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New microscope captures large, high-resolution images of curved samples in single snapshot

Researchers built a microscope that captures large, high-resolution images of uneven objects in one shot, aiding diagnostics, research, and quality inspection.

September 17, 2025 Read more

Plastic neurons replicate key functions of nerve cells

Researchers demonstrate an artificial neuron made of conductive plastics that can perform advanced functions similar to those of biological nerve cells.

September 17, 2025 Read more

Heat localization in carbon nanotube arrays explained by reduced dimensionality

Research reveals how reducing dimensionality can trap heat, opening the door to high-efficiency energy devices.

September 17, 2025 Read more

'Wiggling' atoms may lead to smaller, more efficient electronics

Scientists used a fast laser to wiggle atoms, temporarily altering material behavior, a step toward smaller, more efficient electronics like smartphones.

September 16, 2025 Read more

A new van der Waals oxide combines strongly correlated properties with 2D features

2H-NbO2, created by ion extraction from LiNbO2, combines 2D flexibility with correlated states like superconductivity, enabling future quantum devices.

September 16, 2025 Read more

Molecular rotors could redefine memory storage

Researchers design heat-resistant COFs with molecular rotors, laying the groundwork for memory devices that surpass the limits of today's semiconductor technology.

September 16, 2025 Read more

How nanoparticles turn waste heat into storable electricity

A new thermogalvanic device uses nanoparticles to control ion flow, allowing it to convert waste heat to electricity and store the energy without external batteries.

September 16, 2025 Read more

High-performance electrode material that withstands seawater

Researchers created an MXene-based catalyst that blocks chloride ions, enabling stable hydrogen production and advancing practical seawater electrolysis.

September 16, 2025 Read more

XY-Rotation stage with frictionless bearings is less that 40mm tall

Unique single-module 3-axis precision motion platform.

September 16, 2025 Read more

Vapor jets offer a cleaner solution to nanoparticle production

A new vapor-phase method creates solvent-free amorphous organic nanoparticles in a single step, offering precise control over morphology and improved dissolution without additives or stabilizers.

September 16, 2025 Read more

Nanoscale quantum sensors probe materials under extreme pressure

Quantum sensors built in nanometer thin boron nitride sheets endure extreme pressure, enabling precise measurements of stress, magnetism, and material properties.

September 16, 2025 Read more

Tiny metasurface sensor detects magnetic fields billions of times weaker than Earth's

Researchers built a fingernail-sized magnetometer using metasurfaces that measures fields billions of times weaker than Earth's, opening new paths for quantum sensing.

September 15, 2025 Read more

Frozen saltwater offers a new source of clean energy

Adding salt to ice greatly boosts its electricity output when bent, opening paths for new devices and power generation in extreme environments.

September 15, 2025 Read more

Nanofertilizer boosts photosynthesis and crop resilience

A multifunctional nanophotonic fertilizer enhances crop growth by converting near-infrared light into red light, releasing magnesium and manganese in response to pH, and enabling in-plant nutrient tracking.

September 15, 2025 Read more

A shape-shifting material that encrypts data in color and form

A light-responsive surface encrypts data by coupling structural color with programmable shape change, enabling secure and reversible information storage without electronics.

September 15, 2025 Read more

Quantum spin effect survives in ten-nanometer magnetic films

A rare spin effect once limited to large crystals is now seen in ultrathin magnetic films, pointing to new ways of building faster, more stable, and miniaturized spin-based devices.

September 14, 2025 Read more