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Researchers discover intercrystals with unique electronic properties

Researchers have discovered a new class of materials - called intercrystals - with unique electronic properties that could power future technologies.

May 22, 2025 Read more

Physics advance details new way tocontrol solid objects in liquid

Ultrasound-induced spin in liquid droplets concentrates particles, opening new possibilities for biomedical testing and drug development technologies.

May 22, 2025 Read more

Engineers discover a new class of materials that passively harvest water from air

A serendipitous observation has led to a surprising discovery: a new class of nanostructured materials that can pull water from the air, collect it in pores and release it onto surfaces without the need for any external energy.

May 21, 2025 Read more

Computational tool predicts new MOF for new energy economy

Scientists have developed a new computational tool that predicts which MOFs will be most stable for a given need.

May 21, 2025 Read more

Femtosecond-level precision achieved in chip-scale soliton microcombs

New silicon nitride microresonator cuts timing jitter in soliton microcombs, boosting precision for lidar, quantum metrology, and ultrafast communications.

May 21, 2025 Read more

Researchers reshape elemental semiconductor at nanoscale with tunable properties

Researchers mould a single-element semiconductor into diverse nanoscale structures without changing its composition, enabling customizable electronic device design.

May 21, 2025 Read more

Electrophysiology in atomic resolution

Scientists applied molecular dynamics simulations to visualize how potassium ions pass through a potassium ion channel at atomic resolution for the first time.

May 21, 2025 Read more

Nano-engineered thermoelectrics enable scalable, compressor-free cooling

Researchers have developed a new, easily manufacturable solid-state thermoelectric refrigeration technology with nano-engineered materials that is twice as efficient as devices made with commercially available bulk thermoelectric materials.

May 21, 2025 Read more

Major step for flat and adjustable optics

By carefully placing nanostructures on a flat surface, researchers have significantly improved the performance of so-called optical metasurfaces in conductive plastics.

May 21, 2025 Read more

A one-pixel camera for recording holographic movies (w/video)

A new single-pixel camera captures 3D movies, sees beyond visible light, and images through tissue - advancing holographic video microscopy.

May 21, 2025 Read more

Metal catalysts can be valuable, even when they aren't precious

Nickel carbide nanoparticles on alumina enable 90% furfural conversion to THF compounds under mild conditions, advancing low-cost, efficient biomass upgrading.

May 21, 2025 Read more

New color-changing sensor detects alcohol with a smartphone snap

Portable technology offers instant, power-free ethanol detection across concentrations.

May 21, 2025 Read more

Creating color centers for quantum science

Researchers study atomic-scale color centers in crystals to engineer qubits that transmit quantum data as photons or phonons.

May 21, 2025 Read more

Etching patterns on living cells using ice lithography and electron beams

The groundbreaking discovery could open new doors for other researchers working with delicate materials such as cell membranes.

May 20, 2025 Read more

Light-driven nanofluidic device simulates dendritic integration for neuromorphic control

A light-controlled nanofluidic device simulates dendritic signal integration and reflex-like responses, advancing neuromorphic hardware for sensorimotor systems.

May 20, 2025 Read more

Novel imaging technology eliminates need for costly ultrafast lasers

Researchers developed a 3D imaging method that visualizes internal tissues using ordinary light sources instead of expensive ultrafast lasers.

May 20, 2025 Read more