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Physicists manoeuvre DNA molecules using electrical fields

Tool offers real-time control over genetic materials, with potential to accelerate disease diagnostics and genome mapping.

October 3, 2025 Read more

New spectroscopy method reveals hidden molecular signals at material surfaces

A gap-controlled infrared technique makes it possible to study molecular interfaces with high sensitivity using affordable, widely available lab equipment.

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Researchers boost efficiency of ultrathin solar cells

Ultrathin solar cells save material and bend on surfaces but lose light. A gold nanostructured mirror with oxide boosts reflection and reduces energy loss.

October 3, 2025 Read more

Microbot navigates lungs to biopsy and classify lung cancer tissue

A magnetic microrobot navigates lung airways, drills microlesions, gathers biomarkers, and rapidly classifies cancer tissue with Raman sensing and machine learning in a single integrated workflow.

October 3, 2025 Read more

Nanoengineered membrane filters lithium from brines faster and cleaner

Researchers developed a new membrane that selectively filters out lithium from brines, offering a faster, cleaner way to produce the element at the heart of nearly every rechargeable battery.

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Silver nanoring coating enables self-regulating smart windows without power or tint

Researchers demonstrate that silver nanoring coatings can block near-infrared heat while keeping windows clear, enabling passive smart windows that reduce cooling demand.

October 2, 2025 Read more

Preserving crystal symmetry enables ultracompact light circuits

Redefining the repeating pattern in photonic crystals creates tightly confined pathways for light while preserving symmetry, offering a simple route to ultracompact and low loss light circuits.

October 2, 2025 Read more

Scalable AI tracks motion from single molecules to wildebeests

Researchers created META-SiM, an AI foundation model that can analyze vast datasets to track the behavior of single molecules across many experiments.

October 2, 2025 Read more

Heat-rechargeable DNA circuits power nanoscale molecular machines

Scientists have built DNA-based nanocircuits that reset with heat, enabling reusable molecular systems for tasks like cargo sorting and pattern recognition.

October 2, 2025 Read more

Wearable, self-healing MXene sensor that dissolves after use

A starch and MXene hydrogel combines stretchability, self-healing, conductivity, and biodegradability, enabling wearable sensors that track motion, support communication, and decompose safely in soil after disposal.

October 1, 2025 Read more

Researchers identify fractional electron transfer that enables catalysis

Scientists measure fractional electron transfer on catalyst surfaces, revealing how precious metals like platinum and gold drive efficient chemical reactions.

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Graphene steers electrons in femtoseconds

For the first time, researchers show light pulses can create electrons at specific sites in graphene, uncovered through simulations of laser effects.

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Twisted graphene reveals exotic superconductivity

Physicists have directly observed and controlled a rare double-dome pattern of superconductivity in twisted trilayer graphene, shedding light on how exotic quantum states emerge and interact in engineered materials.

October 1, 2025 Read more

Cereal plants absorb nanoplastics

Researchers created a method to track nanoplastic uptake and transport in plants, detecting them in winter wheat roots during lab trials.

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AI-generated electron microscope images speed atomic scale materials research

A new AI model generates realistic synthetic microscope images of atoms, providing scientists with reliable training data to accelerate materials research and atomic scale analysis.

October 1, 2025 Read more

Researchers uncover how diamond fails under extreme electrical fields

Experiments and simulations reveal diamond breaks down along the (111) plane under stress, offering key insights for designing more robust high-power electronics.

October 1, 2025 Read more