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How science behind epidemics helped physicists to develop state-of-the-art conductive paint

Physicists find first evidence that the process of 'explosive percolation' - seen in the transmission of viruses - can occur in the development of nanomaterial networks.

Dec 20th, 2022

Single-chain polymer nanoparticles could provide a promising approach in the battle against malaria

For the treatment, researchers created nanoparticles that each consist of a single polymer chain to which they could link a drug.

Dec 20th, 2022

Scientists use machine learning to get an unprecedented view of small molecules

A new tool to identify small molecules offers benefits for diagnostics, drug discovery and fundamental research.

Dec 20th, 2022

Infinite creaminess - the disintegration of drops has no limit

Scientists have developed a computer code that enables accurate predictions of the disintegration of droplets in turbulent flows. Surprisingly it shows that there is no point in time when a liquid drop cannot break up into even smaller drops.

Dec 20th, 2022

Long-lasting, intense afterglow

Organic dyes with persistent delayed fluorescence and ultralong phosphorescence.

Dec 17th, 2022

Wearable skin patch monitors hemoglobin in deep tissues

A photoacoustic sensor could help clinicians diagnose tumors, organ malfunction and more.

Dec 17th, 2022

Charging up with carbon nanotubes

Scientists have created vertically aligned single-walled carbon nanotubes on metal foils that could be a boon for energy storage and the electronics industry.

Dec 17th, 2022

The discovery of interfacial ferromagnetism in 2D antiferromagnet heterostructures

An international team of researchers has studied the heterostructures of layered antiferromagnets, painting a better picture of what happens when two different magnetic orders are combined.

Dec 16th, 2022

Success in high-speed, high-sensitivity terahertz detection using a graphene transistor

Scientists have successfully detected terahertz waves with a fast response and high sensitivity at room temperature.

Dec 16th, 2022

An all-optical approach to pumping chip-based nanolasers

Researchers have developed a new all-optical method for driving multiple highly dense nanolaser arrays. The approach could enable chip-based optical communication links that process and move data faster than today's electronic-based devices.

Dec 16th, 2022

Dynamical fractal discovered in clean magnetic crystal

Researchers have uncovered an altogether new type of fractal appearing in a class of magnets called spin ices.

Dec 16th, 2022

A message that resonates

Scientists use an optoelectronic resonator to increase the sensitivity of an electron pulse detector, which may lead to ultrafast electronic characterization of proteins or materials.

Dec 15th, 2022

Using the power of symmetry for new quantum technologies

Researchers have developed a simple, high-precision method to control the dark states of a molecule consisting of two interconnected artificial atoms.