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Bionic fingers create 3D maps of human tissue, electronics, and other complex objects

Researchers present a bionic finger that can create 3D maps of the internal shapes and textures of complex objects by touching their exterior surface.

February 15, 2023 Read more

Discovering the magic in superconductivity's 'magic angle'

Researchers have produced new evidence of how graphene, when twisted to a precise angle, can become a superconductor, moving electricity with no loss of energy.

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Lego-like universal connector makes assembling stretchable devices a snap

The newly developed BIND interface (biphasic, nano-dispersed interface) makes assembly of stretchable devices simple while offering excellent mechanical and electrical performance.

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New approach for Majorana research in short nanowires

Researchers have created Majorana particles and measured their properties with great control. Majorana particles are one of several promising candidates for stable quantum bits, the building blocks of quantum computers.

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New compound that withstands extreme heat and electricity could lead to next-generation energy storage devices

Flexible polymers made with a new generation of the Nobel-winning 'click chemistry' reaction find use in capacitors and other applications.

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Two-dimensional oxides open door for high-speed electronics

A new technique for creating 2D oxide materials may pave the way for future high-speed electronics, according to an international team of scientists.

February 15, 2023 Read more

The thermal limits of boron nitride nanotubes

Researchers completed the first-ever study on how purified boron nitride nanotubes remain stable in extreme temperatures in inert environments.

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'Magic' solvent creates stronger thin films

A new all-dry polymerization technique uses reactive vapors to create thin films with enhanced properties, such as mechanical strength, kinetics and morphology.

February 14, 2023 Read more

How a graphene-nanowire 'sandwich' is transforming electronics

A novel 3D graphene-nanowire 'sandwich' enables a wide variety of electronic systems to operate at a lower temperature with higher performance.

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Gate-tunable nanoscale negative refraction of polaritons demonstrated in van der Waals heterostructure

Researchers demonstrate a gate-tunable nanoscale negative refraction of polaritons in the mid-infrared range through a van der Waals heterostructure of graphene and molybdenum trioxide.

February 14, 2023 Read more

3D plasmonic coral nanoarchitecture paper for cancer diagnosis using urine

Researchers developed a strip-type urine sensor that can amplify the light signal of metabolites in urine and in diagnosing cancer in the field.

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Insights on quantum transport could pave the way to improved energy management at the nanoscale

The insights from a review paper on quantum transport could lead to the innovation of novel materials and devices to manage and control transport at the nanoscale.

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High thermal conductivity of cubic silicon carbide finally demonstrated

Scientists have shown that 3C-SiC exhibits high thermal conductivity equivalent to the theoretical value, based on thermal conductivity evaluation and atomic-level analysis, for the first time.

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When the light is neither 'on' nor 'off' in the nanoworld

Detecting exotic states of quantum physics on the size scales of electrical transistors could help in the development of optical quantum technologies of future computer chips.

February 14, 2023 Read more

Solar-driven chemistry one step closer to reality

Scientists offer new insights onto the control over reaction selectivity with visible light in plasmonic catalysis.

February 13, 2023 Read more

Chromo-encryption method encodes secrets with color

In a new approach to security that unites technology and art, researchers have combined silver nanostructures with polarized light to yield a range of brilliant colors, which can be used to encode messages.

February 13, 2023 Read more