Atomic-scale see-saws control spin interactions as scanning tunnelling microscopy tunes coupling between spins in a 2D metal-organic framework and metal electrons.

Researchers create smooth, oxide-free potassium films that sharply reduce optical losses while confining light at the nanoscale, opening possibilities for advanced photonic devices.

Researchers develop manganese-doped carbon nanodots that deliver strong MRI contrast, show low toxicity and clear rapidly from the body, offering a potential alternative to gadolinium-based agents.

Reproducing such three-dimensional microbial environments in the laboratory, however, is not easy. Conventional methods have typically relied on gels and other materials to hold 3D structures in place ...

Researchers use nanoscale self-organization to create lead-free piezoelectric ceramics with exceptional heat tolerance, opening possibilities for high-temperature sensors and actuators.

Atomic fluctuations sustain and enhance photocurrent in crystals previously thought too symmetric for this effect, revealing a potential route to more efficient solar cells.

Carbon nanotubes and graphene oxide help alfalfa roots and soil microbes degrade polyethylene, increasing plastic mass loss ...

Consumer-grade 3D printers can produce customized instruments for detecting bacteria, studying biofilms, and other biophysical research, reducing cost and dependence on commercial equipment.

The position of biomineralization peptides within liposomes can influence how gold nanoparticles grow. Peptides localized at ...

A study of 21 dusty star systems reveals how debris composition distinguishes violent impacts between Mars-sized bodies from ...

Carbon nanotube-enhanced cement supercapacitors combine energy storage with structural strength, demonstrating a potential ...

Magenta solar panels selectively filter sunlight to generate electricity while supporting crop growth, pointing toward a ...