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Beyond the paddle-wheel mechanism: Elucidating the microscopic lithium ion transport in solid-state electrolytes for next-generation batteries

Researchers discovered that lithium ions move through cooperative rearrangement of 'ion cages' formed by surrounding anions, not the previously proposed paddle-wheel mechanism. This finding provides new guidelines for designing safe and high-performance solid electrolytes.

SourceNational Institutes of Natural Sciences·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 22, 2026
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How ions flow like a liquid through a solid crystal

A research team used a simple physical model to connect sublattice melting with cooperative and spatially heterogeneous ion transport, revealing a fundamental mechanism behind superionic conduction. The findings offer a unified explanation for this phenomenon, which could guide the design of next-generation solid-state batteries.

SourceThe University of Osaka·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 15, 2026

Out of order: using AI to decode the bizarre personality of water

Researchers at The University of Osaka used AI to evaluate characterization frameworks for molecular order in liquid water. They found that machine learning models can accurately capture key structural information, shedding light on the relationship between structural fluctuations and thermodynamic states of water.

SourceThe University of Osaka·JournalCommunications Chemistry·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 6, 2026

Mimicking nature’s twist: time-evolving helicity in a polymer

A team of scientists developed a chlorophyll-based supramolecular polymer that can gradually evolve from nonhelical fibers into well-defined helical structures. The transformation occurs cooperatively and is driven by small energy differences between stable arrangements, offering a blueprint for designing dynamic helical structures.

SourceChiba University·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 27, 2026

Linker histone H1 acts as a liquid-like “glue” for chromatin

A recent study reveals that linker histone H1 binds to nucleosomes and creates a dynamic, flexible network that condenses chromatin. This new understanding suggests that chromatin behaves like a liquid-like 'glue' rather than a rigid structure.

SourceResearch Organization of Information and Systems·JournalScience Advances·DateApr 8, 2026
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New study reveals how a key receptor tells apart two nearly identical drug molecules

Researchers investigated the binding thermodynamics of doxepin geometric isomers to the histamine H1 receptor, revealing differences in enthalpy and entropy contributions. The study highlights the importance of considering conformational constraints in designing ligands with optimized thermodynamic properties.

SourceTokyo University of Science·JournalACS Medicinal Chemistry Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 13, 2026

How molecules move in extreme water environments depends on their shape

Researchers used molecular dynamics simulations to study how organic molecules move with supercritical water inside carbon nanotubes. Aromatic compounds significantly slowed down their own motion and surrounding water, while alkanes moved relatively freely. Temperature played a key role in overcoming transport limitations.

SourceBiochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 22, 2026

ISTA physicists overcome fundamental limitation of acoustic levitation

Researchers at ISTA have successfully used electric charge to separate levitated particles, overcoming a fundamental limitation of acoustic levitation. This breakthrough enables the formation of stable, controlled structures from small building blocks, with potential applications in materials science, robotics, and microengineering.

SourceInstitute of Science and Technology Austria·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 2, 2025

Observing quantum footballs blown up by laser kicks

Researchers from two Max Planck Institutes directly observe the strong reshaping of C60 molecules by laser fields using x-ray camera. At low intensities, the molecule expands before fragmentation sets in, while at high intensities, fast expansion and removal of outer valence electrons occur.

SourceMax-Planck-Institut fur Kernphysik·JournalScience Advances·DateNov 21, 2025

Heatproof microbes reveal molecular secrets of nature’s hottest recycling system

A study reveals how thermophilic bacterial communities remodel their molecular machinery to withstand temperatures up to 87 °C. Heat shock proteins orchestrate a coordinated defense system to stabilize essential enzymes, providing a molecular-level explanation for microbial heat tolerance.

SourceChinese Society for Environmental Sciences·JournalEnvironmental Science and Ecotechnology·DateNov 7, 2025
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The world’s highest honor in computational physics awarded to Stefano Baroni

Stefano Baroni, a renowned physicist, has been awarded the 2026 Aneesur Rahman Prize for his pioneering work in first-principles methods and open-source software development. His research has significantly advanced our understanding of material properties and paved the way for cutting-edge technologies.

SourceScuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati·DateNov 5, 2025

Topology reveals the hidden rules of amorphous materials — Softness arises from hierarchical structures

A research team has discovered the structural origins of mechanical softness in amorphous materials like glass, attributing it to hierarchical ring structures that coexist with medium-range order and local disorder. This finding will accelerate the design of flexible and strong amorphous solids.

SourceThe University of Osaka·JournalNature Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 25, 2025

AI uncovers hidden rules of some of nature’s toughest protein bonds

Researchers used AI to analyze protein complexes, discovering catch-bonds 'switch on' almost immediately after force is applied. This finding has implications for understanding bacterial attachment, tissue resilience and developing new biomaterials.

SourceAuburn University Department of Physics·JournalJournal of Chemical Theory and Computation·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 11, 2025

Prussian Blue breaks out of its cubic mold after 300 years

Researchers at Pohang University of Science & Technology have successfully synthesized Prussian Blue with an octahedral morphology by using a specialized solvent. The new crystal shape enhances electrochemical reactivity and stable performance in sodium-ion hybrid capacitors.

SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalAdvanced Functional Materials·DateSep 10, 2025
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Wrinkles in atomically thin materials unlock ultraefficient electronics

Researchers at Rice University have found that bending atomically thin layers of materials like molybdenum ditelluride creates a unique spin texture called persistent spin helix, which preserves spin state even in scattering collisions. This discovery could lead to the development of ultracompact, energy-efficient electronic devices.

SourceRice University·JournalMatter·DateAug 21, 2025

Novel AI method sheds light on how enzyme linked to Alzheimer’s selects its targets

A novel AI-based approach identifies a distinct physicochemical signature near the cleavage site of gamma-secretase substrates, revealing dynamic properties essential for molecular recognition. The study highlights the potential of this methodology to improve understanding of gamma-secretase's role in diseases and aid drug development.

SourceDZNE - German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases·JournalNature Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 9, 2025
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SNU researchers develop 2D quantum material platform using moiré lattice superposition

The study identifies hierarchical structures and complex interlayer interactions in trilayer graphene systems, offering a promising new solid-state platform for programmable quantum devices. Researchers develop a 'structural phase diagram' to guide future design of quantum materials using multi-moiré lattices.

SourceSeoul National University College of Engineering·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 30, 2025

Researchers at IOCB Prague predict a new physical phenomenon through advanced molecular modeling

A research team at IOCB Prague has discovered a previously unknown phenomenon where a liquid transitions between metallic and nonmetallic states without settling in either. The study proposes a new hypothesis: ultrafast switching between the two phases on a timescale of tens of femtoseconds.

SourceInstitute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences (IOCB Prague)·JournalNature Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMay 20, 2025

Multi-omics meets immune profiling in the quest to decode disease risk

Researchers using multi-omics tools analyze blood-derived immune cells to chart disease heterogeneity in unprecedented detail. This approach enables exploration of pre-existing immune states shaped by past infections, environmental exposures, and genetic predisposition.

SourceGenomic Press·JournalGenomic Psychiatry·TypeNews article·DateApr 22, 2025
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Light boosts exciton transport in organic molecular crystal

Researchers have achieved a breakthrough in enhancing exciton transport in organic molecular crystals via light irradiation. The diffusion coefficient increased by three orders of magnitude and the diffusion length extended from below 50 nm to nearly 1 µm.

SourceCompuscript Ltd·JournalOpto-Electronic Advances·DateApr 10, 2025

Unlocking the mechanics of life: Enzymes as soft, programmable nanobots

Researchers developed a new viscoelastic model of enzymes, elucidating the intertwined effects of elastic forces and friction forces on enzyme function. This breakthrough allows proteins to be perceived as soft robots or programmable active matter, revolutionizing our understanding of enzymatic catalysis.

SourceUlsan National Institute of Science and Technology(UNIST)·JournalNature Physics·DateMar 31, 2025
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Next generation computers modelled on the human brain

Researchers at Lancaster University are developing high-performance memory devices using self-assembled molecular technology to overcome the von Neumann bottleneck in computing. The Memristive Organometallic Devices (MemOD) project aims to deliver faster, more stable, and energy-efficient AI hardware.

SourceLancaster University·DateMar 5, 2025

Scientists use AI to better understand nanoparticles

Researchers have developed an AI method to illuminate nanoparticle behavior, revealing key dynamics and instabilities. The technique combines electron microscopy with AI to capture atomic-level structural changes at unprecedented time resolution.

SourceNew York University·JournalScience·DateMar 3, 2025

Flexible COF-based porous liquid with “breathing effect”for enhancing CO2 adsorption and catalysis

Researchers have developed a COF-based porous liquid that can dynamically adjust its pore size in response to pressure change, significantly enhancing CO2 capture and catalytic conversion. This innovative material boasts a 24-fold higher efficiency for the reaction of CO₂ with propylene oxide compared to conventional methods.

SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 27, 2025

Controlling conformational changes in protein aromatic side chains

Researchers at Institute of Science Tokyo designed a protein cage system that can control and visualize orientational changes in aromatic side chains through strategic binding of fluorescent ligands. This approach enables precise control over protein dynamics while enhancing fluorescence properties, with potential applications in biomo...

SourceInstitute of Science Tokyo·JournalAdvanced Science·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 26, 2025
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Bilodeau lands NSF CAREER award to explore the behavior of peptide-covered surfaces

Camille Bilodeau's project uses AI and molecular simulations to design peptide-covered surfaces for targeted applications, including new medicines, water desalination, and semiconductor manufacturing. Her research group aims to develop a rapid predictive tool to understand surface-water interactions of tethered peptides.

SourceUniversity of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science·DateFeb 25, 2025

Exotic observations with neutrons at the ILL

The study reveals three distinct phases: liquid, solid, and plastic ice, with the latter exhibiting picosecond rotational motion. The implementation of state-of-the-art spectrometers and sample environments enabled the first experimental observation of plastic ice VII at high temperatures and pressures.

SourceInstitut Laue-Langevin·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 12, 2025

Quantum theory: From Planck to Egorov

A new theoretical approach, quantum-classical mechanics, reconciles the Franck-Condon principle and standard quantum mechanics. Electron chaos provokes dozy chaos in nuclei, leading to a new structural configuration consistent with electron charge distribution.

SourceELSP·JournalAsymmetry·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 22, 2025
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Breakthrough study reveals the secrets behind cordierite’s anomalous thermal expansion

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London uncover new insights into cordierite's unusual ability to resist changes in size despite significant temperature fluctuations. The team's simulations accurately reproduced experimental data, providing a comprehensive explanation for the material's behaviour at both low and high temperatures.

SourceQueen Mary University of London·JournalMatter·DateJan 10, 2025

Moving in sync, slowly, in glassy liquids

A study published in Nature Materials reveals that cooperative particle rearrangements influence structural order and dynamic behavior in glass-forming liquids. The researchers identified a key process called T1, which maintains local order and leads to super-Arrhenius behavior.

SourceInstitute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo·JournalNature Materials·DateJan 8, 2025

The science behind the foldable molecular paths

Researchers at Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology developed foldable molecular paths using zeolitic imidazolate frameworks, which can adjust size, shape, and alignment in response to temperature, pressure, and gas interactions. This technology has potential applications in creating filters that adapt to capture harmful ...

SourceUlsan National Institute of Science and Technology(UNIST)·JournalAngewandte Chemie International Edition·DateJan 6, 2025

Liquid-based confined interface materials

These materials integrate liquids within solid frameworks at the mesoscale, driven by competitive interfacial interactions. They demonstrate dynamic responsiveness leveraging force, heat, light, electricity, magnetism, and sound, and exhibit practical functionalities including anti-fouling and multiphase flow control.

SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·DateJan 5, 2025
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New insights into blood vessel formation

Research team at the University of Basel uncovers new mechanisms in blood vessel formation, highlighting the critical role of dynamic forces and protein regulation. The study reveals that contraction forces enable continuous vascular lumen formation, while Rasip1 plays a key role in initial steps of lumen formation.

SourceUniversity of Basel·JournalNature Communications·DateDec 17, 2024

New simulation method sharpens our view into the Earth’s interior

A new simulation method has been introduced to investigate the Earth's core, revealing significant effects of magnetism on material properties. The approach combines molecular dynamics and spin dynamics, using machine learning to determine force fields with high precision.

SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateDec 16, 2024
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TIFR Hyderabad researchers devise strategy to enhance control over separating chemical isomers

A team of researchers at TIFR Hyderabad has devised a strategy to enhance control over the separation of chemical isomers using a nanoporous metal-organic framework. This approach enables fine-tuning of molecular interactions and diffusion processes, allowing for more efficient and sustainable separation methods.

SourceTata Institute of Fundamental Research·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 15, 2024

Spirals and waves

Researchers Navdeep Rana and Ramin Golestanian investigated non-reciprocal interaction and defect formation in active systems, finding well-ordered wave patterns emerge when non-reciprocity exceeds a certain level. This property opens avenues for applications of non-reciprocal active matter systems.

SourceMax Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization·JournalNew Journal of Physics·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateDec 12, 2024

Ultramicro iontronics enables dynamic tracking of cerebral chloride regulation

Ultramicro iontronics enables dynamic tracking of cerebral chloride regulation in real-time. The technology uses ions as signal carriers, representing a novel human-machine interface, and demonstrates the regulatory role of potassium-chloride cotransporter 2 on chloride concentration in brain tissue.

SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalScience Advances·DateDec 5, 2024
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X-ray data-enhanced computational method can determine crystal structures of multiphase materials

Researchers develop a computational method to determine the crystal structures of multiphase materials directly from powder X-ray diffraction patterns. This approach can analyze existing experimental data that was previously difficult to decipher, leading to potential discoveries of new material phases.

SourceSchool of Science, The University of Tokyo·JournalThe Journal of Chemical Physics·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateDec 5, 2024

Ultrafast dissociation of molecules studied at BESSY II

Scientists visualized the ultrafast dynamics of molecule dissociation using a new analytical method at BESSY II. The results show that lighter atom groups are ejected first, followed by heavier fragments. This process unfolds rapidly, similar to a 'molecular catapult' effect.

SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie·JournalThe Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 2, 2024

Using the world’s fastest exascale computer, ACM Gordon Bell Prize-winning team presents record-breaking algorithm to advance understanding of chemistry and biology

A team of researchers developed a new technique combining methods to simulate molecules, achieving accuracy and efficiency on the Frontier exascale supercomputer. They broke records with simulations of over one million electrons and scaled their algorithm to an EFlop/s processing quintillion calculations per second.

SourceAssociation for Computing Machinery·DateNov 21, 2024

A new paradigm in high-speed photoacoustic small animal whole-body imaging

A new PACT system offers rapid imaging of living organisms, enabling the tracking of whole-body dynamics and disease progression. The system achieves spatial resolution of approximately 212 micrometers and enables the visualization of oxygen saturation across complex biological systems.

SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalLaser & Photonics Review·DateNov 10, 2024
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KAIST succeeds in the real-time observation of organoids using holotomography​

A Korean research team has successfully observed living organoids in real time at a high resolution using holotomography. The technology allows for long-term observation of dynamic changes and precise analysis of organoid responses to drug treatments.

SourceThe Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)·JournalExperimental & Molecular Medicine·TypeMeta-analysis·DateOct 15, 2024

Scientists decode black widow spider venom

Researchers at the University of Münster deciphered the structure of α-latrotoxin, a potent neurotoxin that interferes with nervous system transmission. The toxin forms calcium-permeable membrane pores, inducing muscle contractions and spasms.

SourceUniversity of Münster·JournalNature Communications·TypeImaging analysis·DateOct 7, 2024
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