A serendipitous observation has led to a surprising discovery: a new class of nanostructured materials that can pull water from the air, collect it in pores and release it onto surfaces without the need for any external energy.
New silicon nitride microresonator cuts timing jitter in soliton microcombs, boosting precision for lidar, quantum metrology, and ultrafast communications.
A reusable filtration material made from engineered wood and polymer coating captures harmful organic compounds and microbes without chemical additives.
Researchers mould a single-element semiconductor into diverse nanoscale structures without changing its composition, enabling customizable electronic device design.
Scientists applied molecular dynamics simulations to visualize how potassium ions pass through a potassium ion channel at atomic resolution for the first time.
Researchers have developed a new, easily manufacturable solid-state thermoelectric refrigeration technology with nano-engineered materials that is twice as efficient as devices made with commercially available bulk thermoelectric materials.
By carefully placing nanostructures on a flat surface, researchers have significantly improved the performance of so-called optical metasurfaces in conductive plastics.
A light-controlled nanofluidic device simulates dendritic signal integration and reflex-like responses, advancing neuromorphic hardware for sensorimotor systems.
