Scientists transformed mineral shells of algae into functional perovskites with unique nano-architectures and controllable electro-optical properties.
Mar 13th, 2023
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Phosphorene semiconductors that become metallic when stacked can tackle resistance issues and boost transistor performance.
Mar 13th, 2023
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The study of active particles is one of the fastest-growing areas of physics. With 'active particles' physicists refer to objects which move by themselves as a result of internal self-propulsion. These include living things such as bacteria as well as artificial nano-robots which can be inserted into the body to transport medication.
Mar 13th, 2023
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Researchers design a custom multipixel superconducting nanowire single-photon detector to guarantee high count rates and precise timing discrimination.
Mar 13th, 2023
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A simple new method of disinfection is based on quantum dots made of silver sulfide with caps made of a silver-binding peptide.
Mar 10th, 2023
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The peculiar topological properties of some forms of matter have been researched for decades. Now, researchers have discovered topological properties of simple diatomic molecules driven to rotation by laser pulses.
Mar 10th, 2023
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Researchers made a further advance through the combination of various methods, achieving the highest resolution in three-dimensional space and paving the way for a fundamentally new approach for faster imaging of dense molecular structures.
Mar 10th, 2023
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Researchers are working to overcome challenges in order to bring wearable, electric, wound-healing devices to clinical practice.
Mar 10th, 2023
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Shaking the compact, lightweight nanogenerator device generates enough electricity to power 100 LEDs.
Mar 10th, 2023
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Tactile sensations could soon be coming to virtual reality, surgical robotics and prosthetic sensing.
Mar 10th, 2023
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Scientists have shown that swarming molecular robots can deliver cargo five times more efficiently than a robot working on its own.
Mar 10th, 2023
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Researchers have demonstrated sub-picosecond magnetization reversal in rare-earth-free spin valves. To date, ultra-fast magnetization control without using magnetic fields was only seen in material systems using rare-earth materials. But the recent breakthrough is expected to open up new pathways for developing ultra-fast and energy efficient applications.
Mar 10th, 2023
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2.5-dimensional materials promise new applications for artificial intelligence, electronics, automobiles and the energy sector.
Mar 10th, 2023
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Machine learning algorithms allow analysis and characterization of the atomic arrangement of silicon surface superstructures without the need for human expertise.
Mar 10th, 2023
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In the latest advance in nano- and micro-architected materials, engineers have developed a new material made from numerous interconnected microscale knots.
Mar 10th, 2023
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Scientists have devised a way of fabricating a complex structure, previously found only in nature, to open up new ways for manipulating and controlling light.
Mar 9th, 2023
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