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Tracking molecules at turbo speed

Scientists devise method to speed up observations of high-throughput microbiological process.

January 15, 2024 Read more

Bladder tumors reduced by 90% using nanorobots

Tiny nanomachines are propelled by urea present in urine and precisely target the tumour, attacking it with a radioisotope carried on their surface.

January 15, 2024 Read more

The power of pause: Controlled deposition for effective and long-lasting organic devices

Researchers move a step closer to making conventional optoelectronic devices more lightweight and flexible.

January 15, 2024 Read more

New research opens doors to next-generation memristive devices

Researchers address challenges in data retention and endurance of these devices by developing a silver-dispersive chalcogenide thin film.

January 15, 2024 Read more

Tailored nanograins enable greener ammonia production

Researchers optimized oxygen vacancy-rich molybdenum oxide nanograins anchored on carbon fibers as an electrocatalyst, achieving record efficiency for the sustainable electrochemical conversion of nitrogen to ammonia.

January 15, 2024 Read more

Researchers demonstrate that quantum entanglement and topology are inextricably linked

This experimental milestone allows for the preservation of quantum information even when entanglement is fragile.

January 12, 2024 Read more

Researchers develop technique to synthesize water-soluble alloy nanoclusters

The novelty of this study is in a new strategy for the synthesis of water-soluble alloy nanoclusters and a further contribution to the fundamental understanding of the alloying mechanism of metal nanoclusters.

January 12, 2024 Read more

Flexible metasurface computer solves complex equations at near light-speed

A trailblazing metasurface computer architecture solves intricate matrix equations orders of magnitude faster than conventional processors by performing complex math intrinsically using scattered light waves.

January 12, 2024 Read more

A stepping stone to study superconductivity

A thin film reveals the origins of a pre-superconducting phase, which could help research into room-temperature superconductors.

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Scientists use heat to create transformations between skyrmions and antiskyrmions

In an experiment that could help the development of new spintronics devices with low energy consumption, researchers have used heat and magnetic fields to create transformations between spin textures in a single crystal thin plate device. Importantly, they achieved this at room temperature.

January 12, 2024 Read more

Integrating dimensions to get more out of Moore's Law and advance electronics

Researchers propose 3D integration with 2D materials to overcome the limitations of Moore's Law, enhancing transistor density and functionality on computer chips.

January 12, 2024 Read more

Bulky additives could make cheaper solar cells last longer

Findings could help engineers methodically find best molecules to increase lifespan of perovskite solar cells, rather than relying on time-consuming trial and error.

January 11, 2024 Read more

Bridging light and electrons

Researchers have merged nonlinear optics with electron microscopy, unlocking new capabilities in material studies and the control of electron beams.

January 11, 2024 Read more

Fingerprinting biomolecules with the help of sound

Researchers have designed a biosensor capable of identifying proteins and peptides in quantities as low as a single monolayer.

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Graphene-based neurotechnology paves way for high-precision therapeutic applications

Researchers develop a novel class of flexible, high-resolution, high-precision graphene-based implantable neurotechnology.

January 11, 2024 Read more

Catalytic combo converts CO2 to solid carbon nanofibers

Tandem electrocatalytic-thermocatalytic conversion could help offset emissions of potent greenhouse gas by locking carbon away in a useful material.

January 11, 2024 Read more