Lightning-fast atomic hand

Scientists have found a fascinating way to push an atom with controlled forces so quickly that they can choreograph the motion of a single molecule within less than a trillionth of a second. The extremely sharp needle of their unique ultrafast microscope serves as the technical basis: It carefully scans molecules, similar to a record player.

Ambient light alters refraction in 2D material

Researchers find effect that could aid 3D displays, virtual reality, self-driving vehicles.

A new way of modulating color emissions from transparent films

In a breakthrough discovery, scientists find a peculiar but simple route for tuning the color of emissions from a transparent membrane: the proton flow.

Researchers demonstrate spin-galvanic effect in graphene with topological topping

Scientists have demonstrated the spin-galvanic effect, which allows for the conversion of non-equilibrium spin density into a charge current. By combining graphene with a topological insulator, they realize a gate-tunable spin-galvanic effect at room temperature.

Giant leap for molecular measurements

A new tool to analyze molecules is 100 times faster than previous methods.