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Physicists develop a new method that strengthens electron-triggered light emission

A new method can produce a hundredfold increase in light emissions from a type of electron-photon coupling, which is key to electron microscopes and other technologies.

January 11, 2023 Read more

The optical fibre that keeps data safe even after being twisted or bent

Physicists have created an optical fibre that uses the maths concept of topology to remain robust, thereby guaranteeing the high-speed transfer of information.

January 10, 2023 Read more

Nanopore-based sensing device explores neurodegenerative diseases

Probing the tau and tubulin protein molecules behind Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

January 10, 2023 Read more

Milestone for light-driven electronics

Researchers created excitons in a topological insulator for the first time.

January 10, 2023 Read more

New nanotransporter for drug delivery inside cells

New study analyzes the viability of a new nanomolecule as drug delivery vehicle.

January 10, 2023 Read more

A new antimicrobial cotton textile with copper ions in nanofibers

Researchers developed a new antimicrobial cotton textiles with Cu ions incorporated into the cotton structure at the molecular level (Cu-textile), which utilize the strong coordination bonding between Cu ions and the cellulose molecules and shows antiviral, antibacterial, wearable, and washable properties.

January 10, 2023 Read more

The thermodynamics of quantum computing

Physicists focus their attention on heat as an interference factor - and have developed a method to experimentally measure the heat generated by a superconducting quantum system.

January 10, 2023 Read more

Humidity may be the key to super-lubricity 'switch'

Researchers propose that this super-lubricity switch may be found in humidity. Specifically, water vapor and vapor in phenol, which is a family of organic compounds.

January 10, 2023 Read more

Cubes outperform spheres as catalyst nanoparticles

Researchers successfully proved that cube-shaped cobalt oxide nanoparticles are more efficient than spherical ones. This paves the way for the systematic design of cost-effective and efficient catalysts for green hydrogen.

January 10, 2023 Read more

Graphene nanomechanical switches could make our electronics even smaller and ultra-low-power

Researchers realized a graphene-based NEMS switch for ultra-low power applications.

January 10, 2023 Read more

'Smart' coating can be precisely applied to make fabric into protective gear

A durable copper-based MOF coating can be precisely integrated into fabric to create responsive and reusable materials such as protective equipment, environmental sensors, and smart filters.

January 10, 2023 Read more

A new, fool-proof method to evaluate thermoelectric materials

Researchers created a one-stop method for evaluating the efficiency of thermoelectric materials.

January 9, 2023 Read more

Engineers to advance nanomedicine manufacturing using AI

A novel combination of artificial intelligence and production techniques could change the future of nanomedicine.

January 9, 2023 Read more

Nanotechnology and the Internet of Things: Boosting efficiency and capability

Key components that are essential to the functioning of the Internet of Things include sensors and devices, network connectivity, data storage and processing, user interfaces, and security. Many aspects of these elements can be enhanced by nanotechnologies. Nanotechnology can enhance the performance and capabilities of IoT devices by enabling the creation of smaller, more efficient, and more versatile sensors, antennas, and processors. These improvements can lead to greater accuracy, energy efficiency, and versatility in a variety of applications, including healthcare, industrial monitoring, and environmental sensing.

January 9, 2023 Read more

Using the power of symmetry for new quantum technologies

By taking advantage of nature's own inherent symmetry, researchers have found a way to control and communicate with the dark state of atoms. This finding opens another door towards building quantum computing networks and quantum sensors to detect the elusive dark matter in the universe.

January 9, 2023 Read more

Researchers demonstrate new strain sensors in health monitoring, machine interface tech

Researchers have developed a stretchable strain sensor that has an unprecedented combination of sensitivity and range, allowing it to detect even minor changes in strain with greater range of motion than previous technologies.

January 8, 2023 Read more