From heat to spin to electricity: Understanding spin transport in thermoelectric devices

Scientists shed light on how the magnetic properties of 2D interlayers can enhance spin accumulation effects in thermoelectric heterostructures.

Researchers create powerful unipolar carbon nanotube muscles

Electrochemically driven carbon nanotube muscles provide an alternative approach to meet the growing need for fast, powerful, large-stroke artificial muscles for applications ranging from robotics and heart pumps to morphing clothing.

Chemists settle battery debate, propel research forward

Researchers used ultrabright x-rays to identify lithium hydride and a new form of lithium fluoride in the interphase of lithium metal anodes.

Nanoparticle drug delivery technique shows promise for treating pancreatic cancer

Researchers have designed a new way to deliver pancreatic cancer drugs that could make fighting the disease much easier. Encapsulating cancer drugs in nanoparticles shows potential to target tumors more effectively and avoid danger to other parts of the body.

Lasing mechanism found in water droplets

Lasing mechanism at the surface of water droplets can be used to record mechanical changes at biointerfaces.

Machine learning to predict the performance of organic solar cells

Researchers have demonstrated that by feeding machine-learning algorithms with high-throughput experimental datasets, it is possible to retrieve predictive models for the performance of organic solar cells.

Size of helium nucleus measured more precisely than ever before

In experiments, an international research collaboration has measured the radius of the atomic nucleus of helium five times more precisely than ever before. With the aid of the new value, fundamental physical theories can be tested and natural constants can be determined even more precisely.