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Experiments in twisted, layered quantum materials offer new picture of how electrons behave

Scientists have discovered a new quantum state of matter and in the process are rewriting our understanding of the nature of metallic materials.

Jun 8th, 2022

Scientists observe effects of heat in materials with atomic resolution

Using cutting-edge electron microscopes and novel techniques, a team of researchers has found a way to map phonons - vibrations in crystal lattices - in atomic resolution, enabling deeper understanding of the way heat travels through quantum dots, engineered nanostructures in electronic components.

Jun 8th, 2022

Microbubble technology enhances cancer immunotherapy

Scientists have developed a first-of-its-kind ultrasound-guided cancer immunotherapy platform that delivers immune-stimulating agents to cells for the development of systemic anti-tumor immunity.

Jun 8th, 2022

Researchers can customize cavities in new porous material

Researchers have produced a porous and stable material in which the cavities can be used to store various substances. The material can be used both in the pharmaceutical industry and for filtration at the molecular level.

Jun 8th, 2022

Sponge-like solar cells could be basis for better pacemakers

Scientists find that holes can also improve technology, including medical devices. They describe an entirely new way to make a solar cell: by etching holes in the top layer to make it porous.

Jun 8th, 2022

Achieving the reddest red: Schroedinger's red pixel by quasi-bound-states in-the-continuum

A nanoantenna design produces possibly the most saturated and brightest reds with about 80% reflectance, exceeding the red vertex in sRGB and even the cadmium red pigment.

Jun 7th, 2022

Insulation from nanostructured wood aerogel proves better than existing plastic-based materials

The new insulating material is an aerogel integrated wood which is made without adding additional substances.

Jun 7th, 2022

More than a coffee ring

Scientists develop method that promotes uniform drying of particle-containing liquids.

Jun 7th, 2022

Investigating electrons with a traditional scanning microscope

Physicists have designed a framework that allows scientists to observe interactions between light and electrons using a traditional scanning electron microscope. The procedure is considerably cheaper than the technology that has been used to date, and also enables a wider range of experiments.

Jun 7th, 2022

Yolk-shell nanocrystals with movable gold yolk: Next generation of photocatalysts

Researchers developed yolk-shell nanocrystals consisting of a gold core with various semiconductor shells using a novel sequential ion-exchange process. These metal-semiconductor yolk-shell nanocrystals can serve as highly effective photocatalysts for many applications.