Quantum sensing method measures minuscule magnetic fields

Researchers find a new way to make nanoscale measurements of fields in more than one dimension.

Researchers measure near-perfect performance in low-cost semiconductors

Researchers redefine what it means for low-cost semiconductors, called quantum dots, to be near-perfect and find that quantum dots meet quality standards set by more expensive alternatives.

Nanocrystal 'factory' could revolutionize quantum dot manufacturing

Researchers have developed a microfluidic system for synthesizing perovskite quantum dots across the entire spectrum of visible light. The system drastically reduces manufacturing costs, can be tuned on demand to any color and allows for real-time process monitoring to ensure quality control.

Biosensor may provide better cancer diagnosis

Researchers have developed a new biological sensor that could help clinicians better diagnose cancer and epilepsy.

Radiation tolerance of 2D materials for space applications tested

A study has found that a number of 2D materials can not only withstand being sent into space, but potentially thrive in the harsh conditions.

Scientists track patterns of island growth in crystals

Understanding how crystals grow impacts broad areas of materials science, from developing better microelectronics to discovering new materials. At the atomic level, crystals can grow in several different ways, and scientists have recently discovered an intriguing behavior associated with a common way that crystals grow.