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New molecular layer helps perovskite-silicon solar cells last longer under heat

Scientists have developed a more heat-resistant material that keeps next-generation solar cells running more efficiently to enable durable, high-output solar panels.

November 21, 2025 Read more

A new design framework for adaptive multifunctional metrology systems

A tiny polarization controlled metalens creates a flexible 3D sensor that shifts between precision and long-range modes, offering a new path toward adaptable optical measurement tools.

November 20, 2025 Read more

Soft material logic gate powered only by light

A soft material performs NAND logic with visible light, showing a path toward materials that process information without conventional electronic circuitry.

November 20, 2025 Read more

New sensor lets researchers watch DNA repair in real time

A new fluorescent sensor lets scientists track DNA damage and repair in real time inside living cells, advancing cancer research, drug testing and ageing biology.

November 20, 2025 Read more

Boron nitride nanosheets power a breathable fabric that reflects sunlight

As global temperatures rise and heatwaves intensify, a new textile innovation promises to keep people cooler, drier, and more comfortable in extreme heat.

November 20, 2025 Read more

Microneedle patch on packaging detects hidden food spoilage

A food grade microneedle sensor made from gelatin and natural pigments detects fish spoilage through clear color changes and smartphone interpretation, offering a simple way to assess freshness inside sealed packaging.

November 20, 2025 Read more

Optimized transport layer boosts efficiency and stability of inverted perovskite solar cells

Researchers guide PCBM molecules into an ordered structure that prevents dimer formation and delivers major efficiency gains and long lasting stability in perovskite solar cells.

November 20, 2025 Read more

Scientists achieve highly efficient electroluminescence from lanthanide nanocrystals

In a discovery shaped by more than a decade of steady, incremental effort rather than a dramatic breakthrough, scientists demonstrated that great ideas flourish when paired with patience.

November 20, 2025 Read more

A tougher, compact hexapod for 24/7 industrial applications

Combining sub-micron precision with a rugged design, the H-815 enables space-efficient, high-accuracy alignment in demanding industrial environments.

November 20, 2025 Read more

Graphene gains a diamondlike phase through pressure and nitrogen doping

Scientists show that nitrogen-doped bilayer graphene can momentarily adopt a diamondlike structure under pressure, enabling ultrathin, durable coatings without extreme heat.

November 19, 2025 Read more

Nanogel wipes out dangerous bacteria with exceptional precision

Nanogel with targeting sugars and antimicrobial peptides kills P. aeruginosa, E. coli, and MRSA, wiping out free cells and biofilms with over 99.9% efficacy.

November 19, 2025 Read more

Table salt unlocks secrets of gold nanoparticles' surface chemistry

Trace chloride alters gold surface chemistry by forming a short-lived covalent layer of chloride ions on gold atoms.

November 19, 2025 Read more

Molecular antennas power insulating nanoparticles to create ultra-pure infrared LEDs

A new technique uses 'molecular antennas' to funnel electrical energy into insulating nanoparticles, creating a new class of ultra-pure near-infrared LEDs for medical diagnostics, optical communications, and sensing.

November 19, 2025 Read more

Surface-only superconductor is the strangest of its kind

PtBi2 looks like an ordinary grey crystal, but a new study shows its electrons move in unusual ways not seen in other materials.

November 19, 2025 Read more

Self-repairing hydrogel boosts durability of water-based zinc batteries

A self-healing hydrogel improves zinc battery stability, limits corrosion and dendrites, and supports flexible cells that recover performance after cuts, advancing safer water-based energy storage.

November 19, 2025 Read more

Blocking space radiation threats with boron nitride nanotubes

Developing high-density neutron shielding material using surfactant-stabilized boron nitride nanotubes (BNNT).

November 19, 2025 Read more