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Silver nanoparticles show promise in fighting antibiotic-resistant bacteria

In a new study, scientists found that a combination of silver nanoparticles and antibiotics was effective against antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

February 1, 2023 Read more

Smart stitches could reduce infection and simplify post op monitoring

A new antimicrobial suture material that glows in medical imaging could provide a promising alternative for mesh implants and internal stitches.

February 1, 2023 Read more

Thin, lightweight layer provides radiation barrier for perovskites in space, protection from elements on Earth

An ultrathin protective coating proves sufficient to protect a perovskite solar cell from the harmful effects of space and harden it against environmental factors on Earth, according to newly published research.

February 1, 2023 Read more

Researchers take a step toward novel quantum simulators

If scaled up successfully, the team's new system could help answer questions about certain kinds of superconductors and other unusual states of matter.

January 31, 2023 Read more

Transforming the way cancer vaccines are designed and made

'Rational vaccinology' increases potency by changing the structural location of antigens, adjuvants.

January 31, 2023 Read more

How to make hydrogels more injectable

A new computational framework could help researchers design granular hydrogels to repair or replace diseased tissues.

January 31, 2023 Read more

Novel device enables high-resolution observation of liquid phase dynamic processes at nanoscale

A novel, tiny device holds liquid specimens for transmission electron microscopy (TEM) observation, opening the door to directly visualizing and recording complex electrochemical reactions at nanoscale in real-time at high resolution.

January 31, 2023 Read more

Converting temperature fluctuations into clean energy with novel nanoparticles and heating strategy

Researchers triggered a significantly faster and more efficient pyro-catalytic reaction using localized plasmonic heat sources to rapidly and efficiently heat up the pyro-catalytic material and allow it to cool down. The findings open up new avenues for efficient catalysis for biological applications, pollutant treatment and clean energy production.

January 31, 2023 Read more

An illuminated water droplet creates an 'optical atom'

Shining light on a water droplet creates effects analogous to what happens in an atom. This can help us understand how atoms work.

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New method to control electron spin paves the way for efficient quantum computers

Researchers developed a new method for manipulating information in quantum systems by controlling the spin of electrons in silicon quantum dots. The results provide a promising new mechanism for control of qubits, which could pave the way for the development of a practical, silicon-based quantum computer.

January 30, 2023 Read more

Powering wearable technology with MXene textile supercapacitor 'patch'

Researchers create 6V textile supercapacitor to power wearable technology.

January 30, 2023 Read more

A landmark solid material that upconverts visible light photons to UV light photons changes how we utilize sunlight

Researchers have developed a solid-state material that can stably and efficiently upconvert sunlight- intensity visible light photons to UV light photons. This photon upconversion material can utilize visible light to successfully drive reactions that would conventionally need UV light, broadening the spectrum of utility for the former.

January 30, 2023 Read more

Electrospun nanomaterial offers great protection against electromagnetic interference

Engineers have employed electrospinning to produce a novel fabric that offers high performance protection against electromagnetic interference, a phenomenon that can result in electronic device malfunction and at high levels of exposure can harm human health.

January 30, 2023 Read more

Superconductivity switches on and off in 'magic-angle' graphene

A quick electric pulse completely flips the material's electronic properties, opening a route to ultrafast, brain-inspired, superconducting electronics.

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Experiments visualize how 2D perovskite structures change when excited

Researchers already knew the atoms in perovskites react favorably to light. Now they can see precisely how those atoms move.

January 30, 2023 Read more

Scientists illuminate barrier to next-generation battery that charges very quickly

In the race for fast-charging, energy-dense lithium metal batteries, researchers discovered why the promising solid electrolyte version has not performed as hoped. This could help new designs - and eventually battery production - avoid the problem.

January 30, 2023 Read more