Focusing a tailored laser beam through transparent glass can create a tiny spot inside the material. Researchers found a way to use this small spot to improve laser material processing, boosting processing resolution.

Researchers designed and manufactured a virus-killing surface that could help control disease spread in hospitals, labs and other high-risk environments. The surface made of silicon is covered in tiny nanospikes that skewer viruses on contact.

Researchers have developed innovative mechanical transistors that combine temperature-responsive materials and switchable structures, enabling complex logic operations and memory storage without electricity, opening up new possibilities for computing and environmental interaction.

Scientist present an unusual quantum Hall effect that was observed on a microscopic device made of the topological insulator material mercury telluride (HgTe).

Extending thermodynamics for ultrashort excitations will provide novel insights into how materials function on the nanoscale.

A magnetic material with a simple structure could help to overcome the shortcomings of materials used in memory devices.

A team of more than 100 experts from 57 research institutions worldwide is developing a comprehensive roadmap for next-generation printable sensor technologies.

Researchers have developed a new single-molecule transistor that uses quantum interference to control the flow of electrons. The transistor opens new possibilities for using quantum effects in electronic devices.

A breakthrough in catalysis research leads to a new wall paint that cleans itself when exposed to sunlight and chemically breaks down air pollutants.

New method detects intact bacteria by mimicking cell surface structures, offering quicker, specialist-free diagnostics and precise targeting without expensive equipment.

Researchers have developed a method to 3D print complex architectures made of perovskite quantum dot-polymer composites, which could enable sophisticated optoelectronic devices.

Researchers use DNA nanotechnology to create and study the first synthetic contractile ring for cell division.

Developing ultra-smooth surfaces for spacecraft to convert neutral atoms into ions, enhancing the detection of outer space particles.

Materials engineers have 3D printed tens of thousands of hard-to-manufacture nanoparticles long predicted to yield promising new materials that change form in an instant.

Scientists can now efficiently produce nearly perfect entangled photon pairs from quantum dot sources.

A striking milestone unveiled the molecular reaction, shedding light on the intricate dance of atoms and the secrets of chemical transformations.

An 'antenna' that is just a few atoms thick overcomes problems with generating light in carbon nanotubes.

A recent review article summarizes recent research progress of DLW on perovskites.

A team of researchers proposes a new concept for magnet-based memory devices, which might revolutionize information storage devices owing to their potential for large-scale integration, non-volatility, and high durability.

Neuromorphic antennal sensory system emulates ant antennae, outperforming humans in tactile exploration and magnetic perception tasks.