World's thinnest X-ray detector is less than 10 nanometers thick
Highly sensitive and with a rapid response time, the new X-ray detector could potentially lead to real-time imaging of cellular biology.
Nov 8th, 2021
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Exotic magnetic states on the nanoscale
Scientists have succeeded in building chains of quantum magnets made of nanographene that capture the essence of one of the core models of quantum magnetism.
Nov 5th, 2021
Read moreMesoporous structure enhances catalytic performance of single-atom catalysts
Researchers ave developed a confined thermal transformation strategy to synthesize nitrogen-doped mesoporous carbon nanospheres-supported single-atom catalysts.
Nov 5th, 2021
Read moreSweat-collecting patch inspired by cactus spines
A sweat-collecting patch for use as sweat sensor has been developed using the principle based on how the cactus spines attract water.
Nov 5th, 2021
Read moreElectron family creates previously unknown state of matter
Scientists demonstrated a completely novel state of matter in a metal. It is created by the combination of four electrons - until now, only electron pairs were known. This discovery could lead to a new type of superconductivity, an entirely new research direction, and revolutionary technologies such as quantum sensors.
Nov 5th, 2021
Read moreScanning a single protein, one amino acid at a time
Using nanopore DNA sequencing technology, researchers have managed to scan a single protein: by slowly moving a linearized protein through a tiny nanopore, one amino acid at the time, the researchers were able to read off electric currents that relate to the information content of the protein.
Nov 4th, 2021
Read moreCreating solar cells and glass from wood - or a billion tons of biowaste
Researchers map out how biomass from plants could replace unrenewable resources in optical applications.
Nov 4th, 2021
Read moreWorking through a mental Bloch
Scientists experimentally reconstruct Bloch wavefunction for the first time.
Nov 4th, 2021
Read moreGraphene research sounds out new possibilities for electronic technologies
A team of researchers have revealed that sonic boom and Doppler-shifted sound waves can be created in a graphene transistor, giving new insights into this world-famous material and its potential for use in nanoscale electronic technologies.
Nov 4th, 2021
Read moreThe intriguing behaviour of magnets with an extra bit of oxygen
Tracking the behavior of magnetite nanoparticles for three years, researchers shed some light on an 80-year-old dilemma.
Nov 4th, 2021
Read moreNanoscale self-assembling salt-crystal 'origami' balls envelop liquids
Researchers have developed a technique whereby they can spontaneously encapsulate microscopic droplets of water and oil emulsion in a tiny sphere made of salt crystals - sort of like a minute, self-constructing origami soccer ball filled with liquid. The process could be used in a range of fields from more precise drug delivery to nanoscale medical devices.
Nov 4th, 2021
Read moreMachine learning a useful tool for quantum control, finds new study (w/video)
Researchers show through simulations, that reinforcement learning, a type of machine learning, can be used to produce accurate quantum control even with noisy measurements.
Nov 4th, 2021
Read moreA new dimension in magnetism and superconductivity launched
An international team of scientists has launched a new paradigm in magnetism and superconductivity, putting effects of curvature, topology, and 3D geometry into the spotlight of next-decade research.
Nov 3rd, 2021
Read moreQuantum physics in proteins
Artificial intelligence affords unprecedented insights into how biomolecules work.
Nov 3rd, 2021
Read moreNew method to predict stress at atomic scale
The amount of stress a material can withstand before it cracks is critical information when designing aircraft, spacecraft, and other structures. Aerospace engineers used machine learning for the first time to predict stress in copper at the atomic scale.
Nov 3rd, 2021
Read moreColor-changing indicator predicts algal blooms
Researchers have developed an indicator that changes color when exposed to rising levels of alkaline phosphatase - an enzyme that forecasts phytoplankton's exponential growth. This change can be detected by the naked eye or a smartphone.
Nov 3rd, 2021
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