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New method flips the script on topological physics

Researchers demonstrate model-free method for identifying topology, enabling the discovery of new topological materials using a purely experimental approach.

January 25, 2024 Read more

Breakthrough in muscle regeneration uses MXene scaffolds to support tissue growth

Researchers uncover molecular mechanisms behind the effects of MXene nanoparticles on muscle regeneration.

January 25, 2024 Read more

Vibrating nanobubbles could lead to better water treatment

Fresh research into the physics of vibrating nanobubbles reveals that they do not heat up as much as previously thought.

January 24, 2024 Read more

Researchers add a 'twist' to classical material design

They've discovered that crystals can twist when they are sandwiched between two substrates - a critical step toward exploring new material properties for electronics and other applications.

January 24, 2024 Read more

Sub-wavelength confinement of light demonstrated in indium phosphide nanocavity

New nanocavities pave the way for enhanced nanoscale lasers and LEDs that could enable faster data transmission using smaller, more energy-efficient devices.

January 24, 2024 Read more

Wearable breath sensor picks up the tiniest changes in airflow

The sensor provides valuable physiological information on an individual, for example related to their cardiac, neurological and pulmonary conditions as well as certain types of illness.

January 24, 2024 Read more

Hacking DNA to make next-gen nanomaterials

Scientists developed a universal method for producing a wide variety of functional, 3D metallic and semiconductor nanostructures.

January 24, 2024 Read more

Machine learning-driven prediction of strain engineering in graphene

Researchers develop revolutionary machine learning framework to rapidly predict atomistic structures and physical fields in 2D materials under continuous strain loading and defect engineering. New technique based on generative adversarial networks provides over 30x speedup compared to simulations and enables discovery of exotic quantum materials.

January 24, 2024 Read more

New superconducting material discovered in transition metal dichalcogenide materials

The superconducting transition temperature of this material reaches 11.6 K, making it the transition metal sulfide superconductor with the highest transition temperature at ambient pressure.

January 24, 2024 Read more

New 2D material with super-heavy electrons discovered

The material consists of atom-thin layers of cerium, silicon and iodine (CeSiI) and is the first example of a 2D material with heavy fermions.

January 24, 2024 Read more

Ultrafast excitations in correlated systems

Scientists present new ideas for ultrafast multi-dimensional spectroscopy of strongly correlated solids.

January 24, 2024 Read more

Tunnelling of electrons via the neighboring atom

Scientists designed a van der Waals complex as a prototype system with an internuclear distance of 0.39 nm to track the electron tunneling via the neighboring atom in the system of sub-nanometer scale.

January 24, 2024 Read more

Organic electronics lead to new ways to sense light

Researchers developed an optical sensor consisting of carbon nanotube photodetectors and organic transistors formed on an ultrathin, flexible polymer film. A wireless system reads the images from the sensor.

January 24, 2024 Read more

Delivering mRNA into the brain using lipid nanoparticles

Researchers devised a method to deliver mRNA into the brain using lipid nanoparticles, potentially advancing treatments for Alzheimer's disease and seizures.

January 24, 2024 Read more

Cells' electric fields keep nanoparticles at bay

Charged membranes that exist in and around living cells strongly repel incoming nanometer-sized particles - especially particles with little or no electrical charge.

January 23, 2024 Read more

Exploring nanotechnology for the health of intestinal microbiota

Scientists are using nanotechnology to develop functional foods that can be consumed by people with food intolerances and allergies.

January 23, 2024 Read more