Latest Headlines
A novel method for squeezing molecules together could significantly reduce chemical manufacturing waste and its negative environmental impacts
Using nanotechnology, scientists have used mechanochemistry to develop a scalable, sustainable technique that would be more energy- and cost-efficient than current chemical manufacturing methods.
June 8, 2023
Scientists develop artificial molecules that behave like real ones
Scientists have developed synthetic molecules that resemble real organic molecules, allowing them to simulate the behavior of real molecules by using artificial molecules. In this way, they can tweak properties of molecules in ways that are normally difficult or unrealistic, and they can understand much better how molecules change.
June 8, 2023
Topological phase protection reams to sub-symmetry
An An international research team has challenged traditional understanding of topological phases by demonstrating that topological boundary states can remain protected and persist, even when the system no longer maintains global symmetries or quantized topological invariants.
June 8, 2023
Gravitational waves innovation could help unlock cosmic secrets
A groundbreaking development in thin film technology promises to enhance the sensitivity of current and future gravitational wave detectors.
June 8, 2023
Looking deeper with adaptive six-dimensional nanoscopy
New grant supports work to improve microscopic imaging techniques to better visualize individual molecules, particularly those involved in Alzheimer's disease.
June 8, 2023
Researchers achieve coherent control of two-dimensional material solid-state spin defects
Scientists revealed a new approach to discover a new spin defect with an excellent probability of 85%, and achieved coherent control of an ultrabright single spin in hexagonal boron nitride at room temperature.
June 8, 2023
Physicists predict 'parallel circuits' of spin currents in antiferromagnets
Physicists envision that collinear antiferromagnets could function as 'electrical circuits' with the two magnetic sublattices connected in parallel, provided they host strong coupling between magnetic atoms within the same sublattices.
June 8, 2023
Carbon nanotube superlubricity coating could reduce economic losses from friction, wear
Researchers have invented a coating that could dramatically reduce friction in common load-bearing systems with moving parts, from vehicle drive trains to wind and hydroelectric turbines. It reduces the friction of steel rubbing on steel at least a hundredfold.
June 7, 2023
ChatGPT co-designs its first robot
Poems, essays and even books - is there anything the open AI platform ChatGPT can't handle? These new AI developments have inspired researchers to dig a little deeper: For instance, can ChatGPT also design a robot? And is this a good thing for the design process, or are there risks?
June 7, 2023
Scientists analyze a single atom with X-rays for the first time
New X-ray capability could find wide application in environmental and medical research, as well as the development of batteries and microelectronic devices.
June 7, 2023
Researchers discover chemical evidence for pair-instability supernova from a very massive first star
A new study has identified a chemically peculiar star in the galactic halo as clear evidence of the existence of pair-instability supernovae from very massive first stars in the early Universe.
June 7, 2023
Combining bioprinting techniques to pursue functional blood vessels
Researchers for the first time successfully combined volumetric bioprinting with melt electrowriting. This combines the speed and cell-friendliness of volumetric printing with the structural strength needed to create functional blood vessels.
June 7, 2023
Not your average space explosion: Researchers find classical novae are anything but simple
While studying classical novae using the National Radio Astronomy Observatory's Very Long Baseline Array (VLBA), a graduate researcher uncovered evidence the objects may have been erroneously typecast as simple.
June 7, 2023
Novel approach offers cheap, reliable positioning systems for robots
Researchers have developed a unique and improved approach to the way robots see, with the aim of making cheap and reliable positioning systems for applications such as service robots and general autonomous vehicle systems.
June 7, 2023
Sponge makes robotic device a soft touch
This easy-to-make sponge-jamming device can help stiff robots handle delicate items carefully by mimicking the nuanced touch, or variable stiffness, of a human.
June 7, 2023
Creating stronger, eco-friendly materials by combining cellulose nanofibers and pineapple leaf fibers in epoxy composites
Scientists have conducted groundbreaking research using both tiny cellulose nanofibers and long pineapple leaf fibers to create stronger materials.
June 7, 2023
The laws of physics used to be different, which may explain why you exist
The laws of physics must have been different at the start of the universe than they are now, according to a mind-bending study conducted by astronomers, which provides clues to why stars, planets and life itself managed to form in the universe.
June 6, 2023
One-third of galaxy's most common planets could be in habitable zone
In a new analysis based on the latest telescope data, astronomers have discovered that a third of the planets around the most common stars in the galaxy could be in a goldilocks orbit close enough, and gentle enough, to hold onto liquid water - and possibly harbor life.
June 6, 2023