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Paint it blacker: Carbon nanotube coating could make cars ultra-black
A new ultra-black automotive coating absorbs 99.9% of visible light, creating a deeper black finish that could be used on future luxury cars.
Today, 16:47 UTC
Real-time microscopy reveals how semiconductor nanowires grow, and how bismuth seeds can speed their formation
Scientists captured tellurium nanowire growth in liquid in real time, showing seed formation, material competition and bismuth-assisted deposition.
Today, 16:34 UTC
New nanotube membranes reveal unusually fast lithium-ion transport
Boron nitride nanotube membranes rapidly and selectively transport lithium ions, boosting prospects for clean energy, lithium recovery and molecular separation.
Today, 16:21 UTC
Nano-kirigami creates programmable optical pixels from folding gold
Nano-kirigami turns patterned gold films into folding optical pixels, pointing toward dense programmable arrays.
Today, 14:41 UTC
3D-printed glowing ceramics could shrink future photonic devices
Laser 3D printing turns YAG:Ce ceramics into precise, light-emitting microstructures for compact sensors, LEDs, optical circuits and radiation detectors.
Today, 11:21 UTC
Across the universe, young stellar activity drives galactic evolution
Newborn star clusters are a deciding factor in shaping interstellar medium, study finds.
Today, 11:09 UTC
How does light turn into motion within a metal?
Scientists have shown that ultrashort optical laser pulses can trigger extremely rapid lattice vibrations in periodically layered metal structures - not primarily by heating the atomic lattice, but through the pressure exerted by hot electrons.
Today, 11:02 UTC
Drug-free nanoparticles slow aggressive breast cancer in preclinical study
Researchers developed an original technology for treating cancer using nanoparticles that carry no drugs at all, and demonstrated its effectiveness against particularly dangerous and stubborn tumors.
Today, 10:41 UTC
AI speed up the use of optical tweezers
By teaching an AI to use optical tweezers, researchers have sped up the analysis of life’s smallest components. The AI platform captures particles, takes measurements and loads new samples, all without human intervention.
Today, 10:30 UTC
Light switch makes cancer vulnerable to attack
Researchers have developed a molecular switch that is controlled by light. It wakes lung cancer cells up from a protective dormant state so that they are more accessible for treatment.
Today, 10:14 UTC
How an oddball 'hot Jupiter' shows us new possibilities for planets beyond our solar system
The planet CoRoT-2 b has puzzled astronomers for nearly a decade, but new data may have solved its mystery.
Today, 10:08 UTC
Making DNA on a semiconductor chip
Researchers set a new benchmark for enzymatic DNA synthesis by writing 64 distinct sequences in parallel on a semiconductor chip.
Today, 09:54 UTC
MOFs advance cleaner carbon capture, methane storage and hydrogen use
A comprehensive review assesses metal-organic frameworks for simultaneous carbon capture, methane utilization, and hydrogen storage.
June 17, 2026
New quantum experiment overcomes major obstacle in search for dark matter and gravitational waves
Pairing atom-based sensors cancels overwhelming laser noise, revealing faint signals that future detectors could use to probe hidden cosmic phenomena.
June 17, 2026
Fully implanted miniature radio controller boosts cyborg insect mobility in challenging terrains
Tiny onboard electronics guide insect movement without hindering agility, pointing to potential use in search-and-rescue work after disasters.
June 17, 2026
Metasurfaces turn quantum dot films into light-powered heat engines
Metasurfaces make quantum dot films cooler where they emit more efficiently, turning light-controlled temperature gradients into self-powered electrical signals.
June 17, 2026
Tracing a neutrino ghost to distant 'shadow blaster' galaxy
Gemini North telescope on Maunakea helps uncover strongest evidence yet that distant star-forming galaxies contribute to the production of one of the Universe’s most mysterious ghost particles.
June 17, 2026
Simpler ultraviolet optics could lower advanced chipmaking costs
A redesigned lithography system could print finer chip features with simpler optics, lowering costs for faster, more efficient electronics.
June 17, 2026
Darkness helps light-responsive nanomaterials evolve into stable nanotubes
Light-dark cycles help photoresponsive molecules reorganize into stable nanotubes, revealing a route to adaptive nanomaterials and smart devices.
June 17, 2026
Graphene neural interface enables two-way communication with the brain
Flexible graphene neural interface records and modulates brain activity, enabling two-way communication for future neurological treatments.
June 17, 2026
New digital memory device inspired by human brain may improve AI’s energy efficiency
Inspired by the human brain, researchers have developed a new light-sensitive device that combines sensing and memory while controlling how digital memories strengthen or fade over time.
June 16, 2026