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Production of ultra-clean MXenes with outstanding electrical performance

Researchers developed a new gas-liquid-solid method to produce ultra-pure MXenes with tunable surfaces, boosting conductivity for next-gen electronics and energy tech.

February 9, 2026 Read more

How tuning electron interactions shapes quantum materials for computing

Tuning electron interactions in iron telluride selenide controls superconducting and topological phases, offering a pathway to more stable quantum computing.

February 7, 2026 Read more

A color-changing microneedle sensor made from food ingredients can detect spoilage through sealed packaging

A food-safe gelatin microneedle sensor pierces sealed packaging and changes color as food spoils, offering consumers a real-time alternative to static expiry dates.

February 6, 2026 Read more

Measuring time at the quantum level

Physicists have found a way to measure the time involved in quantum events and found it depends on the symmetry of the material.

February 6, 2026 Read more

Stacked carbon nanotube films turn a touch sensor into a self-computing skin

A flexible electronic skin stacks carbon nanotube layers to sense touch position and pressure simultaneously, performing classification through its physical structure rather than external processors.

February 6, 2026 Read more

Industrial-scale production could bring MOFs from lab to everyday pollution control

Research shows metal-organic frameworks can be manufactured at scale for air and water purification, enabling real-world environmental applications.

February 5, 2026 Read more

DNA shape enables fast electronic data storage and molecular encryption

DNA nanostructures store and encrypt data using physical shape, enabling fast electronic readout and secure molecular information processing.

February 5, 2026 Read more

MXene flakes reveal how electrolyte chemistry drives charge storage

Single MXene flakes show two electrolyte dependent redox pathways, clarifying nanoscale charge transfer and guiding development of fast pseudocapacitors.

February 5, 2026 Read more

Twisted 2D layers reveal stable nanoscale magnetic structures

Researchers created and detected skyrmions in four-layer chromium iodide, advancing magnetic storage and understanding of 2D magnetism.

February 5, 2026 Read more

Moire materials provide new insights into superconductivity

Scientists a direct microscopic connection between a correlated normal state and the resulting superconductivity in so-called moire materials.

February 5, 2026 Read more

DNA nanopyramids sneak past the blood-brain barrier to deliver chemotherapy directly to tumors

DNA nanopyramids slip through the brain's protective barrier and release cancer drugs only when they detect the acidic environment surrounding a tumor.

February 5, 2026 Read more

Humidity-resistant hydrogen sensor can improve safety in large-scale clean energy

Researchers developed a fingertip-sized, humidity-tolerant hydrogen sensor using platinum nanoparticles that catalyze reactions, thin a water film, change color, and trigger alarms.

February 5, 2026 Read more

Simulations reveal how lipid nanoparticles release mRNA inside cells

A new study shows that lipid nanoparticles restructure their membrane significantly after being absorbed into a cell and ending up in an acidic environment.

February 5, 2026 Read more

Graphene sealing enables atomic imaging of ultra reactive 2D diiodides (w/video)

Graphene encapsulation enables atomic resolution imaging of highly reactive 2D diiodides, preserving clean interfaces and extending sample stability from seconds to months.

February 5, 2026 Read more

Uncovering hidden quantum landscapes

Scientists have developed an innovative microscope that uses the ultimate sensor - a single atom - to reveal the invisible energy terrain that guides electrons inside quantum materials.

February 4, 2026 Read more

Terahertz microscope reveals the motion of superconducting electrons

For the first time, the new scope allowed physicists to observe terahertz 'jiggles' in a superconducting fluid.

February 4, 2026 Read more