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Spray-on nanocomposite coating combines antibacterial power with glass-like hardness for touchscreens
A spray-applied nanocomposite coating kills over 99.99% of bacteria on touchscreens while resisting scratches, combining glass-like hardness with the flexibility needed for emerging foldable displays.
January 27, 2026 Read more
New approach to circuit design introduces next-level quantum computing
Researchers have developed a unique approach to delivering laser light through photonic circuitry for controlling the states of trapped ions, representing a potential novel method for overcoming challenges in quantum computing technology.
January 27, 2026 Read more
Green hydrogen from water splitting via unique two-dimensional photocatalysts
Study demonstrats a new strategy for engineering the surface and functional properties of 2D SrTiO2 perovskite nanoplatelets through the hydrothermal transformation of Aurivillius phase Bi4Ti3O12 nanoplatelets.
January 27, 2026 Read more
Holes in silicon are heavier than expected - solving a mystery in quantum electronics
Physicists found why holes move slower than electrons in silicon: not defects, but higher intrinsic mass, supporting CMOS-based quantum, cryogenic, and space devices.
January 27, 2026 Read more
Spectral slimming for single-nanoparticle plasmons
Researchers have developed a new strategy to overcome a long-standing limitation in plasmonic loss by reshaping light-matter interactions through substrate engineering.
January 27, 2026 Read more
From experience-based simulations to predictive science
Establishing a new quantum mechanics/molecular mechanics design principle based on electronic-state responses.
January 27, 2026 Read more
Graphene speakers bend, stretch, and fold without losing their sound
Vertical graphene microstructures break the thickness-performance tradeoff in thermoacoustic speakers, enabling flexible audio devices that stretch to 500% strain without significant sound loss.
January 26, 2026 Read more
The hidden dangers of nanoplastics
Human health risks from direct consumption of toxic nanoplastics are already scary, but researchers have confirmed that nanoplastics in water give rise to an additional threat: They strengthen bacteria.
January 26, 2026 Read more
Specially textured metasurfaces for identifying aggressive cancer
Study shows aggressive cancer cells reveal themselves by physical behavior on textured metasurfaces, not genes, enabling fast, label-free detection missed by flat tests.
January 26, 2026 Read more
Researchers pioneer defect-free high-quality graphene electrodes
One-step, etch- free patterning enables clean, low-resistance graphene electrodes for transparent and flexible devices.
January 26, 2026 Read more
Watching atoms roam before they decay
Scientists revealed how atoms rearrange themselves before releasing low-energy electrons in a decay process initiated by X-ray irradiation. For the first time, they gain detailed insights into the timing of the process, shedding light on related radiation damage mechanisms.
January 26, 2026 Read more
Stacked atom thin materials enable a new form of ultralow power memory
By stacking graphene with other ultrathin layers, researchers created a memory effect that stores data electrically with very low power and long retention.
January 26, 2026 Read more
Substrate angle sharply alters superconducting behavior in aluminum thin films
Changing the angle of a GaAs substrate reshapes aluminum nanofilms, allowing large, controlled shifts in superconducting temperature, current, and magnetic limits.
January 26, 2026 Read more
Two-faced nanoparticles revive antibiotics against superbugs
An international research team has demonstrated that Janus nanoparticles can disrupt the defenses of drug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria, restoring the effectiveness of conventional antibiotic treatments.
January 26, 2026 Read more
Skin-inspired hydrogel enables self-powered strain sensing underwater and in extreme cold
A hydrogel engineered with cell-like particles mimicking skin tissue achieves 99.9% compressibility and ultralow energy loss while generating its own voltage to sense strain without batteries.
January 25, 2026 Read more
Scientists directly visualize the hidden spatial order of electrons in a quantum material
Cryogenic 4D-STEM reveals how charge density waves form, fragment, and persist across a phase transition.
January 25, 2026 Read more
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