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New catalyst turns water pollution into clean ammonia at high efficiency

Researchers developed a catalyst that converts nitrate pollution in water into ammonia with 94.8% efficiency, offering a cleaner alternative to the Haber-Bosch process.

September 26, 2025 Read more

Atomic neighborhoods in semiconductors provide new avenue for designing microelectronics

Advanced microscopy proves that dilute elements in semiconductors have preferred arrangements, not just random distribution.

September 26, 2025 Read more

New phototransistor mimics the brain's visual circuits

A single phototransistor mimics retinal bipolar cell function while detecting visible and infrared light, enabling low-power image processing through programmable ON and OFF photoresponses.

September 26, 2025 Read more

Chip-scale cold atom experiments can unleash the power of quantum science in the field

Cold atom experiments trap atoms to probe quantum effects, enabling ultra-precise sensing, timekeeping, and monitoring of Earth and space phenomena.

September 25, 2025 Read more

Composite MOF aerogels neutralize nerve agents and trap toxic gases

A durable MOF-nanofiber composite overcomes the fragility of reactive materials, enabling real-world systems that capture and break down nerve agents and toxic industrial gases under harsh conditions.

September 25, 2025 Read more

Complicated nanoscale ice structures captured for the first time

Scientists have for the first time recorded complicated structures in ice formed by freezing liquid water at the nanoscale.

September 25, 2025 Read more

Atomic insights reveal hidden structure in amorphous silicon

Researchers uncovered how soft regions in amorphous silicon mix order and disorder, offering new insights for designing stronger amorphous materials.

September 25, 2025 Read more

How dense is it inside living cells?

Cells are crowded with proteins and nucleic acids. A new study measures subcellular densities across organisms to uncover how material is distributed.

September 25, 2025 Read more

Bacteria coated liquid metal nanoparticles wipe out tumors in mice

New nanoparticles made from bacteria and liquid metal locate tumors, trigger immune attacks, and destroy cancer in mice under near infrared light with no major side effects.

September 25, 2025 Read more

Nanoparticle color tuning enables precise single-particle tracking in live cells

Tunable red to green emissions in upconversion nanoparticles allow precise identification of single particles, enabling accurate, long-term multicolor tracking in complex live cell environments.

September 25, 2025 Read more

Smart polymers rethink heat flow: It's not just about shape

New research suggests that thermal switching in smart polymer solutions may depend less on polymer conformation than previously assumed, and more on their nanoscopic environment.

September 25, 2025 Read more

How magnetic nanoplates bend, vibrate and buckle

Study reveals how uneven thickness, support stiffness and flaws affect bending, vibration and buckling in flexomagnetic nanoplates.

September 25, 2025 Read more

Using electrons to pattern light sources and wiring directly onto crystals

The method points to easier on-chip control for next-generation submicron devices.

September 25, 2025 Read more

Robust molecular cage inspired by nature's nested design

Layered nanocage functions as a stable miniature reactor capable of producing gold nanoparticles.

September 25, 2025 Read more

Nano-selenium boosts rice yields while cutting fertilizer use and emissions

Scientists show that nanoscale selenium can reduce fertilizer use by 30%, improve rice nutrition, and lower greenhouse gases.

September 24, 2025 Read more

Electron microscopy reveals new method to make exotic metal alloys

Researchers created a near-room-temperature method to make high-entropy alloys with precise control of crystal structure and morphology for custom designs.

September 24, 2025 Read more