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Controlling magnetic materials for data storage

Researchers demonstrate how to change the frequency of the collective magnetic oscillations of a material by up to 40% by using commercially available devices at room temperature.

January 14, 2026 Read more

Atoms caught in the act of wetting

Real-time microscopy and AI reveal how atomic wetting controls tin oxide nanowire growth inside carbon nanotubes, uncovering the mechanisms that link temperature, geometry, and surface chemistry.

January 14, 2026 Read more

Reading qubits in an ultraclean environment

Microwaves should be able to probe qubits made from single electrons floating above liquid helium.

January 14, 2026 Read more

Global study sets new benchmark for testing graphene quality at atomic scale

Researchers develop reliable method using transmission electron microscopy to verify graphene's single-atom thickness, establishing foundation for industrial standards.

January 14, 2026 Read more

This contact lens tracks your eyes using only light and a smartphone camera

A contact lens with microscopic line patterns tracks eye position with high precision using only a smartphone camera, requiring no batteries, electronics, or special lighting.

January 13, 2026 Read more

A dry surface thanks to fluid physics

Researchers ave developed a gentle, contact-free method to collect liquids and remove them from microscopic surface structures. The method uses vapor condensation to generate surface currents that transport droplets off surfaces.

January 13, 2026 Read more

Exceptional-point biosensor achieves single-molecule detection of breast cancer biomarker

A sensor that requires no nanoscale patterning detects single molecules of a breast cancer protein at concentrations 250 times lower than previous devices of its type.

January 12, 2026 Read more

Researchers develop OLED technology with double the screen brightness

A new near-planar light outcoupling structure and an OLED design method can significantly reduce light loss inside OLED devices.

January 12, 2026 Read more

Quantum geometry controls chiral fermions without magnetism

Study demonstrates a chiral fermionic valve that separates handedness via quantum geometry, enabling transport and interference without magnetic fields.

January 12, 2026 Read more

MXene-based metaskin hides objects from thermal cameras in any environment

A new adaptive metaskin hides objects from thermal cameras in both hot and cold environments, automatically adjusting its heat signature or holding a stable camouflage state.

January 12, 2026 Read more

When less is more: a minimal approach to low-noise circuits

Researchers developed a compact, low-noise bandgap reference using a single resistor, improving stability and efficiency for sensitive biomedical electronic devices.

January 12, 2026 Read more

Seeing the invisible: How electron microscopy reveals the hidden structure of battery electrodes

Researchers developed a method to enhance 3D imaging of lithium-ion battery electrodes, improving visualization of internal structures that affect performance.

January 12, 2026 Read more

How to block nanoplastics release from landfill leachate

Researchers have created a new two-layer membrane filtration system that can significantly reduce the amount of micro and nanoplastics that leak from landfills into local water basins.

January 10, 2026 Read more

Dynamically reconfigurable topological routing in nonlinear photonic systems

Scientists developed a reconfigurable topological photonic system that steers light in real time using optical pumping, enabling ultrafast adaptive control.

January 9, 2026 Read more

Team discovers unexpected oscillation states in magnetic vortices

Magnon frequency combs could enable coupling across different physical systems.

January 9, 2026 Read more

A new 3D-printed solar cell that is transparent and color-tunable

New semi-transparent solar cells use 3D-printed pillars to adjust color and light transmission without changing the solar material, ideal for windows and flexible surfaces.

January 8, 2026 Read more