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Scientists stack the odds with record-breaking 2D nanomaterials

Researchers create MXenes with up to nine metals, uncovering how atomic order and disorder shape the future of high-performance 2D materials.

September 6, 2025 Read more

Entanglement offers insight into quantum computer speed limits

Scientists have established a relationship between the complexity of a problem, and the physical processes of entanglement required to solve it.

September 6, 2025 Read more

Attosecond control of superconducting cavities sets new standard for X-ray lasers

Researchers demonstrate attosecond-level control in superconducting cavities, advancing free electron laser precision and enabling ultrafast pump probe experiments.

September 6, 2025 Read more

Scientists tame exotic light waves for faster, smaller terahertz devices

Researchers show how to control Dirac plasmon polaritons, paving the way for powerful terahertz photonic devices with faster, more efficient performance.

September 5, 2025 Read more

Microwave synthesis transforms biomass into carbon dots for tracking heavy metals

Researchers use microwave-assisted synthesis to create carbon dots from biomass, offering a fast, low-cost, and sustainable way to detect toxic heavy metals in the environment.

September 5, 2025 Read more

Gold quantum needles reveal a new side of nanocluster growth

Scientists uncovered gold quantum needles, a new nanoscale structure with unique optical properties that could transform imaging and energy research.

September 5, 2025 Read more

Making diamonds with electron radiation

Synthetic diamond research places organic molecular interactions under the microscope.

September 5, 2025 Read more

Watching nanometer filament extension in real-time

Using optical tweezers, researchers observed individual binding events in real time, offering new insights into the molecular regulation of homologous recombination.

September 5, 2025 Read more

Nanoparticle activated synthetic cells deliver drugs on demand

Chemists have created a synthetic cell that can be activated by a magnetic field to release a medicine whilst deep in the body.

September 4, 2025 Read more

Bright new quantum dots could power next wave of optoelectronics

Researchers created stable, glowing BaCd2P2 quantum dots from abundant elements, opening the door to cheaper, high-performing optoelectronic materials.

September 4, 2025 Read more

Researchers observe real-time switching of the magnet in the heart of a single atom

Scientists tracked an atom's nuclear spin in real time with a tunneling microscope, finding it stable for seconds, opening paths to better magnetic control.

September 4, 2025 Read more

New batteries make 12-minute charge for 800km drive a reality

While conventional lithium-ion batteries are limited to a maximum range of 600 km, the new battery can achieve a range of 800 km on a single charge, a lifespan of over 300,000 km, and a super-fast charging time of just 12 minutes.

September 4, 2025 Read more

This tiny folded cube can tell where you're touching it

A self-powered kirigami cube sensor detects force direction and pressure through one signal channel, enabling compact and efficient tactile input for human-machine interfaces.

September 4, 2025 Read more

Physicists observe an elusive form of the Hall effect for the first time

The findings open up new pathways to advanced electronic devices based on nonmagnetic materials.

September 4, 2025 Read more

New fabrication method expands superconducting materials for quantum hardware

Researchers have demonstrated a new fabrication approach that enables the exploration of a broader range of superconducting materials for quantum hardware.

September 4, 2025 Read more

Hydrogen production gets a nanomaterial boost

A light-responsive material improves hydrogen production by combining porous frameworks with metal particles to guide energy flow more efficiently.

September 3, 2025 Read more