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
Tosyl groups act as a form of molecular code, enabling pseudorotaxane-like geometries and biased macrocyclization reactions. The number of tosyl units determines higher-order assembly behavior, including ring closure and polymeric chain formation.
SourceUniversity of Tsukuba·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·DateJul 20, 2026
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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
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
Scientists at the Simons Foundation's Flatiron Institute developed a new method that enables faster simulations of molecular behavior without sacrificing accuracy. The breakthrough could significantly reduce time and energy demands for simulations, impacting fields such as material design and drug interactions.
SourceSimons Foundation·JournalNature Communications·DateJun 24, 2026
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
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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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
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
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
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
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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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
Scientists at The University of Osaka developed a polymeric adhesive that can be reused repeatedly by introducing reversible bonds into the interface. This technology could improve manufacturing yield, reduce costs and minimize waste.
SourceThe University of Osaka·JournalAdvanced Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 5, 2025
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
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
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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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.
Researchers developed a hybrid approach combining molecular dynamics simulations and Helfrich theory to evaluate bending rigidities of graphene nanosheets with lattice defects. The study reveals insights for designing novel materials with tailored mechanical properties.
SourceInstitute of Science Tokyo·JournalNanoscale·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 23, 2025
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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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
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
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
Circadian clocks demonstrate advanced noise-filtering capabilities, adapting to environmental fluctuations while maintaining accuracy. The study highlights the remarkable ability of biological clocks to selectively filter meaningful environmental cues.
SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 15, 2025
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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
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
Researchers developed a hybrid electrolyte combining potassium trifluoromethanesulfonate with EMIMNTf₂ to reduce water evaporation and suppress side reactions. The resulting electrolyte exhibits high electrochemical stability and reliable operation in extreme temperatures.
SourceScience China Press·JournalScience Bulletin·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 25, 2025
Researchers visualized the dynamic shuttling of α-CD rings along a PEG chain in real time, revealing localized structural changes. The study introduces a new method for analyzing supramolecular polymers and could pave the way for energy-efficient molecular motors.
SourceJapan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology·JournalMacromolecules·DateMar 11, 2025
The TTUHSC Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences hosted the 37th Student Research Week, showcasing student researchers' work and presentations from distinguished national speakers. The event featured an increase in abstract submissions and lightning talk sessions.
SourceTexas Tech University Health Sciences Center·DateMar 10, 2025
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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.
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
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
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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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
A deep learning model, CGMformer, leverages large-scale continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) data to extract individual glucose dynamics. The model captures a continuous picture of glucose fluctuations, identifying patterns that may indicate early metabolic dysfunction.
SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·DateFeb 25, 2025
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
The researchers are developing high-performance Monte Carlo software to support computational materials design. The goal is to enable rigorous multi-scale simulations, allowing for the simulation of larger scale and fidelity than possible with current software.
SourceWayne State University - Office of the Vice President for Research·DateFeb 6, 2025
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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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
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
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
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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Researchers at Rice University have developed a programmable quantum system capable of independently controlling key factors in electron transfer. This breakthrough paves the way for novel insights into light-harvesting systems and molecular devices.
SourceRice University·JournalScience Advances·DateDec 20, 2024
Researchers have created a molecular flipbook to study the ultrafast movement of ribosomes inside cells. Using high-resolution template matching, they detected 41 different conformational states of ribosomes, providing new insights into protein synthesis.
SourceHoward Hughes Medical Institute·JournalMolecular Cell·DateDec 19, 2024
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
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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GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter logs beta, gamma, and X-ray levels for environmental monitoring, training labs, and safety demonstrations.
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
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 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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Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount provides precise tracking capacity for deep-sky imaging rigs during long astrophotography sessions.
Researchers developed a novel cyclic molecule that selectively traps phosphate species through multi-point hydrogen bonding in harmony with water molecules. The findings provide guidelines to design new cyclic molecules for aqueous environments, significant for materials development.
SourceUniversity of Tsukuba·JournalChemical Science·DateDec 5, 2024
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
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
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.
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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Researchers observed the breaking of carbon nanotube fibers due to molecular slippage, which reduces their strength. Electron irradiation enhances CNT bundles' strength by forming stronger bonds between molecules.
SourceUniversity of Tsukuba·JournalCarbon·DateNov 4, 2024
The 62nd Hands-On Workshop on Computational Biophysics at Auburn University features the new VMD 2.0, providing a unique platform for researchers to master latest computational biophysics techniques. Participants will learn hands-on with GPU-resident NAMD 3 and state-of-the-art software.
SourceAuburn University Department of Physics·DateNov 1, 2024
Scientists observe direct interactions between molecular rotations and electronic structures for the first time, shedding light on chemical reaction mechanisms. The study finds that Coriolis coupling, a previously unknown process, plays a dominant role in bond cleavage, lasting several hundred femtoseconds.
SourceUltrafast Science·JournalUltrafast Science·DateOct 30, 2024
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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
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
A research team proposed a novel approach to simulate nonadiabatic dynamics of molecules at metal surfaces. The simulation strategy accurately captured the complex energy transfer processes in experiments, revealing different pathways for high and low initial vibrational states.
SourceUniversity of Science and Technology of China·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateSep 16, 2024
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