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Crystallography for the misfit crystals

Advanced algorithms plus an exceptional X-ray laser can reveal the structures of not-so-neat-and-tidy materials unattainable by other techniques.

January 20, 2022 Read more

Camels' noses inspire a new humidity sensor

Researchers describe a humidity sensor inspired by the structure and properties of camels' noses. In experiments, they found this device could reliably detect variations in humidity in settings that included industrial exhaust and the air surrounding human skin.

January 19, 2022 Read more

When graphene speaks, scientists can now listen (w/video)

Researchers find audio from graphene production contains valuable data.

January 19, 2022 Read more

Researchers use electrically responsive fluid to make eye-like adaptive lens

Simple and lightweight lens could be useful for mobile phone cameras, endoscopes and more.

January 19, 2022 Read more

Solving a crystal's structure when you've only got powder

A new mathematical technique enormously expands the power of x-ray crystallography.

January 19, 2022 Read more

The perfect trap: a new way to control the polarization of light

It is now for the first time possible to manipulate this polarization of a continuous laser wave with a special glass fibre, which has mirrors attached at both ends.

January 19, 2022 Read more

Theory predicts new type of bond that assembles nanoparticle crystals

Turns out entropy binds nanoparticles a lot like electrons bind chemical crystals.

January 19, 2022 Read more

Scalable diamond-based quantum microprocessors under development

Researchers aim to harness the special material properties of diamond and develop technologies for manufacturing and controlling diamond-based quantum microprocessors by 2025.

January 19, 2022 Read more

Self-organization of complex structures: a matter of time

Researchers have developed a new strategy for manufacturing nanoscale structures in a time- and resource-efficient manner.

January 19, 2022 Read more

Unexpected energy storage capability where water meets metal nanoparticle surfaces

A new method can measure the electrical (re-)charging of boundary layers between very small, metallic particles and aqueous solutions and understand it at a molecular level.

January 19, 2022 Read more

Hetero-lattice intergrown MOF membranes: A potential solution to polyol upgrading in industry

Researchers propose hetero-lattice intergrown (HLI) and robust MOF membranes for polyol upgrading in industry.

January 19, 2022 Read more

New p-type near-infrared transparent conducting thin films developed with better performance

Scientists have developed new p-type (positive hole) near infrared (NIR) transparent conducting films with ultra-high conductivity, unveiling a new transparent conducting material.

January 19, 2022 Read more

James Webb Space Telescope mirrors aligned by 6-axis nanopositioning system

6-axis nanopositioning system provides high force and ultra high precision to align the hexagonal mirror segments of the largest and most powerful scientific space telescope ever built.

January 18, 2022 Read more

Boxing up molecular machines

The construction of a molecular rotor inside a nanostructured cage allows for the development of a tunable molecular device.

January 18, 2022 Read more

Tiny nanogenerators generators could accelerate wound healing

Researchers are working to overcome challenges in order to bring wearable, electric, wound-healing devices to clinical practice.

January 18, 2022 Read more

Controlling how 'odd couple' surfaces and liquids interact

Spread out or bead up? A new process enables control over liquid-solid interfaces even with the most unlikely pairs of materials.

January 18, 2022 Read more