Across the physical world, many intricate structures form via symmetry breaking. When a system with inherent symmetry transitions into an ordered state, it can form stable imperfections known as topological defects. Such defects are found everywhe...
Jan 27, 2026
Rare-earth magnets are essential for electric motors in vehicles, drones, and trains, forming the backbone of modern, environmentally friendly mobility. These are not simple blocks of metal, but carefully engineered materials with a complex intern...
Jan 27, 2026
It has been revealed that simply twisting and stacking two layers of oxide crystals can allow the atomic arrangement itself to control the behavior of electrons. Much like the new patterns that emerge when two meshes are overlapped and rotated, a ...
Jan 27, 2026
The field of nanomaterials is witnessing a transformative shift at the intersection of organic chemistry and molecular engineering. Among the most promising molecular structures are carbon nanohoops, of which [n]cycloparaphenylenes ([n]CPPs) are a...
Jan 27, 2026
Sunbeams contain a lot of energy. But current technology for harvesting solar power doesn't capture as much as it could. Now, in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, researchers report that gold nanospheres, named supraballs, can absorb ne...
Jan 27, 2026
Scientists at Oregon State University have developed a new nanomaterial that triggers a pair of chemical reactions inside cancer cells, killing the cells via oxidative stress while leaving healthy tissues alone. The study led by Oleh and Olena Tar...
Jan 27, 2026
Researchers have developed a new strategy to overcome a long-standing limitation in plasmonic loss by reshaping light-matter interactions through substrate engineering.
Jan 27, 2026
Study demonstrats a new strategy for engineering the surface and functional properties of 2D SrTiO2 perovskite nanoplatelets through the hydrothermal transformation of Aurivillius phase Bi4Ti3O12 nanoplatelets.
Jan 27, 2026
Researchers show hafnium stannide can host graphene-like electron flow in a robust 3D structure, paving the way for scalable low-energy computing technologies.
Jan 27, 2026
Researchers have developed a new process that turns ordinary metal tubes unsinkable - meaning they will stay afloat no matter how long they are forced into water or how heavily they are damaged.
Jan 27, 2026
