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Single gold atoms toughen 2D oxides for space optoelectronics
Inserting individual gold atoms into a layered oxide yields highly sensitive ultraviolet detectors that keep working through extreme cold, high heat and the intense radiation of space.
Today, 15:15 UTC
Researchers develop a new predictive model for designing 2D perovskites
By separating dielectric-screening effects from structural distortion, the study offers practical design rules for tuning excitons in 2D perovskites.
Today, 10:57 UTC
Orbitronics breakthrough points to low-power memory
Researchers directly used orbital currents in a magnetic device, producing much stronger signals for future low-energy memory and processors.
Today, 10:28 UTC
Microscopy at the space-time limit
Ultrafast scanning tunneling microscopy reaches the quantum mechanical space-time limit for the first time.
Today, 10:18 UTC
Programmable molecular machines are getting closer
Researchers created a highly stable electrically controlled DNA origami switch that regulates molecular functions and keeps working through hundreds of thousands of cycles.
Today, 10:08 UTC
A nearby black hole as a window into the early Universe
A nearby galaxy's unusually bright radio signal reveals a black hole feeding more intensely, launching a particle jet like those seen in the early Universe.
Today, 10:01 UTC
Nanozyme tags reveal where nanoparticles go in cells
A new nanozyme labeling method maps nanoparticle interactions in living cells, showing how targeting alters trafficking and could guide better nanomedicines.
Today, 09:53 UTC
Light-written magnetic memory moves closer
Researchers used laser pulses to write and read antiferromagnetic data, opening a path to faster, lower-energy memory linked to optical networks.
Today, 09:42 UTC
Broken symmetry could unlock room-temperature quantum Hall materials
Deliberately breaking crystal symmetry widens topological bandgaps in 2D magnets made from light elements, predicting quantum anomalous Hall insulators robust enough to survive far above cryogenic temperatures.
July 2, 2026
Laser-controlled molecules reveal hidden reaction dynamics
Synchronized infrared lasers steer molecules between structures, exposing clear spectral fingerprints and new ways to study chemical reactions.
July 2, 2026
MOF thin films reveal a denser, less porous structure than expected
Advanced diffraction and modeling show a widely studied MOF thin film is densely packed, reshaping expectations for sensors, microelectronics and magnetic storage.
July 2, 2026
Atomic-scale insights clarify hidden defect signals in carbon materials
New analysis links long-ambiguous carbon defect peaks to specific atomic structures, helping improve material design for energy and electronics.
July 2, 2026
Room-temperature photon source brings quantum security closer to deployment
A compact plug-and-play device produces single photons without cryogenic cooling, easing integration with quantum-secure communication networks.
July 2, 2026
XMM-Newton helps revise distance to outer spiral arms
X-ray echoes from distant blasts reveal the Milky Way's outer spiral arms are up to 10% farther away than previous maps suggested.
July 1, 2026
Nanofluidic fibers let wastewater help power its own cleanup
COF nanofluidic fibers turn wastewater ion gradients into power for copper recovery and trace copper ion sensing in one integrated platform.
July 1, 2026
One‑step process generates high entropy alloy nanoparticles in milliseconds
A rapid synthesis method could speed discovery of cheaper, multi-metal catalysts for fuel cells, batteries, and other clean energy uses.
July 1, 2026
Billions of doses of mRNA vaccines confirm they are safe and effective
A review of billions of mRNA vaccine doses finds strong COVID protection across groups, with rare serious side effects substantially outweighed by benefits.
July 1, 2026
Nanotubes and nanosheets boost fast energy storage
Hybrid nanotube–nanosheet electrodes speed ion flow, boost charge storage, and keep supercapacitors stable through 10,000 cycles.
July 1, 2026
Nearby 'Super Earth' may be a better candidate for life than previously thought
A nearby super-Earth may be rockier and more habitable than thought, with lower mass and an orbit in the zone where liquid water could exist.
June 30, 2026
Scientists teach human cells to compute like tiny computers
Researchers developed a new system for programming human cells to make decisions like tiny computers. It lets cells process multiple cellular signals at once using fewer computations than earlier methods, potentially enabling cells to detect disease signs and respond only when needed.
June 30, 2026
Microwells make nano-LED assembly precise enough for AR and VR displays
Tiny wells guide nano-LEDs into place, helping turn millions of small light sources into sharper headset display pixels.
June 30, 2026