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Scientists developed innovative method to customize and strengthen DNA origami structures

A new technique in building DNA structures at a microscopic level has the potential to advance drug delivery and disease diagnosis, a study suggests.

Today, 15:46 UTC

Physicists reveal the microscopic basis of a new form of quantum magnetism

Physicists have made a major advance in understanding a form of magnetism known as kinetic magnetism, using ultracold atoms bound in an artificial laser-built lattice.

Today, 15:38 UTC

Discovering optimal conditions for mass production of ultraviolet holograms

Researchers identify ideal materials for UV metasurface holograms, enhancing optical device production with nanoimprint lithography.

Today, 15:30 UTC

Astrophysicists discover a novel method for hunting the first stars

A recent study has discovered a novel method for detecting the first-generations stars, known as Population III (Pop III) stars, which have never been directly detected.

Today, 15:17 UTC

Researchers create 2D all-organic perovskites and demonstrate potential use in 2D electronics

Researchers solved the challenge to synthesise all-organic two-dimensional perovskites, extending the field into the exciting realm of 2D materials.

Today, 15:04 UTC

Researchers harness blurred light to 3D print high quality optical components

New method produces commercial grade microlenses with smooth surfaces, which could advance optical device design.

Today, 14:51 UTC

Plunge into a Black Hole with NASA's new immersive visualization (w/video)

Ever wonder what happens when you fall into a black hole? Now, thanks to a new, immersive visualization produced on a NASA supercomputer, viewers can plunge into the event horizon, a black hole's point of no return.

Today, 14:42 UTC

Beat the heat with radiative cooling

Researchers demonstrate enhanced radiative heat transfer across a gap between two micro-sized silicon plates by coating them with a layer of silicon dioxide, which may significantly improve heat management of computers.

Today, 08:28 UTC

Innovative electrospinning method creates advanced ceramic nanofibers and springs

A new coaxial electrospinning method creates uniform ceramic nanofibers and springs from dilute, non-spinnable sols by encapsulating them in a polymer shell.

Today, 06:32 UTC

Chemists produce new-to-nature enzyme containing boron

Boronic acid, not naturally occurring, enables unique chemical reactions. An engineered enzyme with boronic acid enhances selectivity and power, offering a more sustainable alternative.

Today, 06:06 UTC

The interference of many atoms, and a new approach to boson sampling

In new experiments, physicists have used ultracold atoms to demonstrate a new approach to 'boson sampling' - or measuring the pattern of photons that emerge from a maze of mirrors. The findings could help researchers explore the behavior of poorly understood quantum materials.

May 8, 2024

AI and holography bring 3D augmented reality to regular glasses

Combining advances in display technologies, holographic imaging, and artificial intelligence, engineers have produced a leap forward for augmented reality.

May 8, 2024

Strictly no dancing

Researchers have discovered a way to stop the quantum dance of atoms 'seen' by electrons in carbon-based organic molecules. This development will help improve the performance of light emitting molecules used in displays and bio-medical imaging.

May 8, 2024

Webb hints at possible atmosphere surrounding rocky exoplanet

Researchers using the James Webb Space Telescope may have detected atmospheric gases surrounding 55 Cancri e, a hot rocky exoplanet 41 light-years from Earth. This is the best evidence to date for the existence of any rocky planet atmosphere outside our solar system.

May 8, 2024

Atomic-scale telegraphy with light

Physicists manage to reach atomic resolution with optical microscopy by measuring light from a quantum spark faster than a trillionth of a second.

May 8, 2024

Swarms of miniature robots clean up microplastics and microbes, simultaneously (w/video)

Researchers describe swarms of microscale robots (microrobots) that captured bits of plastic and bacteria from water. Afterward, the bots were decontaminated and reused.

May 8, 2024

Scientists develop energy-efficient memristive hardware for transparent AI decision-making

Researchers have created a novel memristive hardware framework that enables artificial intelligence systems to efficiently explain their decision-making process.

May 8, 2024

Researchers can now accurately measure the emergence and damping of a plasmonic field

Researchers have developed a new approach to characterize the electric field of arbitrary plasmonic samples, like e.g. gold nanoparticles.

May 8, 2024