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CatDRX: a novel AI model for discovery of chemical catalysts

Researchers develop an AI-based platform that integrates reaction data with catalyst performance for the design of new catalysts.

January 6, 2026 Read more

Nanoscale quartz films on silicon wafers enable virus biosensors five times more sensitive than ELISA

Crystalline quartz films grown on four-inch silicon wafers detect Chikungunya virus at sensitivities surpassing standard immunoassays while enabling piezoelectric resonators at 17.8 gigahertz.

January 6, 2026 Read more

Unveiling a novel and durable mechanoresponsive material

Researchers develop a versatile mechanophore that glows when mechanically stressed and avoids false warnings from heat and UV.

January 6, 2026 Read more

Colloidal nanocrystals enable the smallest all-printed infrared photodetectors to date

Researchers created the world's smallest fully printed infrared photodetectors using room-temperature nano-printing, enabling NIR detection without costly silicon bonding processes.

January 6, 2026 Read more

Light storage in light cages: A revolutionary approach to on-chip quantum memories

Quantum memories can extend network range via repeaters. A new approach uses 3D-nanoprinted 'light cages' filled with atomic vapor, enabling scalable on-chip quantum storage.

January 6, 2026 Read more

ChargeFabrica: An open-source simulation tool to accelerate search for high performance perovskite solar cells

Perovskite solar cells offer high efficiency & low cost, but complex structures limit modeling. A new Python simulator enables 2D analysis of charge dynamics in intricate geometries.

January 6, 2026 Read more

Self-lubricating nickel mold with nano-fillers enables defect-free polymer microstructure production

New nickel-PTFE nanocomposite mold integrates lubricating particles directly into the matrix, achieving over 1,500 defect-free molding cycles without coatings for microfluidic devices.

January 6, 2026 Read more

AI method accelerates metasurface design from months to milliseconds

Researchers use large language models to streamline nanoscopic material design for advanced optical systems like camera lenses and VR headsets.

January 6, 2026 Read more

Ultrasmall silica nanoparticles boost immune response against melanoma

A class of ultrasmall fluorescent core-shell silica nanoparticles is showing an unexpected ability to rally the immune system against melanoma and dramatically improve the effectiveness of cancer immunotherapy.

January 6, 2026 Read more

Superradiant spins show teamwork at the quantum scale

Powerful self-driven microwave signals open new possibilities in quantum sensing and communication.

January 2, 2026 Read more

3D imaging unveils how passivation improves perovskite solar cell performance

A new 3D electrical imaging method shows how passivation reduces defects in perovskite solar cells, clarifying charge transport and stability limits.

January 2, 2026 Read more

The convergence engine: How nanotechnology enables AI, CRISPR, and quantum computing

Explore how nanotechnology acts as the 'Convergence Engine' for AI materials discovery, CRISPR gene therapy delivery, and industrial quantum computing in 2025.

December 31, 2025 Read more

Scientists turn cotton into a power source that harvests electricity from humidity day and night

Polymer-coated cotton fabric generates electricity from ambient humidity day and night, powering LEDs for over 24 hours and charging wearable devices from air moisture and sweat.

December 30, 2025 Read more

Delivering genome editing components with Lipid Nanoparticles to repair the building blocks of muscles

Scientists have developed a novel approach of genome editing to repair muscle stem (satellite) cells, offering new hope for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) treatment.

December 30, 2025 Read more

Ultrathin ferroelectric capacitors for next-generation memory devices

Researchers reduce the total thickness of capacitor stacks while maintaining strong polarization properties.

December 30, 2025 Read more

Titanium MXene nanosheets enable palladium recovery in mild acids

Researchers report a titanium-based MXene system that recovers palladium under weakly acidic conditions, unlike methods needing strong acids.

December 30, 2025 Read more