Theorists solve a long-standing fundamental problem

When it comes to trying to model the properties and behavior of systems of atoms, scientists use two fundamentally different pictures of reality, one of which is called 'statistical' and the other 'dynamical'. The two approaches have at times been at odds, but scientists announced a way to reconcile the two pictures.

Diamonds and quantum information processing on the nanoscale

Researchers have successfully demonstrated charge transport between Nitrogen-Vacancy color centers in diamond. The team developed a novel multi-color scanning microscopy technique to visualize the charge transport.

Imploding bubbles improve the growth of single-crystalline perovskite solar cell thin films

Researchers have now shown how imploding bubbles in a solution can grow single crystals of the preferred orientation for manufacturing thin films.

Building blocks for methane gas storage

Tweaking the structure of metal-organic frameworks could transform the capacity to use methane as a fuel.

Silver nanoparticles' protein 'corona' affects their toxicity

Scientists distinguished how protein 'corona' of silver nanoparticles affects their cellular toxicity.

New optical material offers unprecedented control of light and thermal radiation

Engineers discover that samarium nickelate shows promise for active photonic devices - SmNiO3 could potentially transform optoelectronic technologies, including smart windows, infrared camouflage, and optical communications.

Making mechanically strong nanotubes with light

Scientists have developed a simple and effective method for the formation of robust covalent ONTs from simple molecules. This method is expected to be useful in generating a range of nanotube-based materials with desirable properties.

Colors from darkness: Researchers develop alternative approach to quantum computing

Microwaves created at near absolute zero temperature provide uniquely correlated and controllable states.

Nanotechnology-based delivery system may help treat rare genetic disorder

Researchers have discovered a type of drug delivery system that may offer new hope for patients with a rare, ultimately fatal genetic disorder - and make what might become a terrible choice a little easier.

DNA-based nanocontainers for drug delivery

Scientists have engineered a novel nanoscale drug delivery vehicle which can be tuned to release a range of cargos. The drug delivery system consists of self-assembled DNA nanopores embedded in nanometre-sized 'bubbles' known as polymersomes.

Body heat as a power source

Wearable integrated thermocells based on gel electrolytes use body heat.