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Researchers discover dual topological phases in an intrinsic monolayer crystal

The discovery of what scientists are calling a dual quantum spin Hall insulator can serve as a promising platform for exploring exotic quantum phases and electromagnetism.

April 2, 2024 Read more

Dielectric meta-atoms with liquid crystal alignment effect for electrically tunable metasurface

Researchers demonstrate a novel tunable dielectric metasurface for liquid crystals, eliminating alignment layers and reducing manufacturing time and costs.

April 1, 2024 Read more

Acids enables adhesive electrodes for thin, flexible supercapacitors

Researchers developed a kind of all-in-one adhesive electrode that solves one of the major issues facing advancing flexible 2D supercapacitors - making the components work synergistically.

April 1, 2024 Read more

Nano-oscillator hits record quality factor

Researchers report the successful creation of a levitated nanomechanical oscillator with an ultra-high quality factor, significantly surpassing previous experimental achievements.

March 29, 2024 Read more

An ultrafast method for producing large, uniform graphene glass in open air

A new scanning electromagnetic induction quenching method enables the efficient production of high-quality, large-sized graphene glass in open air, paving the way for industrial applications.

March 29, 2024 Read more

Biomimetic olfactory chips with nanotube arrays for advanced gas sensing

New biomimetic olfactory chips mimic natural olfaction with up to 10,000 nanotube gas sensors per chip for advanced sensing capabilities.

March 29, 2024 Read more

Automated calculation of surface properties in crystals

The surface properties of complex crystalline materials can be calculated reliably and automatically using only the fundamental laws of physics, thanks to a new computer-based method.

March 28, 2024 Read more

Discovery of a hidden quantum critical point in 2D superconductors

Scientists detected weak fluctuations in superconductivity, a precursor phenomenon to superconductivity.

March 28, 2024 Read more

Room-temperature 2D magnet: Electronic-structure insights

Researchers found that small changes in how electron spins interact with each other can make a big difference in the magnetic transition temperatures of 2D magnets.

March 28, 2024 Read more

Nanoshell catalysts capture methane emissions

Researchers are developing new catalysts that aim to turn climate-warming methane emissions into useful commercial products.

March 28, 2024 Read more

Study unlocks the power of visible light for sustainable chemistry

Researchers developed materials and processes that can improve the efficiencies of molecular transformations driven by visible light.

March 28, 2024 Read more

Electronic device thermal management made simpler and slightly better

Developing a high thermal conductivity heat dissipation material with a moisture-reactive protective layer.

March 28, 2024 Read more

First experimental evidence for a graviton-like particle in a quantum material

The results are a step toward a better understanding of gravity.

March 28, 2024 Read more

Can metalenses be commercialized at a fraction of the cost?

Researchers propose two innovative methods for mass-producing metalenses and manufacturing them on large surfaces.

March 28, 2024 Read more

Liquid crystal nanoparticles supercharge antibiotics for cystic fibrosis

Researchers are advancing the development of liquid crystal nanoparticle-formulated antibiotics to more accurately target and eliminate difficult-to-cure lung infections in people with cystic fibrosis.

March 27, 2024 Read more

Capturing first photograph of theoretical C130 fullertubes

For years, C130 fullertubes - molecules made up of 130 carbon atoms - have existed only in theory. Now, physicists have successfully shown them in real life.

March 27, 2024 Read more