From foam to bone: Plant nanocellulose can pave the way for healthy bone implants

Researchers have developed what could be the bone implant material of the future: an airy, foamlike substance that can be injected into the body and provide scaffolding for the growth of new bone.

Heading towards a tsunami of light

Scientists have proposed a way to create a completely new source of radiation. Ultra-intense light pulses consist of the motion of a single wave and can be described as a tsunami of light. The strong wave can be used to study interactions between matter and light in a unique way.

Semimetals are high conductors

Researchers have measured high conductivity in very thin layers of niobium arsenide, a type of material called a Weyl semimetal. The material has about three times the conductivity of copper at room temperature.

Supercrystal: A hidden phase of matter created by a burst of light

This is one of the first examples of a new state of matter with long-term stability transfigured by the energy from a sub-pico-second laser pulse.

Researchers discover new material to help power electronics

Scientists have discovered a way to simplify how electronic devices use electrons - using a material that can serve dual roles in electronics, where historically multiple materials have been necessary.

Long-distance quantum information exchange - success at the nanoscale

Researchers have realized the swap of electron spins between distant quantum dots. The discovery brings us a step closer to future applications of quantum information, as the tiny dots have to leave enough room on the microchip for delicate control electrodes.

Molecular motors run in unison in a metal-organic framework

Organic chemists have succeeded in integrating numerous unidirectional light-driven rotary motors into a metal-organic framework.

On-chip, electronically tunable frequency comb

Researchers have developed an integrated, on-chip frequency comb that is efficient, stable and highly controllable with microwaves.

A ground-breaking chemical protocol: on-surface synthesis of acene polymers

A new chemical protocol introduces the on-surface design of anthracene-based polymers with a small electronic bandgap, interesting for organic optoelectronics.

Researchers create water-resistant electronic skin with self-healing abilities

The skin-like material is conductive, transparent, and can repair itself either in air or when submerged in water.

Motion control at the nanoscale

Pysicists have designed a bipedal nanowalker that can change its walking manner and direction by adjusting the length of its stride.