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Thermal writing and information storage demonstrated in a responsive polymer

This makes it possible to manufacture thermal memory devices and temperature-controlled drug release carriers.

February 11, 2022 Read more

Scientists develop fully woven, smart display

Researchers have developed a 46-inch woven display with smart sensors, energy harvesting and storage integrated directly into the fabric.

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Electron conspiracy in a Japanese lattice pattern: kagome metals baffle science

An international team of physicists has discovered that the underlying kagome lattice structure in certain metals induces the joint appearance of intricate quantum phenomena which can lead to an unpredented type of superconductivity.

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AI-based holographic microscopy allows molecular imaging without introducing exogenous labeling agents

Label-free multiplexed microtomography of endogenous subcellular dynamics using deep learning​.

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Using the universe's coldest material to measure the world's tiniest magnetic fields

Using atoms only a few billionths of a degree above absolute zero, a team of researchers have detected magnetic signals undetectable by any other existing sensor technology.

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Einstein's photoelectric effect: The time it takes for an electron to be released

International research team examines photoelectric effect with the aid of a COLTRIMS reaction microscope.

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Scientists use DNA to assemble complex nanomaterials

Researchers create DNA nano-chambers with bonds that can control the assembly of targeted nanoparticle structures.

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Carbon nanotube films open up new prospects for electronics

Physicists have found a way to modify and purposely tune the electronic properties of carbon nanotubes to meet the requirements of novel electronic devices.

February 10, 2022 Read more

Perovskite research advances offer new possibilities for devices such as solar cells

Exploration of two-dimensional perovskite in device settings yields promise for technology.

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Robots in nanoparticle production - reliable, fast and safe (w/video)

What otherwise takes hours in the laboratory, involves annoying waiting times and many sources of error, can now be accomplished by a robot in less time, well digitally documented and with high reproducibility.

February 10, 2022 Read more

Butterflies inspire 3D printed artificial colors

Researchers have created artificial colours by 3D printing certain nanostructures inspired by those of a butterfly. This principle can be used in the future to produce colour screens.

February 9, 2022 Read more

Tiny electrical vortexes bridge gap between ferroelectric and ferromagnetic materials

Physicists discover presence of a special ferroelectric texture that mirrors the spin crystal phase (checkerboard-like symmetry) in ferromagnets.

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Micrometer-sized particles encased in tailored polymer membranes

Metal hydrides are considered a cutting-edge storage material for hydrogen. These hydrides function even better, if the micrometer-sized hydride particles are coated with a thin polymer film.

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Lightweight, stable, and functional - 3D printing of a nanoparticle-based aerogel

A research team has developed a new method to 3D print colloidal nanomaterials in the form of an aerogel.

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The power of seeing magnetic fields - all the way down to the atomic level

Scientists image the average magnetic fields around atomic columns in an antiferromagnet.

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Nanopatch antennas made with liquid metal trap light to identify biological and chemical molecules

Tiny, reusable sensing chip could lead to new point-of-care medical tests.

February 9, 2022 Read more