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Searching for a quantum advantage in strong-field quantum electrodynamics
Physicists are using quantum computers to simulate high-intensity electromagnetic interactions to test the limits of light and matter under extreme conditions.
April 14, 2026 Read more
Sonodynamic therapy with ferrocene-modified frameworks targets breast cancer metastasis
Ferrocene-modified covalent organic frameworks combine sonodynamic therapy with immune activation to suppress primary breast tumors and bone metastasis in mice.
April 14, 2026 Read more
Tuning 2D materials growth for quantum photonics
A new growth method for boron nitride films produces single-photon emitters at room temperature by tuning argon flow, advancing scalable quantum photonics.
April 14, 2026 Read more
Graphene mirrors hidden charges shaping water without changing wetting
Graphene appears wetting transparent, yet mirrors substrate charges at the nanoscale, reshaping nearby water structure and enabling new control in membranes and energy systems.
April 14, 2026 Read more
Fast 2D piezo scanning stage for image stabilization and resolution enhancement
Fast, nanometer-precise XY motion enables active image and laser-beam stabilization, pixel shifting, and super-resolution imaging in advanced optical systems.
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Bimetallic MOF electrode sterilizes airborne bacteria in milliseconds
A 3D bimetallic MOF electrode on copper mesh kills over 99% of airborne bacteria at low voltage using electroporation and reactive oxygen species generation.
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Researchers develop innovative nanotweezers to analyze extracellular particles
New nanotweezers rapidly trap and analyze tiny vesicles in their natural state, enabling faster detailed study of cell communication and advancing diagnostics and therapies.
April 14, 2026 Read more
Bright quantum light emission achieved at room temperature in 2D semiconductors
Nanostructured material traps excitons and removes excess charge, boosting room temperature light emission and enabling bright stable quantum light sources.
April 14, 2026 Read more
Making light spin with a gold nanorod
By striking a gold nanorod off-center with an electron beam, researchers found a simple way to make light spin.
April 13, 2026 Read more
Record-breaking photonics approach traps light on a chip for millions of cycles
Scientists have overcome a major obstacle to faster, more efficient photonic chips by creating a 'suit of armou' to protect fragile van der Waals materials.
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Researchers use nanomaterials and ultrasound to create light inside the body
Researchers have developed a noninvasive method to create light anywhere in the body. Their technique, which uses ultrasound waves to activate light-emitting nanoparticles, could be used to manipulate cell signals or facilitate light-based medical treatments in the future.
April 13, 2026 Read more
A plastic that stores heat, stretches farther than rubber, and breaks down in soil
Mirror image crystals of poly(lactic acid) act as reversible crosslinks in a phase change material, delivering high latent heat, strong mechanics, and full recyclability at once.
April 13, 2026 Read more
Precision boost for quantum sensor technology
Physicists have determined the quantum dynamics in a two-dimensional layer of boron nitride. Their findings form the basis for future applications in quantum technology.
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How nanoscale catalyst design could improve hydrogen peroxide production
A review paper examines how precise nanoscale construction of graphitic carbon nitride catalysts can advance sustainable photocatalytic hydrogen peroxide production.
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A two-dimensional polymer coating keeps lithium metal batteries stable for thousands of cycles
A polymeric cobalt phthalocyanine interface directs anion decomposition and accelerates lithium-ion transport, enabling lithium metal batteries to cycle stably under harsh conditions.
April 13, 2026 Read more
Superconductivity control in twisted bilayer graphene opens path to energy efficient electronics
Researchers show superconductivity can be tuned by the surrounding environment in twisted bilayer graphene, pointing to more efficient electronics and quantum devices.
April 12, 2026 Read more
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