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Correlated electrons 'tango' in a perovskite oxide at the extreme quantum limit

Scientists have found a rare quantum material in which electrons move in coordinated ways, essentially 'dancing'.

Sep 30th, 2021

Study explores remarkable negative thermal expansion seen in layered ruthenates

This work promises a different route for the design of unconventional negative thermal expansion materials, with applications in engines, thermal barrier ceramics, and precision instruments, among other things.

Sep 30th, 2021

Molecular burdocks: peptides guide self-assembly on the micrometre scale

Researchers show how short peptides can trigger the self-assembly of comparatively large nanoparticles into new structures on the micrometre scale.

Sep 30th, 2021

Researchers integrate optical devices made of multiple materials onto single chip

New method lays groundwork for practical manufacturing of chip-based optical systems for communications, imaging and more.

Sep 29th, 2021

From recycling to upcycled nanomaterials: A smarter way of dealing with plastic

Researchers have developed a clean and cost-effective way to upcycle used plastic, transforming it into valuable nanomaterials and high-quality fuel.

Sep 29th, 2021

AI-driven dynamic nanofiber face mask adapts to exercise, pollution levels

Reseaerchers have developed a dynamic respirator that modulates its pore size in response to changing conditions, such as exercise or air pollution levels, allowing the wearer to breathe easier when the highest levels of filtration are not required.

Sep 29th, 2021

Melting glasses from unmeltable MOFs

Chemists are developing a way of melting normally unmeltable metal-organic framework compounds - so-called MOFs. This allows the melt-based production of glass components for applications in energy and environmental technology.

Sep 29th, 2021

Extending the power of attosecond spectroscopy

Physicists have extended attosecond transient absorption spectroscopy (ATAS) theory to molecules, including a full account of the correlated electron-nuclear dynamics.

Sep 29th, 2021

A novel cell sensor for rapid and low-cost screening of drug-resistant bacteria

Researchers developed a novel cell sensor with a barcode-like micro-channel structure that enables rapid and low-cost screening of drug-resistant bacteria. The invention could potentially be used on a large-scale in resource-limited situations such as frequent safety screenings of water, food and public facilities, as well as urgent surveys of massive samples during an infectious disease outbreak.

Sep 29th, 2021

A one atom thick room-temperature magnet

Researchers have made the world's thinnest (one atom thick) magnet that's chemically stable under ambient conditions.

Sep 29th, 2021

Tracking muscle activity with clothes on your back

Printing metals onto cloth makes for comfortable, low-cost, and effective biosensors.

Sep 28th, 2021

Tailoring the magnetic anisotropy of lanthanides on surfaces

Researchers achieve the manipulation of the magnetic anisotropy by stabilising dysprosium atoms in metal-organic frameworks on a metallic surface. This strategy could break new ground for the use of lanthanides in single-atom magnetism applications.

Sep 28th, 2021

Flexible, stretchable battery capable of moving smoothly like snake scales

Researchers developed a flexible, stretchable battery that bends and stretches like a snake. This new battery is expected to have a wide range of uses, such as in energy storage technology and disaster situations, by applying it to various types of devices, from soft robots to wearable devices.