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A better way to model the behavior of metal alloys
Researchers' approach captures subtle atomic patterns, improving predictions of material properties.
Today, 16:56 UTC
Next-gen instruments bring nanomaterials into sharper focus
New instruments on the horizon promise the most precise tools yet to study and experiment on the smallest and most complex materials ever manufactured.
Today, 16:57 UTC
MXene chemistry programs underwater sound absorption
MXene-polymer bonding lets a thin underwater absorber tune resonance and damping chemically, shifting acoustic control from structure to material chemistry.
Today, 14:40 UTC
Listening for quantum oscillations in the Kondo insulator YbB12
Ultrasonic measurements reveal magnetic quantum oscillations only after YbB12 transitions into a metallic state.
Today, 14:17 UTC
Nano-focusing: Why speed and precision matter in surface metrology and microscopy
Fast piezo and voice-coil nano-focusing systems keep microscopes and metrology tools sharply focused with nanometer precision and millisecond response.
Today, 14:00 UTC
Creating complex light patterns using a two-century-old light phenomenon
Researchers used the Poisson spot effect to create stable optical skyrmions with a laser and disc, simplifying studies for photonics and computing applications.
Today, 07:59 UTC
Graphene catalyst design could cut the cost of hydrogen fuel cells
Simulations pinpoint an electronic sweet spot where nitrogen-doped graphene can drive oxygen reactions more efficiently than platinum.
Today, 07:43 UTC
Cleanroom-free process brings electronic skin to curved robots and wearables
A UV laser and 3D printer create large flexible tactile sensor arrays directly on target surfaces, simplifying fabrication and rapid prototyping.
Today, 07:23 UTC
Hollow silicon nanotubes boost waste-heat conversion without rare metals
A nanoscale tube-in-wall structure localizes heat-carrying vibrations, sharply lowering thermal conductivity while staying compatible with chip manufacturing.
Today, 04:56 UTC
Flying robot rides the wind like a bird (w/video)
Scientists built a flying robot that is both easy to control and energy-efficient, especially in changing wind conditions. The robot can change its shape and uses wind to stay in the air, instead of relying on thrust-generating motors.
June 22, 2026
Nanorobotic swarming boosts photothermal therapy by concentrating heat
Nanorobotic swarming concentrates photothermal particles into heat-retaining clusters, helping the same material outperform dispersed nanoparticles under near-infrared light.
June 22, 2026
Raman microscopy gets a roadmap for biology and medicine
Bioengineers bridge the gap between spectroscopy developers and biologists through a systematic guide explaining modern Raman imaging technologies, probes, and applications.
June 22, 2026
Before the aliens, the amino acids
Scientists propose a simple but powerful new method for detecting traces of alien biology, whether on Jupiter's icy moons, in meteorites or in Martian samples.
June 22, 2026
Interlocking 3D nano-architecture powers solar desalination for freshwater and irrigation
The material's interlocked, porous structure improves salt resistance, water transport, and vapor generation, enabling stable solar desalination outdoors.
June 22, 2026
Algae microbots improve targeted chemotherapy for bladder cancer
In mouse tests, magnet-guided algae microbots helped chemotherapy penetrate bladder tumours more deeply, cutting tumour burden after one week.
June 22, 2026
Interface layer drives quantum dot tandem solar cells to record efficiency
Researchers used an ultrathin chlorinated polymer layer to cut charge losses and set efficiency records for all-PbS quantum dot tandem solar cells.
June 22, 2026
Modular nanorobot targets cancer cells and can be reused for other tasks
Researchers developed a versatile nanorobot with propulsion and payload modules. The two reusable modules autonomously self-assemble and could be used in medicine or industry.
June 22, 2026
Carbon nanotube transistors turn invisible infrared light into memory
A carbon nanotube transistor turns invisible 940 nm light into both a signal and memory, advancing low-power neuromorphic vision hardware.
June 22, 2026
Light color controls a photonic synapse that remembers and forgets
Researchers built a photonic synapse that strengthens or erases memory by light color, using a defect to mimic the brain's balanced learning.
June 20, 2026
Twisting 2D materials brings quantum light control closer to reality
Researchers show that twisting atom-thin boron nitride layers can tune quantum light emitters, offering new control for quantum technologies.
June 20, 2026
Wet coffee grounds turned into high-grade solid fuel in just 90 seconds
A world-first flame plasma pyrolysis technology eliminates the need for pre-drying, turning moisture-laden organic waste into anthracite-grade biochar with industrial potential.
June 20, 2026