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Novel photothermal material directly converts sunlight into heat with unprecedented efficiency

Scientists developed a plasma-based process for the synthesis of photothermal materials for water purification, and desalination.

April 11, 2025 Read more

Upconversion nanoparticles enable ultra-high color reproduction in displays

Researchers developed core@multi-shell upconversion nanoparticles that emit full-color light, enhancing color accuracy in advanced display technologies.

April 11, 2025 Read more

Precise light control reversibly switches supramolecular chirality

Researchers demonstrate reversible switching of supramolecular chirality using light, enabling new design strategies for optical and electronic materials.

April 11, 2025 Read more

A scalable graphene membrane for CO2 capture

Scientists have developed a scalable method to produce porous graphene membranes that efficiently separate carbon dioxide. The breakthrough could significantly reduce the cost and footprint of carbon capture technology.

April 11, 2025 Read more

Scientists discover new way to keep quantum spins coherent for longer

New study shows that electron spins - tiny magnetic properties of atoms that can store information - can be protected from decohering (losing their quantum state) much more effectively than previously thought, simply by applying low magnetic fields.

April 10, 2025 Read more

Advancing neuronal research using 3D polymeric micro-scaffolds integrated with quantum sensors

A recent research study has successfully merged two cutting-edge 3D tissue engineering strategies - 3D polymeric scaffolds and 3D neuronal spheroids - to create a highly advanced model for studying neuronal behaviour and disease.

April 10, 2025 Read more

Advances in chiral plasmonic nanostructures revolutionize light manipulation

Cost-effective chiral nanostructures enable precise light control at the nanoscale, advancing applications in sensing, imaging, and emerging quantum technologies.

April 10, 2025 Read more

Breakthrough in laser-alignment for macromolecular single-particle imaging

Laser-induced alignment boosts single-particle imaging by improving molecular orientation, enabling clearer 3D structure recovery of proteins and macromolecules.

April 10, 2025 Read more

Scientists uncover spin-catalytic activity correlation in single-atom and -electron tailored gold nanoclusters

Researchers precisely removed a gold nanoparticle's core atom and outermost electron to study how magnetic spin affects its catalytic activity.

April 9, 2025 Read more

Creating tiny biomedical factories from common bacteria

Engineered bacteria secrete powerful nanoparticles to aid in drug delivery, vaccines and treating medical conditions, such as Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

April 9, 2025 Read more

From microelectronics to microfluidics: How 3D printing Is shaping the future of tiny devices

Researchers show how 3D printing enables sub-micron precision in microelectronics and microfluidics, offering a flexible alternative to traditional methods.

April 9, 2025 Read more

Simple cryogenic process mass-produces high-quality borophene for flexible electronics

Scientists have created a scalable cryogenic process for producing borophene sheets that efficiently harvest energy from motion, enabling next-generation flexible electronics.

April 9, 2025 Read more

A surprise contender for cooling computers: lasers

Researchers are testing if laser-based photonic cooling can regulate the temperature of computer chips, significantly lower the power consumption and increase the efficiency of conventional air and water-based systems.

April 8, 2025 Read more

Direct-drive rotation stage for ultra-high precision industrial applications

PI announces the launch of the V-625 direct drive rotation stage, a high-performance rotary positioning and scanning stage designed for applications requiring smooth, high-precision rotary motion.

April 8, 2025 Read more

Tunable electrodes selectively detect molecules in complex mixtures on wearable platforms

Programmable electrodes integrated into wearable devices enable selective molecular detection in complex formulations such as cosmetics and skincare products.

April 7, 2025 Read more

Engineering biomolecular condensates for programmable immune response and material design

Framework for nanoscale material design using programmable DNA systems enables precise control over structure, function, and immune signaling in soft materials.

April 4, 2025 Read more