Light-induced twisting of Weyl nodes switches on giant electron current

Scientists have discovered a new light-induced switch that twists the crystal lattice of the material, switching on a giant electron current that appears to be nearly dissipationless. The discovery was made in a category of topological materials that holds great promise for spintronics, topological effect transistors, and quantum computing.

Using graphene, researchers increase optical data transmission speed by a factor of at least 10,000

A pulsed-laser repetition rate of 57.8 GHz was achieved by inserting a resonator containing graphene. The limitations of the manufacturing process were overcome by directly synthesizing graphene onto standard copper wires.

Nano-thin piezoelectrics advance self-powered electronics

A new type of ultra-efficient, nano-thin material could advance self-powered electronics, wearable technologies and even deliver pacemakers powered by heart beats.

DNA origami enables fabricating superconducting nanowires

Fabricating nanoelectronic circuits of the future just got a lot more interesting, thanks to DNA origami.

A little friction goes a long way toward stronger nanotube fibers

Carbon nanotube fibers are not nearly as strong as the nanotubes they contain, but researchers are working to close the gap.

Navigation by atom - Coming to a vehicle near you

Instruments normally found in physics labs are making their way into everyday applications. Scientists have greatly expanded these instruments' capabilities.

Dynamic duos: How nanoparticles attach

Researchers have established a quantitative understanding of how nano-sized particles assemble and crystalize for a model system of semiconductor zinc oxide.

Scientists for the first time obtained experimental evidence of an intermediate state of matter between a crystal and a liquid

Scientists have experimentally confirmed the presence of an intermediate phase between the crystalline and liquid states in a monolayer dusty plasma system.

MOF aerogel turns air into drinking water

One kilogramme of the new material generates enough drinking water to meet a household's daily need, and does not require any external power source.