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Laser-induced monolayer graphene nanoprocessing
Researchers have applied their simple femtosecond laser technique to ultra-thin atomic layers of graphene, resulting in multi-point hole drilling without damaging the graphene film.
May 26, 2023 Read more
Making the structure of 'fire ice' with nanoparticles
The structure harnesses a strange physical phenomenon and could enable engineers to manipulate light in new ways.
May 25, 2023 Read more
Skyrmion transistors propel quantum and AI research
Skyrmion flow control is expected to accelerate development of next-generation ultra-low-power devices.
May 25, 2023 Read more
Quantum scientists accurately measure power levels one trillion times lower than usual
A new device can measure power levels with unprecedented accuracy and sensitivity, offering a major step forward for quantum technologies.
May 25, 2023 Read more
Snapshots of photoinjection
Ultrafast laser physicists have gained new insights into the dynamics of electrons in solids immediately after photoinjection.
May 25, 2023 Read more
Angstrom-resolution fluorescence microscopy
Researchers have developed Resolution Enhancement by Sequential Imaging (RESI), a revolutionary technique that enhances the resolution of fluorescence microscopy down to the Angstrom scale.
May 25, 2023 Read more
Human muscle-inspired Hercules artificial muscle fiber
Researchers have developed robust and durable actuator fibers by incorporating 2D graphene fillers in aligned liquid crystal elastomer matrix; these fibers surpass the strength and toughness of human muscle.
May 25, 2023 Read more
Watching molecules relax in real time
An ultrafast x-ray imaging technique shows how the symmetry of methane's structure evolves after rapid removal of an electron, providing insights into its physical and chemical properties.
May 24, 2023 Read more
Multifunctional interface enables manipulation of light waves in free space
Combining meta-optics with a photonic integrated circuit, the innovative interface can shape multiple light beams simultaneously in free space.
May 24, 2023 Read more
Nanopores are the secret to making electricity from thin air
Researchers describe the 'generic Air-gen effect' where nearly any material can be engineered with nanopores to harvest, cost effective, scalable, interruption-free electricity.
May 24, 2023 Read more
New production process for therapeutic nanovesicles
Particles known as extracellular vesicles play a vital role in communication between cells and in many cell functions. Researchers have ow developed a highly efficient preparation method for extracellular vesicles that delivers up to 100 times more particles per cell and hour than conventional methods.
May 24, 2023 Read more
Nontoxic nanosystem powder uses sunlight to quickly disinfect contaminated drinking water
A low-cost, recyclable powder can kill thousands of waterborne bacteria per second when exposed to sunlight. Scientists say the ultrafast disinfectant could be a revolutionary advance for 2 billion people worldwide without access to safe drinking water.
May 24, 2023 Read more
A sticky colloidal sciences question now solved
Scientists discover how certain colloids can form a solid-like gel and reveal how the mechanism differs from glasses.
May 23, 2023 Read more
Study demonstrates that heat can freeze fluids in the quantum world
An international research team has discovered that increasing the temperature of an ultracold fluid can trigger its phase transition to a solid state.
May 23, 2023 Read more
Printing atom by atom
Researchers have developed a new 3D printing technique for manufacturing ultrasmall metallic objects. Using this technique, the researchers aim to substantially increase the surface area of battery electrodes to drastically reduce charging times.
May 22, 2023 Read more
Quantum technology for mobile phone encryption is coming
Researchers develop a quantum mechanical random number generator that must be reduced to chip size to be included in the electronics in mobile phones.
May 22, 2023 Read more
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