New self-assembly method builds better lithium anodes in seconds 7:04 AM (15 hours ago)
A rapid condensation process creates uniform porous oxides with conductive nanomaterials, boosting lithium storage performance while enabling full solvent recovery and sustainable material production.
AI-driven microscopy is transforming research and sustainable production 6:51 AM (15 hours ago)
AI-enhanced microscopy is reshaping how scientists study particles, improving accuracy, efficiency, and sustainability from early research to industrial use.
Transforming waste plastics into valuable carbon nanomaterials 6:38 AM (16 hours ago)
Plastic waste can be turned into carbon nanomaterials that act as efficient single-atom catalysts for clean energy and water purification, reducing pollution sustainably.
Discovery of elusive solar waves that could power the Sun's corona 3:51 AM (18 hours ago)
Researchers have achieved a breakthrough in solar physics by providing the first direct evidence of small-scale torsional Alfven waves in the Sun's corona - elusive magnetic waves that scientists have been searching for since the 1940s.
Incorporating graphene into solid-contact electrodes highly improves lithium detection 3:39 AM (19 hours ago)
Researchers enhanced lithium detection by adding graphene to solid-contact electrodes, creating more stable, precise sensors for batteries and medical monitoring.
Disorder on demand 3:31 AM (19 hours ago)
Researchers used high-energy electron irradiation to create atomic defects in nickelate superconductors, clarifying how superconductivity arises in them.
Octopus-inspired soft robot merges motion, camouflage, and object handling 1:14 AM (21 hours ago)
A soft robotic system uses liquid crystal elastomers to merge shape shifting, gripping, and color change, demonstrating fully integrated motion and optical feedback within a single flexible material.
The smallest pixel in the world 12:59 AM (21 hours ago)
Physicists have developed extremely small pixels using optical antennas and a clever design. These can be used in compact AR glasses, for example.
Compostable electronics made from kombucha fermentation waste 23 Oct 7:37 AM (yesterday, 7:37 am)
Kombucha fermentation waste becomes a renewable source of strong, compostable cellulose films that support durable flexible circuits and pressure sensors and safely degrade in soil.
Quantum control of atomic-scale magnetism using electric fields 23 Oct 7:14 AM (yesterday, 7:14 am)
Researchers show electrical control of quantum interference in atomic spins on surfaces using a scanning tunnelling microscope and modulated bias fields.
Newly discovered 'super-Earth' offers prime target in search for alien life 23 Oct 5:59 AM (yesterday, 5:59 am)
A massive exoplanet discovered orbiting a nearby dwarf star is well positioned for next-generation telescopes to search for signs of life.
Unexpectedly high heat transfer in the nanoworld 23 Oct 3:56 AM (yesterday, 3:56 am)
Heat transfer between objects a few molecules apart is 100x higher than predicted, confirmed by new data. Cause unknown but key for nanoscale temperature control.
Supersolid spins into synchrony 23 Oct 1:10 AM (yesterday, 1:10 am)
Supersolids show synchronized motion when rotated, as quantum vortices align the precession and revolution of their superfluid crystal structure.
How droplet physics converts moving water into power 23 Oct 12:55 AM (yesterday, 12:55 am)
A water-powered nanogenerator uses droplet formation to convert flowing water into electricity, providing a clean, inexpensive energy source for small devices, sensors, and self-powered environmental systems.
Modeling atomistic biomolecular dynamics from HS-AFM imaging 22 Oct 11:04 PM (yesterday, 11:04 pm)
An integrative modeling workflow to understand with atomistic precision biomolecular dynamics from high-speed atomic force microscopy experiments.
Nanoscale X-ray imaging unveils bulk altermagnetism in MnTe 22 Oct 10:56 PM (yesterday, 10:56 pm)
Researchers confirmed bulk altermagnetism in MnTe using resonant X-ray nanoimaging, revealing magnetic domains and enabling future 3D and real-time magnetic studies.
Electronic paper achieves human-limit resolution with nanosized color pixels 22 Oct 10:46 PM (yesterday, 10:46 pm)
A new e-paper uses nanosized tunable pixels to reach the eye's resolution limit, paving the way for ultra-realistic, energy-efficient virtual displays.
The mystery of neutrino flavor could reveal the universe's biggest secrets 22 Oct 10:09 PM (2 days ago)
By combining global experiments, physicists reveal the clearest view yet of how neutrinos change type as they move, offering clues to why the universe is made of matter.
Recyclable self-healing material offers a greener path for future electronics 22 Oct 10:00 PM (2 days ago)
A new flexible, self-healing polymer with liquid metal droplets can replace circuit boards, allowing easy recycling and reuse to cut electronic waste and boost sustainability.
Light uncovers nature's hidden forces that hold matter together at the nanoscale 22 Oct 9:51 PM (2 days ago)
A new method using gold flakes, salt water, and light reveals the tiny forces that bind matter and drive self-assembly, offering fresh insight into nanoscale physics.