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New ultra-thin polymer improves performance of smart and medical devices

Researchers developed a transparent, ultra-thin polymer that conducts electricity like metal, promising major advances for touchscreens and biosensors.

August 7, 2025 Read more

Friction halts active nanoparticles in motion

Robots acting as macroscale analogs of active nanoparticles stop moving through friction alone, revealing a self-sustained cooling effect without external input.

August 6, 2025 Read more

Researchers directly measure quantum metric tensor in real material

Scientists achieve the first direct measurement of the quantum metric tensor in black phosphorus, advancing understanding of quantum states in solid materials.

August 6, 2025 Read more

Researchers discover universal laws of quantum entanglement across all dimensions

A team of theoretical researchers used thermal effective theory to demonstrate that quantum entanglement follows universal rules across all dimensions.

August 6, 2025 Read more

Self assembling monolayer can improve lead-free perovskite solar cells too

Scientists succeeded in reducing losses in the lower contact layer of tin perovskite solar cells by identifying molecules that self-assemble into a monolayer that fits well with the lattice structure of tin perovskites.

August 6, 2025 Read more

Squid-derived nanotechnology powers efficient filters for nanoplastics and dyes

A bio-based membrane from seafood waste delivers high water flux and pollutant removal, offering a scalable, low-impact alternative to conventional nanofiltration.

August 5, 2025 Read more

Ultra-thin carbon membrane sharpens proton beams for safer cancer therapy

Researchers created a 1-atom-thick carbon membrane that sharpens proton beams, improving cancer therapy and enabling cleaner, scalable tech across multiple fields.

August 5, 2025 Read more

Single-photon camera can instantly characterize thousands of molecules

A new single-photon avalanche diode based method measures single molecules' light emission with nanosecond precision, revealing fluorescence lifetimes for precise identification.

August 5, 2025 Read more

New method reveals nanoscale handedness using circularly polarised light

A new imaging technique uses circularly polarised light to visualise chiral structures, improving analysis of biological samples, materials, and active substances.

August 5, 2025 Read more

How nanofluidics is unlocking a new era of precision at the molecular level

Nanofluidic tech lets scientists control single molecules with precision, opening doors to molecular robotics, AI advances, and next-gen materials.

August 5, 2025 Read more

New study reveals simple peptides can mimic nature's protein protection strategy

Study reveals that extremely simple peptides can mimic a biological process that protects sensitive proteins from environmental stress.

August 5, 2025 Read more

Chiralization of metal-containing dyes upon mere encapsulation

Water-assembled capsules act as sophisticated nanotools, inducing and tuning chirality in metal dyes without chemical changes, with precise thermal control and adaptability.

August 5, 2025 Read more

A hybrid approach for analyzing and designing graphene sheet-based materials

Graphene sheets with 5- or 7-membered rings form cone or saddle shapes, affecting curvature and rigidity. A new method helps study their complex mechanics.

August 5, 2025 Read more

Wafer-scale 2D InSe semiconductors achieved with new growth strategy

Researchers used a solid-liquid-solid method to fabricate wafer-scale 2D InSe, solving key challenges in next-gen semiconductor manufacturing.

August 4, 2025 Read more

First real-time observation of two-dimensional melting process

Researchers observed 2D melting in real time by tracking skyrmions, revealing how ordered magnetic lattices become disordered at the microscopic level.

August 4, 2025 Read more

Could nanotechnology spark elementary students' curiosity in science?

Researchers use nanotechnology and problem-based learning to boost elementary science skills, spark curiosity, and build real-world connections.

August 4, 2025 Read more