Physicists master unexplored electron property

Physicists have demonstrated how to manipulate the 'valley' property of electrons using light by placing two-dimensional semiconductors in a light trapping structure called microcavity.

Molecular microscopy illuminates molecular motor motion

To understand how motors work on a nanoscale and millisecond scale, researchers need to see how the motors are walking.

Smart surface enables advanced manipulation of droplets

Researchers have developed an inexpensive, scalable smart surface that is powered by just a conventional electric battery. The copper-based surface changes from being highly water-repellent (superhydrophobic) to highly water-absorbent (superhydrophilic) as electric potential is applied.

New research reveals potential for synthetic materials systems that can 'count' and sense their size

Researchers have utilized computational modeling to mimic natural systems' quorum sensing behavior in synthetic materials, which could lead to devices with the ability for self-recognition and self-regulation.

When shallow defects align, diamonds shine for unprecedented quantum sensitivity

Researchers demonstrate a new way to produce high-density clusters of aligned quantum sensors in diamond just nanometers from the surface, offering submolecular sensitivity to microscopy like never before.

New phase change mechanism could lead to new class of chemical vapor sensors

An interdisciplinary team of scientists demonstrated that monolayer 2D Transition Metal Dichalcogenides undergo a change from semiconductor-to-metallic phase when exposed to airborne chemical vapors.

Nanoparticles loaded with curcumin kill cancer cells

Curcumin formula shows promise against treatment-resistant childhood cancer.