Quantum mechanically entangled light particles break down the boundaries of conventional optics and allow a glimpse into previously invisible wavelength ranges, thus bringing about new possibilities for imaging techniques, microscopy and spectroscopy.
Jan 3rd, 2022
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Researchers have developed a type of self-healing perovskite solar cell by functional combination of polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP).
Dec 28th, 2021
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Scientists have prepared stable face-centered tetragonal-phase platinum-based intermetallics in nano-scaled size, which can be used as a protection shell for new PtFeIr nanowires preparation for stable oxygen reduction reaction.
Dec 28th, 2021
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Researchers used high neutron flux to characterize various formulations for the mRNA vaccine and thus to lay the groundwork for improving the vaccine's efficacy.
Dec 28th, 2021
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An innovative approach could turn nanoparticles into simple reservoirs for storing hydrogen.
Dec 27th, 2021
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While working with helium nanodroplets, scientists have come across a surprising phenomenon: When the ultracold droplets hit a hard surface, they behave like drops of water. Ions with which they were previously doped thus remain protected on impact and are not neutralized.
Dec 27th, 2021
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Strong, lightweight and biocompatible foams glow in the dark when ultraviolet light is shone on them, chemists have discovered. This phosphorescence could have diverse applications, such as imaging biological samples under the microscope.
Dec 27th, 2021
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Scientists develop promising fabrication process for microneedle arrays capable of administering protein-based drugs subcutaneously without damaging the skin.
Dec 27th, 2021
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In this work, researchers have shown it is possible to control the electronic properties of an individual carbon nanotube.
Dec 24th, 2021
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Controlling nanolasers with magnets lays the groundwork for more robust optical signalling.
Dec 23rd, 2021
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Engineers have developed a powerful new tool that monitors the electrical activity inside heart cells, using tiny 'pop-up' sensors that poke into cells without damaging them.
Dec 23rd, 2021
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Scientists develop concept for feedback-controlled optical tweezers. These tweezers made of highly focused laser light can grab cell clusters in a controlled manner and rotate them in any direction. This will allow objects such as miniature tumors to be studied more specifically under the microscope.
Dec 23rd, 2021
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Researchers report stable and high oxide-ion conductors based on a new hexagonal perovskite-related oxide. These high-performance oxide-ion conductors could pave the way for the development of solid electrolytes for next-generation batteries and clean energy devices such as solid oxide fuel cells.
Dec 23rd, 2021
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Through a series of well-thought experiments, scientists established the mechanism of electric field sensing in graphene.
Dec 23rd, 2021
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Which factors determine how fast a quantum computer can perform its calculations? Physicists have devised an elegant experiment to answer this question.
Dec 23rd, 2021
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An electric field transforms an iron oxide nanoparticle suspension into a model for the emergence of complex dissipative structures.
Dec 23rd, 2021
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