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The marriage of topology and magnetism in a Weyl system

Topology is a global aspect of materials, leading to fundamental new properties for compounds with large relativistic effects. The incorporation of heavy elements give rise to non-trivial topological phases of matter, such as topological insulators, Dirac and Weyl semimetals.

Aug 3rd, 2018

Assembly of fluctuating molecules in artificial cell membrane

Domains of hydrophilic-polymer-modified lipids in lipid bilayer membrane.

Aug 3rd, 2018

Rethinking ketchup packets: New approach to slippery packaging aims to cut food waste

The study, which has yielded a provisional patent, establishes a method for wicking chemically compatible vegetable oils into the surfaces of common extruded plastics, like those used for ketchup packets and other condiments.

Aug 3rd, 2018

A periodic table of molecular knots

A new study sheds light on a repertoire as-yet-undiscovered molecular knots that could be used in future physico-chemical applications.

Aug 3rd, 2018

High-resolution imaging of nanoparticle surface structures is now possible

Using scanning tunnelling microscopy (STM), extremely high resolution imaging of the molecule-covered surface structures of silver nanoparticles is possible, even down to the recognition of individual parts of the molecules protecting the surface.

Aug 3rd, 2018

'Strange metals' just got stranger

A material already known for its unique behavior is found to carry current in a way never before observed.

Aug 3rd, 2018

Carbon nanotube 'rebar' makes graphene twice as tough

Researchers have found that fracture-resistant 'rebar graphene' is more than twice as tough as pristine graphene.

Aug 3rd, 2018

Electrons in iron-based superconductors can pair up in two different ways

Evidence that electrons form pairs in two distinct ways in iron-based superconductors will help theorists unravel the mechanism of unconventional superconductivity.

Aug 3rd, 2018

Integrated sensor could monitor brain aneurysm treatment

Researchers have demonstrated a proof-of-concept for a highly flexible and stretchable sensor that could be integrated with the flow diverter to monitor hemodynamics in a blood vessel without costly diagnostic procedures.

Aug 2nd, 2018

Harmful dyes in lakes, rivers can become colorless with new, sponge-like material

Scientists have created an environmentally friendly way to remove color from dyes in water in a matter of seconds.

Aug 1st, 2018

Advanced microscopy technique reveals new aspects of water at the nanoscale level

A new microscopy technique allows researchers to visualize liquids at the nanoscale level -- about 10 times more resolution than with traditional transmission electron microscopy -- for the first time.

Aug 1st, 2018

New competition for MOFs: Scientists make stronger COFs

Researchers find a way to better 'weld' covalent organic frameworks together.

Aug 1st, 2018

Researchers develop 'tornado' lab-on-a-chip technology with micro tweezers to detect dangerous viruses, biological contaminants

Researchers have developed a new class of optical nanotweezers that can trap and detect biomolecules, viruses and DNA more rapidly. The technology can also use light to promptly detect cancer or improve the production of medications.