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A LiDAR device the size of a finger

Researchers developed LiDAR technology with ultralight nanophotonics based on metamaterials.

May 17, 2021 Read more

Mechanics of the infinitely small: NanoGear, towards a molecular gear

Researchers have constructed and operated NanoGear, a device consisting of interlocked molecular components and designed to function as a gear.

May 17, 2021 Read more

Better memristors for brain-like computing

Neuron-like junctions made of mixed oxide-based materials could reduce the massive energy consumption of artificial intelligence operations.

May 17, 2021 Read more

Micrometre-size molecular modelling kit shows real chemical reactions

Scientists have found a way to build micrometre-size model molecules using 'patchy particles'. This allows for a much more direct study of molecular dynamics.

May 17, 2021 Read more

Future sparkles for diamond-based quantum technology

While silicon is traditionally used for computer and mobile phone hardware, diamond has unique properties that make it particularly useful as a base for emerging quantum technologies such as quantum supercomputers, secure communications and sensors.

May 17, 2021 Read more

Microfluidics: The tiny, beautiful tech hidden all around you

What is microfluidics? Everything from pregnancy tests to glucose strips to inkjet printers to genetic tests rely on microfluidics. This technology, unbeknownst to many people, is everywhere and critical to many of the things that make the modern world go round.

May 15, 2021 Read more

Harvesting light like nature does

Synthesizing a new class of bio-inspired, light-capturing nanomaterials.

May 15, 2021 Read more

Emergence of a new heteronanostructure library

Scientists reported a new class of heteronanostructures they term axial superlattice nanowires, which allow large lattice-mismatch tolerance and thus vast material combinations.

May 14, 2021 Read more

Advance may enable 2D transistors for tinier microchip components

Atomically thin materials are a promising alternative to silicon-based transistors; now researchers can connect them more efficiently to other chip elements.

May 14, 2021 Read more

Hanging by a thread: Imaging and probing chains of single atoms

Scientists develop a method to visualize monoatomic chains and measure the strength and conductance of single-atom bonds.

May 14, 2021 Read more

Above the noise

Researchers use deep learning to reduce noise in the electrical current data collected from nanopores, which may lead to higher precision measurements when working with very tiny experiments or medical diagnostics.

May 14, 2021 Read more

Current trend reversed

Physicists demonstrate that a tiny cloud of atoms can be turned from a heat engine into a cooler by cranking up the interactions between the particles.

May 13, 2021 Read more

New advancement in nanophotonics explains how collections of hot nanoparticles cool down

A team of researchers predict surprising behaviors in the thermalization of nanostructures.

May 13, 2021 Read more

Social distancing on the nanoscale

A team of physicists has managed to observe the motion of electrons from one atomically thin layer into an adjacent one with nanoscale spatial resolution. The new contact-free nanoscopy concept shows great potential for investigations into conducting, nonconducting and superconducting materials.

May 13, 2021 Read more

The perfect angle for e-skin energy storage

The trick to extremely thin supercapacitors with improved performance is spraying graphene ink at an angle.

May 13, 2021 Read more

Nanotechnology improves cystic fibrosis antibiotic by 100,000-fold

The new technology uses a biomimetic nanostructured material to augment Tobramycin - the antibiotic prescribed to treat chronic Pseudomonas aeruginosa lung infections in severe cases of cystic fibrosis - eradicating the infection in as little as two doses.

May 13, 2021 Read more