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Using Josephson junctions to control the flow of a supercurrent

The superconducting equivalent of the diode has been realized using Josephson junctions, opening new possibilities for harnessing superconductivity in devices.

November 27, 2023 Read more

Nanophotonics - managing light at the nanoscale

Explore the fascinating world of nanophotonics and learn how controlling light at the nano-scale leads to breakthroughs in technology and medicine, from ultra-efficient solar panels to advanced medical diagnostics.

November 26, 2023 Read more

Programmable DNA origamis enable targeted drug delivery

Polymer-DNA hybrid nanostructures emerge as a viable update to monoclonal antibodies, offering enhanced spatial control in drug activity.

November 24, 2023 Read more

A new method for peptide sequencing based on nanopore sensing technology

A recent study introduces a groundbreaking peptide sequencing method using host-guest interaction-assisted nanopore sensing. The article discusses the evolution of protein sequencing since the 1950s and highlights the potential of this new technique in transforming proteomics and clinical diagnostics.

November 24, 2023 Read more

Unlocking the potential of digital manufacturing for ready-to-use microfluidics

Breakthrough research enables full digital manufacturing of self-operating microfluidic devices in 30 minutes on widely accessible 3D printers, removing major barriers to real-world adoption.

November 24, 2023 Read more

Magnetic graphene for low-power electronics

Physicists have developed a concept to induce and directly quantify spin splitting in two-dimensional materials. By using this concept, they have experimentally achieved large tunability and a high degree of spin-polarisation in graphene.

November 24, 2023 Read more

Synthetic microbots mimic plankton to achieve 3D motion

A novel approach to microbotic movement utilizes a dual-actuation strategy to replicate the 3D locomotion of plankton, paving the way for complex maneuvers in microrobotics.

November 23, 2023 Read more

Revolutionary breakthrough in the manufacture of photovoltaic cells

Researchers achieve a world first by manufacturing the first back-contact micrometric photovoltaic cells.

November 23, 2023 Read more

New nanotechnology makes water harvesting from air far easier

Researchers have developed an innovative nanotechnology material that can rapidly harvest clean drinkable water from air even in dry conditions via an integrated solar-powered cycle far outperforming existing technologies. Its exceptional uptake rate, capacity, release efficiency and durability promise major advancements towards mitigating global water scarcity.

November 23, 2023 Read more

First experimental evidence of hopfions in crystals opens up new dimension for future technology

Hopfions, magnetic spin structures predicted decades ago, have become a hot and challenging research topic in recent years. Now, researchers present the first experimental evidence.

November 23, 2023 Read more

Optical trapping of optical nanoparticles: fundamentals and applications

A new open-access review article overviews optical trapping of optical nanoparticles.

November 22, 2023 Read more

Nano-Networking: Communicating with the Internet of Bio-Nano Things

Researchers developed a molecular multiple access protocol enabling scaling up in-body molecular communication networks to multiple transmitters, bringing practical nano-networks for advanced medical apps closer. The protocol leverages dynamics of molecular diffusion to address challenges like packet detection and channel estimation.

November 22, 2023 Read more

CRISPR-powered optothermal nanotweezers allow targeted manipulation of single DNA molecules

CRISPR-powered optothermal nanotweezers" (CRONT) integrate optical trapping with CRISPR-based DNA cleavage to enable precise manipulation and sequence-specific identification of individual DNA strands and nanoparticles.

November 22, 2023 Read more

Hybrid transistors set stage for integration of biology and microelectronics

Microprocessor-scale transistors detect and respond to biological states and the environment.

November 22, 2023 Read more

3D Nanoprinting technique enables tunable plasmonic structures

Researchers demonstrate focused electron beam induced deposition can reliably 3D print gold nanostructures with fully predictable, spectrally tunable plasmonic responses. The technique's flexibility enables precise vertical and lateral mode engineering in intricate geometries, unlocking applications from augmented spectroscopy to quantum optics.

November 22, 2023 Read more

New carbon material sets energy-storage record likely to advance supercapacitors

Guided by machine learning, chemists designed a record-setting carbonaceous supercapacitor material that stores four times more energy than the best commercial material. A supercapacitor made with the new material could store more energy - improving regenerative brakes, power electronics and auxiliary power supplies.

November 22, 2023 Read more