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Automated DNA nanotube synthesis method advances molecular engineering capabilities

A new automated system for DNA nanotube synthesis combines microfluidics and single-molecule imaging, enabling rapid production and characterization of complex nanostructures.

July 31, 2024 Read more

Newly discovered sheets of nanoscale 'cubes' make excellent catalysts

Arrays of superatomic clusters herald new approach to making 2D nanomaterials.

July 31, 2024 Read more

Bright prospects for engineering quantum light

Scientists present a model that encapsulates the essential physics of coupling to phonons, which governs the behavior of real single-photon emitters, and critically evaluate several approximations that are commonly utilized.

July 30, 2024 Read more

Researchers identify unique phenomenon in Kagome metal

In Japanese basket-weaving, the Kagome design features interlaced triangles. In quantum physics, Kagome describes materials with a similar atomic structure. Physicists are studying these metals and their interaction with light to generate plasmon polaritons.

July 30, 2024 Read more

Organic nanozymes have broad applications from food and agriculture to biomedicine

Nanozymes mimic natural enzymes for biomedicine, chemical engineering, and environmental uses. Inorganic types face toxicity and cost issues, while organic ones offer promise but are still developing.

July 30, 2024 Read more

New, more sustainable method for manufacturing microchips and other nanoscale devices

Water-based manufacturing could replace use of toxic chemicals and open the door for hybrid electronic-biological devices.

July 30, 2024 Read more

Self-powered electrostatic tweezer for adaptive object manipulation and microfluidics

Researchers report a new self-powered electrostatic tweezer that offers superior accumulation and tunability of triboelectric charges, enabling unprecedented flexibility and adaptability for manipulating objects in various working scenarios.

July 30, 2024 Read more

Molecular switches demonstrate complex behavior advancing potential for ultra-dense memory

Researchers create a 2D array of molecular switches with 12 controllable states per molecule, showing promise for next-generation ultra-high-density memory systems.

July 30, 2024 Read more

Researchers trap atoms, forcing them to serve as photonic transistors

This groundbreaking research demonstrates a potential for quantum networks based on cold-atom integrated nanophotonic circuits.

July 29, 2024 Read more

Researchers achieve quantum breakthrough with novel quantum-to-quantum Bernoulli factory design

A groundbreaking study describes a new set-up for a quantum-to-quantum Bernoulli factory.

July 29, 2024 Read more

When copper becomes transparent - creating exotic matter with x-ray lasers

X-ray laser experiments generate states of matter close to what occurs in the interior of planets or in the imploding capsule of an inertial fusion reactor. At the same time, they open up a way to measure ultra-short phenomena.

July 29, 2024 Read more

'Smart' nanoparticles combine targeted chemotherapy and heat therapy to combat liver cancer

Researchers develop innovative nanoparticles that selectively deliver chemotherapy drugs to liver tumors and generate heat when exposed to light, offering a new multimodal approach to cancer treatment.

July 29, 2024 Read more

Building 'wind-up' sensors with carbon nanotubes

Twisted carbon nanotubes can store high densities of energy to power sensors or other technology.

July 27, 2024 Read more

Atomic 'GPS' elucidates movement during ultrafast material transitions

Scientists demonstrated that a materials characterization technique can be successful at a new type of facility, and they used it to discover a hidden materials phase.

July 27, 2024 Read more

Graphene-quantum dot hybrid enables compact multispectral light detection

Novel photodetector combines quantum dots and graphene to achieve multispectral sensing without bulky optics, advancing miniaturized spectral analysis technology.

July 26, 2024 Read more

New laser technique could enable data storage on printable magnetic devices

Using optical vortex enhances printing technology, shows promise in creating well-formed single ferrite crystals.

July 26, 2024 Read more