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The fuel economy of a microswimmer

The amount of power a microswimmer needs to move can now be determined more easily. These insights allow a profound understanding for practical applications, such as targeted transport of molecules and substrates.

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Graphene lenses focus light into spirals and doughnuts

New ultra-thin graphene metalenses can focus light into exotic shapes like spirals and doughnuts. This enables advances in areas like optical trapping, microscopy, quantum optics and communications.

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Graphene oxide heterostructure for customized air purification of toxic gases

Scientists developed an iron oxide-graphene oxide heterostructure that improves removal efficiency of harmful volatile organic compounds by up to 15 times.

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Morpho butterfly nanostructure inspires technology for bright, balanced lighting

Researchers developed a nanostructured light diffuser that provides balanced lighting by diffracting blue and red light, and can be cleaned by simple rinsing with water. The diffuser consists of cheap materials and can be shaped with common tools.

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Drug-filled nanocapsule helps make immunotherapy more effective in mice

Researchers have developed a new treatment method using a tiny nanocapsule to help boost the immune response, making it easier for the immune system to fight and kill solid tumors.

October 11, 2023 Read more

Tuning a fundamental material property with a graphene-insulator coating

A graphene-insulator coating enables scientists to tune the energy required to liberate electrons from semiconductors.

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Preventing medical implant infections with nitric oxide generating MOF coatings

Researchers use metal-organic frameworks in coatings for rapid nitric oxide release, killing bacteria on implants and preventing recolonization.

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Making more magnetism possible with topology

Researchers show how topology can help create magnetism at higher temperatures.

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Bringing out the color in zinc

Scientists have synthesized a complex with two zinc ions that does exhibit color - greatly expanding the potential properties of zinc complexes.

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Scientists discover 'flipping' layers in heterostructures to cause changes in their properties

Dark excitons emerge exclusively at the top layer of bi-layered transition metal dichalcogenide heterostructures when the stacking order of the layers is changed.

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Bio-inspired metal-organic framework achieves efficient absorption of electromagnetic waves

New research shows how proteins can enhance metal-organic frameworks to absorb electromagnetic radiation across a wide bandwidth, advancing lightweight shielding materials.

October 10, 2023 Read more

Magnetoelectric material can reconnect severed nerves

Neuroengineers designed the first magnetoelectric material that not only solves this issue but performs the magnetic-to-electric conversion 120 times faster than similar materials.

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Assessing the toxicity of micro- and nanoplastics to ecosystems

Scientists have developed protocols to assess the toxicity of micro- and nanoplastics in soil and aquatic ecosystems.

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Titanium oxide nanofilament can remove toxic dyes from wastewater

Discharged in large quantities by textile, cosmetic, ink, paper and other manufacturers, dyes carry high-toxicity and can bring potential carcinogens to wastewater. It's a major concern for wastewater treatment - but researchers may have found a solution, using a tiny nanofilament.

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Inkjet-printed touchscreens gain a third dimension

Inkjet printing techniques have yielded touchscreens that detect finger position and pressure in 3D. This breakthrough promises more intuitive interactions.

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AI-based technique for predicting crystal orientation improves the efficiency of manufacturing most electronic devices

Scientists successfully predicted crystal orientation by teaching an artificial intelligence (AI) using optical photographs of polycrystalline materials.

October 10, 2023 Read more