Atoms rearrange in electrolyte and control ion flow under tough conditions

First-time-ever-seen structures around hematite offer insights to advance geoscience, catalysis models.

Researchers report the first atomic scale observation of gold ions moving in liquid

This study is expected to provide a basis for more energy efficient devices.

A new theory to describe widely used material

Chemical potential-electric double layer coupling in conjugated polymer-polyelectrolyte blends.

Single-photon detector can count to 4

Quantum information scientists teach an old detector a new trick previously believed impossible.

Real-time observation of collective quantum modes

Scientists have studied the consequences of spontaneous symmetry breaking in detail using a quantum simulator.

Nanostructures control heat transfer: Researchers demonstrate new concepts for heat management

For the first time, researchers have succeeded in precisely controlling temperature-dependent thermal conductivity with the help of polymer materials.

3D nanoscale imaging made possible

Scientists demonstrate 'Plasmonic Brownian Microscopy', a method with stunning properties.

Graphene in zero G promises success in space

Experiments testing graphene for two different space-related applications have shown extremely promising results.

Complete design of a silicon quantum computer chip unveiled

A reimagining of today's computer chips by Australian and Dutch engineers shows how a quantum computer can be manufactured -- using mostly standard silicon technology.

Record high photoconductivity for new metal-organic framework material

Researchers have created a new metal-organic framework (MOF) that has shown record-high photo-conductivity levels for a material of its type.

Spaghetti-like, DNA 'noodle origami' the new shape of things to come for nanotechnology

May one day revolutionize medicine by making and delivering drugs inside cells.

Nanoparticles as a solution against antibiotic resistance?

Researchers fight mucoviscidosis with nanoparticles.