Entropy measurements reveal exotic effect in 'magic-angle' graphene

Researchers discover a surprising phase transition in twisted bilayer graphene.

Designing selective membranes for batteries using a drug discovery toolbox

By binding specific ions in specially designed cages within its pores, a new membrane could enable more efficient flows in energy storage devices.

Artificial intelligence powered nanosensors to explore the biomolecular world

AI-powered nanosensors let researchers track various kinds of biological molecules without disturbing them.

Cancer drugs could be delivered in molecular cages unlocked by light

Molecular cages could lead to more targeted cancer drug delivery, causing greater efficiency and fewer side effects.

Nanoconfinement improves sensitivity and safety of a life-saving diagnostic contrast agent

Scientists found that when packaged in a nanoparticle, CT contrast agents, such as iodine, increased the absorption of X-rays by nearly an order of magnitude, thus improving sensitivity for imaging and disease characterization and potentially reducing toxicity compared with conventional contrast agents.

Nanoparticles reveal their location via mirror SELFI

Researchers have shown for the first time that fluorescent nanoparticles placed near a mirror generate unique patterns that can be used to pinpoint their location.

Quantum heat engine: Researchers develop powerful miniature motor

Classical motors convert a form of energy such as heat into mechanical work. Can these laws also be transferred to a miniature machine that consists of only a single cesium atom and could thus work more efficiently? Physicists now have provided the proof.

Scientists create a new electronegativity scale

Scientists ventured to modify Pauling's formula and redefine the electronegativities of elements and ended up creating a new scale of electronegativity.