Getting a grip on near-field light

Scientists have developed a system to mold near-field light - opening the door to unprecedented control over this powerful, largely unexplored type of light.

Combatting COVID-19 at the nano level

Copper, a metal commonly used throughout history for its antibacterial properties, is being utilized by researchers to solve a problem very relevant today: making reusable face masks safer and more comfortable for daily use.

Nature provides inspiration for researchers developing selective membranes

Current synthetic membranes are effectively microscopic sieves, but researchers hope that in the future they will be able to choose which molecules to let through.

Electrons obey social distancing in 'strange' metals

Scientists used state-of-the-art computational tools to model the chaotic behavior of Planckian, or 'strange', metals. This behavior has long intrigued physicists, but they have not been able to simulate it down to the lowest possible temperature until now.

Scientists discover a topological magnet that exhibits exotic quantum effects

Researchers uncovered a new class of magnet that exhibits novel quantum effects that extend to room temperature.

Reaching new depths in infrared nanospectroscopy

Scientists demonstrate that nanoscale infrared imaging - which is established as a surface-sensitive technique - can be employed for chemical nanoidentification of materials that are located up to 100 nm below the surface.