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Machine learning points scientists to new superconductors- and possibly thousands more
Machine learning helped identify new superconductors and a process that could speed the discovery of thousands more energy-saving materials.
Today, 15:38 UTC
Nanofluidic clay membranes tackle the ion transport bottleneck in blue energy
Modified clay membranes improve ion flow and charge selectivity, advancing osmotic power harvesting from seawater and river water.
Today, 15:15 UTC
Experiment-guided AlphaFold captures protein motion
A new approach guides AlphaFold with experimental data, helping it predict flexible protein shape ensembles instead of single static structures.
Today, 11:55 UTC
Lithium-doped carbon nanorings promise better optical devices
Simulations show that adding lithium to carbon nanorings greatly boosts nonlinear optical response, guiding designs for future photonic and optical devices.
Today, 11:42 UTC
Roll-to-roll lithography boosts flexible electronics production
A roll-to-roll digital lithography system compensates for substrate distortion in real time, enabling faster mass production of flexible electronics.
Today, 11:34 UTC
Identifying proteins, molecule by molecule
A nanopore detection method can rapidly identify individual proteins, aiding disease research, drug development, and biomarker discovery.
Today, 11:14 UTC
Switching spin states in manganese ions with light
Scientists developed a manganese-based molecular data storage material that works at about -132 C, warmer than earlier iron-based versions.
Today, 11:04 UTC
Shape-shifting surface adds touch to displays
A soft magnetic metasurface can morph into thousands of shapes, sense deformation, and show LED feedback, pointing to tactile interfaces, wearables, soft robotics, and AR/VR.
June 27, 2026
Plastic bottles could find new life in batteries as graphite
Graphene oxide helps turn PET plastic waste into synthetic graphite for lithium-ion battery anodes, offering a recycling route for battery materials.
June 27, 2026
Atomic defects tune carbon quantum dots for precise light control
Atomic defects can tune carbon quantum dots across UV to near-infrared light, guiding cleaner design of sensors, bioimaging and solar materials.
June 27, 2026
Molecules on a surface reach the ultimate quantum limit
Surface-bound molecules reached the Fourier quantum limit, enabling cleaner studies of emitters for quantum tech and nanoscale control.
June 27, 2026
Glass cells of atoms offer a new path to smarter, cheaper sensors
All-glass atomic vapor cells could enable smaller, cheaper, more stable sensors for navigation, radar and wireless signals without silicon interference.
June 27, 2026
Paintable roof coating cools buildings and harvests raindrop electricity
A layered roof coating keeps radiative cooling intact while harvesting raindrop pulses for low-power sensing during wet weather.
June 26, 2026
Nanodiamonds emerge from a giant press and powerful X-rays
Researchers use extreme pressure and bright X-rays to track how nanodiamonds form, opening ways to tune ultra-hard materials for future technologies.
June 26, 2026
Exploring long-range magnetism with graphene
Graphene coated with magnetic molecules shows gate-tunable, long-range magnetism while preserving mobility, pointing to spintronic uses.
June 26, 2026
New workflow turns synthetic proteins into active enzymes
A new protein-design workflow turns inactive artificial scaffolds into efficient enzymes, opening paths to greener chemistry and biotech.
June 26, 2026
Building digital twins as decision infrastructure for a complex world
From healthcare to climate forecasting, digital twins are expanding rapidly, with uncertainty, interoperability, and user needs emerging as key priorities.
June 26, 2026
pH-triggered nanocomposite delivers dual blow to wound infections
Researchers design a ZIF-8-based platform that synchronizes the release of antibacterial and antioxidant agents, offering a new strategy for smart wound dressings.
June 26, 2026
Smart microneedles bend to heal diabetic wounds from within
AI-designed microneedles bend at body temperature to close diabetic wounds while delivering DNA therapy and antibacterial protection.
June 26, 2026
IBM debuts world's first sub-1 nanometer chip technology
Sub-1 nm chip tech stacks transistors vertically, letting more compute fit in less space while improving speed and efficiency.
June 26, 2026
AI designs the ideal burger for taste, health, and planet
Researchers developed an AI tool that creates novel burger recipes optimized for individual preferences. The implications for science go well beyond food.
June 26, 2026