Breaking new ground in ultrafast X-ray science

Researchers have developed a new ultrafast X-ray technique which could revolutionise our understanding of structure and function at the atomic and molecular level.

Supercomputer simulation reveals 2-D glass can go infinitely soft

Scientists have found that the thermal motion of 2-D glass grows infinitely, which might possibly alter the mechanism of glass transition in low dimensions.

New anode material set to boost lithium-ion battery capacity

Scientists have developed a new type anode material that would be used in place of a conventional graphite anode, which they claim will lead to lighter and longer-lasting batteries for everything from personal devices to electric vehicles.

Optical tractor beam traps bacteria for nanoscopy

The new method enables researchers to take cells that cannot be anchored on surfaces and then use an optical trap to study them at a very high resolution.

Rapid and mass production of graphene, using a microwave oven

Graphene, a material that could usher in the next generation of electronic and energy devices, could be closer than ever to mass production, thanks to microwaves.

Direct observation of graphene decoupling on Cu(111)

Researchers demonstrate how to succesfully seperate graphene from its metal growth substrates without the assistance of the adhesive tape.

Energy cascades in quasicrystals trigger an avalanche of discovery

In a new study, scientists looked at networks of magnetic material patterned into the unique and quite beautiful geometries of quasicrystals to see how the nature of the nonrepeating patterns lead to the emergence of unusual energetic effects.

Lightning-fast switch for electron waves

Researchers have devised an ultrafast switch for electron waves, which could allow them to speed up future electronics many times over.