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Velcro DNA helps build nanorobotic Meccano

Using DNA origami, scientists have built innovative nanostructures that pave the way for advanced robotics that can deliver targeted drugs - plus a tiny map of Australia and mini dinosaurs.

November 27, 2024 Read more

New imaging platform revolutionizes 3D visualization of cellular structures at the nanoscale

This new platform offers significant advancements in super-resolution microscopy, enabling fast and precise 3D imaging of multiple cellular structures while the extracellular environment can be controlled and flexibly adjusted.

November 27, 2024 Read more

Atomic size differences guide nanoscale structural control of metal aerogels

Scientists demonstrate how atomic size differences control metal catalyst structure at nanoscale, achieving major improvements in fuel cell efficiency and chemical processes.

November 27, 2024 Read more

Paving the way for graphene biosensor based diagnostics

Researchers developed a method to functionalize graphene using a 1-nm dielectric carbon layer, enabling capture molecules to alter signals without disrupting graphene's properties.

November 27, 2024 Read more

Engineers knit a 'blanket' of sophisticated radio-frequency antennas

Researchers use traditional flat-knitting techniques to fabricate flexible, lightweight metasurfaces--large-aperture antennas--that can easily be stowed and deployed for long-range communications.

November 27, 2024 Read more

Spin-powered crystals: A breakthrough in clean hydrogen production

Scientists have discovered an exciting new approach to generating clean hydrogen energy using a remarkable class of crystals that harness the quantum properties of electrons.

November 26, 2024 Read more

Metal-organic glass enables safer, scalable, and highly sensitive X-ray detection

Researchers unveil a low-toxicity, glass-like material with exceptional X-ray sensitivity, enabling scalable manufacturing for improved medical imaging and security systems.

November 26, 2024 Read more

How catalysts secretly lose their stability

Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) are tunable catalysts, but their activity stems from cobalt ions detaching to form nanoparticles, not the COFs themselves.

November 26, 2024 Read more

Breakthrough in clean energy: Scientists pioneer novel heat-to-electricity conversion

Researchers demonstrated for the first time transverse thermoelectric conversion in the semimetal WSi2, leading to more efficient thermoelectric devices.

November 26, 2024 Read more

Cooling with light: Exploring optical cooling in semiconductor quantum dots

Researchers investigate an elusive cooling phenomenon in a halide perovskite-based 'dots-in-crystal' material, shedding light on its strengths and limitations.

November 26, 2024 Read more

Breakthrough in carbon nanotube applications for battery dry process

Researchers developed the world's first technology for producing highly dispersible carbon nanotube powder, which can be easily applicable to environmentally-friendly secondry battery dry processes.

November 26, 2024 Read more

A pathway towards new quantum devices: Electrically defined quantum dots in zinc oxide

Researchers have successfully created electrically defined quantum dots in zinc oxide (ZnO) heterostructures, marking a significant milestone in the development of quantum technologies.

November 26, 2024 Read more

Metafiber tips for generating optical skyrmions with subwavelength polarization features

Metafiber devices enable high-quality photonic skyrmions with tunable topology and polarization control, advancing compact optical tech beyond traditional methods.

November 25, 2024 Read more

The first-ever 2D spintronics device constructed entirely from proximitized structures

Researchers report a two-dimensional graphene spin valve that is enabled by proximity to the van der Waals magnet Cr2Ge2Te6. This innovative work lays the groundwork for a new research field and advancements in spintronics technology.

November 25, 2024 Read more

Developing new polymeric nanomaterials to detect harmful substances in extreme environments

New method synthesizes ion-electron mixed conductive polymers to enhance chemical sensor development, surpassing prior polymer conductors.

November 25, 2024 Read more

Using matter waves, scientists unveil novel collective behaviors in quantum optics

The research sheds new light on fundamental phenomena that can be harnessed to advance applications in quantum science, including in long-distance quantum networks.

November 25, 2024 Read more