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Do the Twist: Making Two-Dimensional Quantum Materials Using Curved Surfaces

Oct. 22, 2020 — Scientists have discovered a way to control the growth of twisting, microscopic spirals of materials just one atom thick. The continuously twisting ...

Cicada-Inspired Waterproof Surfaces Closer to Reality

Oct. 22, 2020 — A multidisciplinary group that studies the physical and chemical properties of insect wings has demonstrated the ability to reproduce the nanostructures that help cicada wings repel water and prevent ...

High Levels of Microplastics Released from Infant Feeding Bottles During Formula Prep

Oct. 20, 2020 — New research shows that high levels of microplastics (MPs) are released from infant-feeding bottles (IFBs) during formula preparation. The research ...

Creating Perfect Edges in 2D-Materials

Oct. 19, 2020 — Ultrathin materials such as graphene promise a revolution in nanoscience and technology. Researchers have now made an important advance within the field. In a recent article they present a method for ...

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Turning Streetwear Into Solar Power Plants

Oct. 22, 2020 — Researchers have developed a material that works like a luminescent solar concentrator and can even be applied to textiles. This opens up numerous possibilities for producing energy directly where it ...

Radiative Cooler That Cools Down Even Under Sunlight

Oct. 20, 2020 — Now that autumn is upon us, there is a large temperature gap between day and night. This is due to the temperature inversion caused by radiative cooling on the Earth's surface. Heat from the sun ...

Highly Selective Membranes

Oct. 20, 2020 — Membranes with microscopic pores are useful for water filtration. The effect of pore size on water filtration is well-understood, as is the role of ions, charged atoms, that interact with the ...

A Trillion Turns of Light Nets Terahertz Polarized Bytes

Oct. 19, 2020 — Nanophotonics researchers have demonstrated a novel technique for modulating light at terahertz frequencies with plasmonic ...

A First-of-Its-Kind Catalyst Mimics Natural Processes to Break Down Plastics

Oct. 19, 2020 — A team of scientists has developed a first-of-its-kind catalyst that is able to process polyolefin plastics, types of polymers widely used in things ...

COVID-19 Rapid Test Has Successful Lab Results, Research Moves to Next Stages

Oct. 14, 2020 — Rapid detection of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, in about 30 seconds following the test, has had successful preliminary results. The test uses a ...

Nanoscale Machines Convert Light Into Work

Oct. 8, 2020 — Researchers have developed a tiny new machine that converts laser light into work. These optically powered machines self-assemble and could be used for nanoscale manipulation of tiny cargo for ...

New Project to Build Nano-Thermometers Could Revolutionize Temperature Imaging

Oct. 9, 2020 — Cheaper refrigerators? Stronger hip implants? A better understanding of human disease? All of these could be possible and more, someday, thanks to an ...

Diamonds Are a Quantum Scientist's Best Friend

Oct. 7, 2020 — New research details the phenomenon of what is called 'triplet superconductivity' in diamond. Triplet superconductivity occurs when electrons move in a composite spin state rather than as a single ...

New Findings Pave the Way to Environmentally Friendly Supercapacitors

Oct. 7, 2020 — Similar to batteries, supercapacitors are suitable for the repeated storage of electrical energy. Researchers have now presented a particularly safe and sustainable variant of such a ...