Particles moving faster in a crowd

Cell particles move more quickly through a crowded cellular environment when the crowding molecules are non-uniformly distributed.

Ultrathin 3-D-printed films convert energy of one form into another

Low-cost piezoelectric films produce voltage when under strain, could be used for flexible electronic components and more.

A new model of heat transfer in crystals

Scientists suggested a model describe the distribution of heat in ultrapure crystals at the atomic level.

A new technique for making exciting metal oxide frameworks

Researchers have developed new materials that can absorb and release small molecules, and it can be controlled by shining light on it.

Nanodiamonds as platform for therapy and diagnosis of brain diseases

Scientists have investigated the suitability of a system based on nanodiamonds as diagnostic and therapeutic method for brain diseases.

Simple synthesis of seeds for standardised carbon nanotubes

Researchers have developed a method for assembling these complex molecules from a small number of segments.

Topological superconductivity studied in thin films

A composite material reveals the relationship between superconductivity and exotic electronic states that could be useful in quantum computers.

Spin-to-electric charge conversion at an interface enables detection of spiraling light

The interface between a metal and an oxide creates the right conditions for optically controlling electrons.