Researchers unveiled a technique to build ultra-clean 2D heterostructures using muscovite crystals, eliminating microscopic residues that disrupt electronic device performance. This method enables precise stacking of atomic layers, leading to new properties and potential breakthroughs in quantum computing and nanoelectronics.
SourceUniversity of Southampton·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 14, 2026
A University of Birmingham scientist creates a 'mini universe' with ultracold atoms to test ideas in quantum cosmology and gravity. The experiment demonstrates that time can emerge from changes within a quantum system, revealing a version of time known as 'entropic time', which flows consistently and orders events.
SourceUniversity of Birmingham·JournalPhysical Review Research·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 12, 2026
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Researchers at Colorado State University have measured a hydrogen proton's radius to be 0.84 femtometers, resolving the long-standing scientific discrepancy that has puzzled scientists for years. The finding confirms the Standard Model theory and opens a door for further study, revealing subtle issues in earlier measurements.
SourceColorado State University·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJun 2, 2026
Quantum physicists have observed pairs of helium atoms entangled in motion, representing a major advancement on previous experiments using photons. This breakthrough enables new ways to examine the interaction between quantum mechanics and gravity at the universal scale.
SourceAustralian National University·JournalNature Communications·DateMar 29, 2026
The European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM) has launched a new award to accelerate alpha radioligand therapy (α-RLT) research in prostate cancer. The EANM Young Scientist Network Award offers €40,000 in funding for promising researchers.
SourceEuropean Association of Nuclear Medicine·DateFeb 23, 2026
Researchers at California NanoSystems Institute developed a framework to determine the 3D positions and elemental identities of atoms in amorphous materials. They achieved 100% accuracy in mapping silicon and oxygen atoms in glass-like material.
SourceCalifornia NanoSystems Institute·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 28, 2026
Researchers review low-power memristors for energy-efficient and fast neuromorphic computing. Memristors enable in-memory computing, artificial synapses, and neurons, reducing power consumption. Innovative designs and materials are discussed to overcome challenges.
SourceShanghai Jiao Tong University Journal Center·JournalNano-Micro Letters·TypeNews article·DateJan 23, 2026
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Researchers have discovered a new 'Island of Inversion' in the most symmetric region of the nuclear chart, where protons and neutrons equal each other. This finding challenges long-held assumptions about structural inversions and provides insights into fundamental forces that bind matter together.
SourceInstitute for Basic Science·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 8, 2025
Researchers have made precise measurements of strontium's energy levels, enabled by the Zeeman effect, which could lead to advancements in quantum computing and atomic clock technology. The discovery of the strontium nucleus's spin properties has significant implications for its use in quantum computing.
SourceUniversiteit van Amsterdam·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateNov 4, 2025
Researchers developed a new method to probe an atom's nucleus using its own electrons as messengers within a molecule. They measured the energy of electrons whizzing around a radium atom in a molecule, detecting a slight energy shift and analyzing it to sense the internal structure of the nucleus.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalScience·DateOct 23, 2025
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A new computational method, DIGIT, enables optical microscopes to resolve individual atoms and zero in on their exact locations in a crystal structure. This technique can help guide the design of quantum devices and provide insights into advanced materials.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalNature Communications·DateOct 22, 2025
Researchers at MIT introduce the concept of a neutrino laser that uses cooled radioactive atoms to produce amplified neutrino beams. By cooling rubidium-83 to near absolute zero, the team predicts accelerated radioactive decay and production of neutrinos. This innovation could lead to new applications in medicine and communication.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateSep 8, 2025
Researchers at USC Viterbi School of Engineering developed AI model Allegro-FM, simulating billions of atoms simultaneously. This enables simulations 1,000 times larger than previous models, accelerating materials design and discovery.
SourceUniversity of Southern California·JournalThe Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters·TypeObservational study·DateJul 21, 2025
Researchers successfully confirmed long-standing 'electron tunneling' phenomenon, revealing surprising interactions between electrons and atomic nuclei during tunneling. The study's findings have significant implications for advanced technologies like semiconductors, quantum computers, and ultrafast lasers.
SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJul 16, 2025
Researchers from UNIGE and the University of Pisa have developed a new family of remarkably stable chiral molecules, paving the way for new drug constructs. The stability of these molecules is crucial to drug design and storage.
SourceUniversité de Genève·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·TypeNews article·DateJul 15, 2025
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A new study reports the easy preparation of copper single atoms (Cu SACs) using a mesoporous silica KIT-6 templating agent. The resulting product exhibits excellent catalytic performance in CO2 cycloaddition reactions, with a yield of 91.7% and high turnover frequency (TOF).
SourceGreen Chemical Engineering·JournalGreen Chemical Engineering·DateJul 3, 2025
Researchers developed a low-cost nanocomposite with excellent electrochemical performance for supercapacitors and strong catalytic efficiency in degrading industrial pollutants. The material has promising dual functionality for energy storage and environmental remediation.
SourceShinshu University·JournalAdvanced Fiber Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 21, 2025
Researchers at MIT have captured the first images of individual atoms freely interacting in space, visualizing never-before-seen quantum phenomena. The technique allows scientists to directly observe correlations among 'bosons' and fermions, shedding light on their behavior and interactions.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateMay 7, 2025
Researchers develop novel synthesis method for multi-shelled gold clusters and precisely remove atoms to study magnetic spin influence on catalytic behavior. They find that spin density concentrates more on iodine atoms than sulfur atoms, indicating potential role in tuning catalytic properties.
SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 15, 2025
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Researchers have developed a method to prepare copper single atoms using a nano-constrained environment, resulting in improved catalytic performance. The new catalyst exhibits high activity and selectivity in CO2 cycloaddition reactions.
SourceKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.·JournalGreen Chemical Engineering·DateApr 6, 2025
Koun Shirai bridges conventional physics and nonequilibrium materials to provide robust thermodynamic description of glasses. He redefines equilibrium as energy extraction impact, allowing tools of thermodynamics to apply to glasses.
SourceOsaka University·JournalFoundations·TypeObservational study·DateApr 6, 2025
A research team has achieved orbital hybridization in graphene-based artificial atoms, a significant milestone in quantum physics and materials science. This breakthrough provides a new platform for simulating real atomic processes, with potential applications in quantum computing and nanoelectronic devices.
A team at University of Queensland has made a breakthrough in muonic atom research, showing that nuclear polarisation does not limit studies of muonic atoms. The finding provides a clear path for using muonic atoms to better understand the magnetic structure of the nucleus.
SourceUniversity of Queensland·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMar 20, 2025
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Physicists at Queen Mary University of London have discovered that room-temperature superconductivity may be theoretically possible within the laws of our Universe. The research reveals that fundamental constants such as electron mass and Planck constant govern the upper limit of superconducting temperature, which comfortably includes ...
SourceQueen Mary University of London·JournalJournal of Physics Condensed Matter·DateMar 5, 2025
A new study has challenged the long-held belief that atomic nuclei are perfectly spherical, revealing that lead-208 is slightly elongated and resembles a rugby ball. The discovery was made using high-precision experimental equipment and has far-reaching implications for nuclear physics and astrophysics.
SourceUniversity of Surrey·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateFeb 20, 2025
Researchers at Tel Aviv University have developed a method to transform graphite into novel materials with controlled atomic layers, enabling the creation of tiny electronic memory units. This process, known as 'Slidetronics,' allows for precise manipulation of material properties, opening doors to innovative applications in electronic...
SourceTel-Aviv University·JournalNature Reviews Physics·DateFeb 5, 2025
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Researchers developed an automated analytical method to analyze single atom catalysts, which could lead to more efficient fuel production and sustainable energy. The new tool, called MS-QuantEXAFS, automates the analysis process, reducing time from days to months.
SourceDOE/SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory·JournalChemistry - Methods·DateJan 9, 2025
Researchers reaffirm collective bond theory, demonstrating its stability through computational tools. The LiCF3 molecule's unique arrangement challenges traditional understanding of chemical bonds.
SourceFaculty of Sciences of the University of Lisbon·JournalNature Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateDec 19, 2024
Researchers at Tokyo Metropolitan University have developed a new technique to grow arrayed tungsten disulfide nanotubes with aligned orientations. This breakthrough resolves the issue of jumbled orientations in collected amounts of nanotubes, enabling the exploration of exotic electric and optoelectronic properties.
SourceTokyo Metropolitan University·JournalNano Letters·DateDec 14, 2024
Researchers achieved control over competing reaction outcomes by selectively manipulating charge states and specific resonances through targeted energy injection. This breakthrough has profound implications for pharmaceutical research, potentially improving efficiency and sustainability.
SourceUniversity of Bath·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 3, 2024
Researchers at the University of Birmingham have developed a new theory that explains how light and matter interact at the quantum level. The theory enables scientists to precisely define the shape of a single photon for the first time.
SourceUniversity of Birmingham·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateNov 19, 2024
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A new Research Training Group at Saarland University aims to develop novel materials with specific magnetic, electrical or optical properties by manipulating covalent bonds. The group will receive €6.3M in funding from the German Research Foundation to support 20 doctoral research positions.
Three Ph.D. students and a postdoctoral researcher from Texas A&M are working on RTE projects to create new materials for future nuclear reactors. They are using the Texas A&M Accelerator Laboratory and Idaho National Laboratory to irradiate material, creating voids that can help understand swelling in nuclear reactors.
Researchers at TU Wien have developed computer simulations to investigate the temporal development of quantum entanglement. They found that the 'birth time' of an electron flying away from an atom is related to the state of the remaining electron, demonstrating a quantum-physical superposition.
SourceVienna University of Technology·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateOct 22, 2024
Researchers propose excited states of neutrons could explain contradictory measurements of average lifetime. These states would have slightly higher energy and different lifetimes, resulting in significant discrepancies between measured results.
SourceVienna University of Technology·JournalPhysical Review D·DateOct 16, 2024
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Researchers at KAIST successfully developed single-atom editing technology that maximizes drug efficacy by converting oxygen atoms into nitrogen atoms in furan compounds. This breakthrough technology enables selective editing of complex natural products or pharmaceuticals, opening new doors for building libraries of drug candidates.
SourceThe Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)·JournalScience·TypeMeta-analysis·DateOct 11, 2024
A recent study has lifted the veil of topological censorship by revealing a meandering conduction channel that can carry quantized bulk current. The researchers identified mechanisms that allow for tuning between qualitatively different microscopic implementations, challenging traditional theories.
SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateSep 25, 2024
Researchers from Delft University of Technology initiated a controlled movement in an atom's nucleus, interacting with an electron and reading it out using a scanning tunneling microscope. This interaction enables the storage of quantum information inside the nucleus, protected from external disturbances.
SourceDelft University of Technology·JournalNature Communications·TypeMeta-analysis·DateSep 12, 2024
A team of chemists has developed a novel tool to streamline the drug-making process, enabling researchers to create new molecules quickly and efficiently. The discovery of stable nickel complexes can help reduce the time to market for life-saving medicines while increasing drug efficacy and reducing side effects.
Researchers develop LoCoHD algorithm to compare protein structures based on chemical information of atoms, enabling analysis of molecular machines and identifying critical amino acids. The method shows promise in predicting protein functions, including studying the internal motion of proteins like podocin.
SourceEötvös Loránd University·JournalNature Communications·DateMay 29, 2024
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Researchers at Hokkaido University have developed a cost-effective and high-capacity cathode material for lithium-ion batteries by doping abundantly available elements, such as aluminum and silicon. The addition of these elements forms strong covalent bonds, enhancing the material's cyclability and capacity retention.
SourceHokkaido University·JournalACS Materials Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 1, 2024
A team of scientists has discovered dual topological phases in an intrinsic monolayer crystal, revealing new rule-bending properties in a quantum material. The discovery introduces a novel effect, known as the dual topological insulator or quantum spin Hall insulator, which exhibits zero electrical conductivity within its interior.
SourceBoston College·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 2, 2024
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics have successfully developed a new technique for deciphering the properties of light and matter, enabling precise spectroscopy under low-light conditions. This breakthrough opens up possibilities for novel applications in photon-level diagnostics, precision spectroscopy, and biom...
SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·JournalNature·DateMar 15, 2024
Researchers at Max Born Institute have successfully implemented high-resolution linear-absorption dual-comb spectroscopy in the ultraviolet spectral range. This breakthrough enables experiments under low-light conditions, paving the way for novel applications in precision spectroscopy and biomedical sensing.
SourceMax Born Institute for Nonlinear Optics and Short Pulse Spectroscopy (MBI)·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 13, 2024
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Researchers at Hokkaido University have developed a new category of molecules that can undergo internal rotation on interaction with light, opening possibilities for photochemical switching functions and bioactive molecules. This breakthrough could lead to precisely targeted applications in biological systems and eventual therapeutic p...
SourceHokkaido University·JournalNature Chemistry·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 28, 2024
Chemical simulations can be sped up by resetting them, a new study from Tel Aviv University found. This technique, called stochastic resetting, overcomes the timescale problem, allowing for more accurate predictions of slow processes.
SourceTel-Aviv University·JournalNature Communications·DateFeb 11, 2024
Researchers have successfully trapped krypton atoms within a carbon nanotube to create a one-dimensional gas. The team used advanced transmission electron microscopy (TEM) to capture the moment when Kr atoms joined together, allowing them to study their movement and behavior in real-time.
SourceUniversity of Nottingham·JournalACS Nano·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 22, 2024
Researchers from Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics realized ethylene methoxycarbonylation reaction over Pt1/MoS2 single-atom catalyst, achieving high catalytic performances under acid-free conditions. The catalyst showed good stability and selectivity, with a turnover frequency of 320 h-1.
SourceDalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy Sciences·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateJan 18, 2024
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Researchers have developed a novel method to produce a selective anticancer precursor substance. The synthesis involves the reaction of metal-active oxygen species with nitrile, utilizing cost-effective metals at lower temperatures. This breakthrough opens up new possibilities in developing innovative drugs against cancer.
SourceUlsan National Institute of Science and Technology(UNIST)·JournalJACS Au·DateDec 28, 2023
Researchers successfully trapped electrons in a three-dimensional material, creating an electronic flat band that can lead to exotic behavior such as superconductivity. The kagome-inspired geometry of the crystal allows for stable trapping of electrons in all three dimensions.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalNature·DateNov 8, 2023
Two studies from UChicago chemists offer complementary methods to address the challenge of replacing a carbon atom with a nitrogen atom in molecules. The findings could make it easier to develop new drugs by allowing for more efficient and precise modifications.
SourceUniversity of Chicago·JournalNature·DateNov 1, 2023
The US Department of Energy has awarded $115 million to support the development and operation of the High Rigidity Spectrometer at FRIB. This instrument will enable scientists to characterize rare isotopes created in high-energy reactions, expanding FRIB's scientific reach and productivity.
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A research team from Tokyo University of Science has developed a novel synthesis route to produce a wide variety of sulfinate esters using readily available compounds. The new method uses thioesters, which are odorless and stable, eliminating the challenges associated with handling thiols.
SourceTokyo University of Science·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 7, 2023
Researchers have designed a new type of quantum computer that uses fermionic atoms to simulate complex physical systems. The processor can efficiently simulate fermionic models in a hardware-efficient manner using fermionic gates, making it ideal for simulating systems where fermionic statistics play a crucial role.
SourceUniversity of Innsbruck·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateAug 23, 2023
Researchers at the University of Liverpool have developed a mathematical algorithm that can predict the structure of any material just by knowing its atoms. This breakthrough accelerates identification of new materials and their properties, paving the way for sustainable technologies.
SourceUniversity of Liverpool·JournalNature·DateJul 5, 2023
University of Missouri researchers developed a method using thermal induction heating to rapidly break down PFAS on the surface of granular activated carbon and anion exchange resins. The process achieved 98% degradation in just 20 seconds, offering a highly energy-efficient alternative to conventional methods.
SourceUniversity of Missouri-Columbia·JournalACS ES&T Engineering·DateJun 28, 2023
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A team of researchers from China and the UK has developed new ways to optimise the production of solar fuels by creating novel photocatalysts. These photocatalysts, such as titanium dioxide with boron nitride, can absorb more wavelengths of light and produce more hydrogen compared to traditional methods.
SourceXi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University·JournalApplied Surface Science·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 11, 2023
Researchers successfully detect X-ray signature of individual atoms, enabling the identification of materials at an atomic level. The breakthrough technique has potential applications in environmental and medical sciences, as well as advancing technology.
SourceOhio University·JournalNature·TypeObservational study·DateMay 31, 2023
A new material analysis method combines resonant X-ray diffraction and solid-state NMR to reveal the chemical order of Mo atoms in disordered Ba7Nb4MoO20. The study provides valuable insights into how a material's properties, such as ion conduction, are influenced by its hidden chemical order.
SourceTokyo Institute of Technology·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 27, 2023
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Researchers propose a new bonding theory that illustrates how each boron atom satisfies the octet rule and how alternating σ bonds further stabilize the 2D sheet. The theory introduces a new form of resonance, allowing delocalization of σ electrons within the plane.
SourceUlsan National Institute of Science and Technology(UNIST)·JournalNature Communications·DateApr 27, 2023