. This work opens the way to developing nano-processors for extraordinarily quick and energy efficient analog processing of information.