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Scientists observe a new type of topological defect in chiral magnets for the first time

Researchers used Lorentz transmission electron microscopy (LTEM) to visualize topological defects. They were able to do so by passing electrons and observing their deflections through a thin magnetic film.

July 9, 2021 Read more

Unlocking radiation-free quantum technology with graphene

'Heavy fermions' are an appealing theoretical way to produce quantum entangled phenomena, but until recently have been observed mostly in dangerously radioactive compounds. A new study shows it is possible to make heavy fermions in subtly modified graphene, which is much cheaper and safer.

July 8, 2021 Read more

Instant COVID sensor to prevent outbreaks and protect communities

Sensor detects COVID-19 and variants on people's breath, even when they are asymptomatic.

July 8, 2021 Read more

Tiny but mighty nanoprecipitates toughen a structural alloy

Researchers have found a way to simultaneously increase the strength and ductility of an alloy by introducing tiny precipitates into its matrix and tuning their size and spacing.

July 8, 2021 Read more

Researchers identify ultrastable single atom magnet

Researchers have shown that dysprosium atoms resting on a thin insulating layer of magnesium oxide have magnetic stability over days.

July 7, 2021 Read more

The shape of nanoparticles in body fluids may help identify the type of cancer

In the study, the scientists successfully measured the shape distributions of extracellular vesicles derived from liver, breast, and colorectal cancer cells, showing that the shape distributions differ from one another.

July 7, 2021 Read more

New microfluidic device delivers mRNA nanoparticles a hundred times faster

With a 'liquid assembly line', researchers have produced mRNA-delivering-nanoparticles significantly faster than standard microfluidic technologies.

July 7, 2021 Read more

New displays based on tunable structural colors

The discovery opens the way to cheap and energy-efficient color displays and electronic labels.

July 7, 2021 Read more

New nanotechnology will enable a 'healthy' electric current production inside the human body

An innovative material that creates green energy through mechanical force.

July 6, 2021 Read more

Scientists synthesize 3D graphene films with high-energy E-beam

Using high-energy electron beam as the energy source and taking advantages of high kinetic energy and low reflection characteristics of e-beam, the researchers directly induced polyimide precursor into a 3D porous graphene crystal film.

July 6, 2021 Read more

Researchers use multivalent gold nanoparticles to develop efficient molecular probe

Scientists have developed a new approach to identifying and tagging specific proteins.

July 6, 2021 Read more

Self-powered implantable device stimulates fast bone healing, then disappears without a trace

To create the new fracture electrostimulation device, researchers started with a triboelectric nanogenerator, a thin-film device with microstructured surfaces that converts mechanical energy produced by tiny movements into electric power.

July 6, 2021 Read more

Tiny tweaks to sparkle: Editing light-emitting organic molecules via surface modification

Researchers develop a strategy that allows a single family of polymeric materials to emit light in any of the three primary colors.

July 6, 2021 Read more

Ultrathin semiconductors electrically connected to superconductors for the first time

A team of physicists has fitted a monolayer of the semiconductor molybdenum disulfide with superconducting contacts for the first time.

July 6, 2021 Read more

Nanomaterials shape and form influences their ability to cross the blood brain barrier

Nanomaterials found in consumer and health-care products can pass from the bloodstream to the brain side of a blood-brain barrier model with varying ease depending on their shape - creating potential neurological impacts that could be both positive and negative.

July 6, 2021 Read more

Producing low-cost hydrogen fuel with the help of magnets

Scientists demonstrate that a pre-magnetized catalyst can retain the magnetisation and simultaneously provide 3-fold increase in the rate of water electrolysis to generate hydrogen.

July 5, 2021 Read more