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A look into the dark

For the first time, the formation of tiny, difficult-to-detect particles - known as dark excitons - can be tracked precisely in time and space. These invisible carriers of energy will play a key role in future solar cells, LEDs and detectors.

January 30, 2025 Read more

3D-printed nanopillars promote neuron growth

Researchers have developed a 3D-printed |brain-like environment| where neurons grow similarly to a real brain.

January 30, 2025 Read more

Creating nanoislands for better platinum catalysts

A new technique to trap clusters of platinum atoms in nanoscale islands could lead to more efficient catalysts for the chemical industry.

January 29, 2025 Read more

Improving the way flash memory is made

The narrow, deep holes required for one type of flash memory are made twice as fast with the right recipe, which includes a plasma made from hydrogen fluoride.

January 29, 2025 Read more

New acoustic wave phenomenon discovered

A novel asymmetric diffraction has been achieved using a nano-patterned array of ferromagnets.

January 29, 2025 Read more

New avenues in quantum research: supramolecular qubit candidates detected

Scientists show that supramolecular chemistry enables efficient spin communication through hydrogen bonds.

January 28, 2025 Read more

Individual cells can be connected to plastic electrodes

Researchers have succeeded in creating a close connection between individual cells and organic electronics. The study lays the foundation for future treatment of neurological and other diseases with very high precision.

January 28, 2025 Read more

Novel smart bandages enable real-time infection monitoring through integrated pH-correcting sensors

New dual-sensor bandage technology combines bacterial detection with automated pH monitoring to provide more accurate wound infection tracking through environmental correction algorithms

January 28, 2025 Read more

New concept enables ultra-thin absorbers with record bandwidth-to-thickness ratio

New design concept enables ultra-thin absorbers with unprecedented bandwidth-to-thickness ratios, verified experimentally to approach theoretical limits in performance.

January 28, 2025 Read more

Riding the quantum Kelvin wave

Scientists demonstrate controlled oscillations of quantum vortex core lines in superfluid helium, visualizing helical waves on quantum vortices.

January 27, 2025 Read more

Localized surface plasmon resonance enhancement induced by oxide particle superlattices

New research investigates copper oxide superlattices with oxygen vacancies, advancing vacancy doping in semiconductors and LSPR in metal oxide nanoparticles.

January 27, 2025 Read more

Atomic coating prevents bacterial growth on surgical sutures

A permanent antibacterial coating for surgical sutures, created using atomic layer deposition, fully prevents bacterial growth while ensuring biocompatibility.

January 27, 2025 Read more

High-brilliance radiation quickly finds the best composition for half-metal alloys

Researchers use high-brilliance synchrotron radiation to identify the half-metal mix with the highest half-metallic nature.

January 27, 2025 Read more

Team uses achiral hard banana-shaped particles to assemble skyrmions and blue phases

These new findings provide valuable insights into stabilizing skyrmion lattices and blue phases.

January 27, 2025 Read more

Strong as steel, light as foam: Machine learning and nano-3D printing create breakthrough nano-architected materials

Researchers have used machine learning to design nano-architected materials that have the strength of carbon steel but the lightness of Styrofoam.

January 25, 2025 Read more

New atom-based thermometer measures temperature more accurately

Scientists have developed a new method for measuring temperature extremely accurately by using giant Rydberg atoms.

January 24, 2025 Read more