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Trapping and excitation of the simplest molecule

Researchers from Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf trapped H2+ molecules in a trap using a laser, measuring their vibrations for the first time. The results matched theoretical predictions closely, enabling testing of fundamental laws of physics and determination of physical constants.

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SFU-led research team designs a cutting-edge protein lawnmower

A team of scientists from SFU has created a synthetic protein-based motor that harnesses biological reactions to propel itself, called 'The Lawnmower'. The device uses the digestive enzyme trypsin to cut peptides and convert them into energy, enabling self-guided motion.

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Webb telescope detects universe’s most distant organic molecules

A team of astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope has detected complex organic molecules in a galaxy over 12 billion light-years away. The discovery suggests that the presence of these molecules does not necessarily indicate star formation, contradicting a long-held assumption.

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X-rays visualize how one of nature’s strongest bonds breaks

Researchers have visualized the C-H bond breakage in alkanes using X-ray light, revealing the role of metal catalysts. The study solves a 40-year-old mystery and provides new insights into catalyst performance. Scientists hope to direct electron flow to develop better catalysts for the chemical industry.

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Toys demonstrate how biological machines move

Scientists develop elastoactive chains with self-oscillatory, self-synchronizing, and self-snapping behavior, mimicking biological machines. The study explores material properties and potential applications in autonomous robot development.

Single-molecule valve: a breakthrough in nanoscale control

Scientists have successfully regulated the flow of single molecules in a solution by opening and closing a nanovalve, which could revolutionize chemical and biochemical synthesis. This technology has the potential to detect pathogens with high sensitivity and create new materials for various industries.

Copper artifacts unearth new cultural connections in southern Africa

Researchers found previously unknown interactions among people in southern Africa between the 5th and 20th centuries, revealing a complex network of cultural exchange. The study used geochemical analyses on copper objects to reconstruct connectivity across the region, providing new insights into the history of the area.

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Light-induced acceleration of intracellular delivery

A new technology uses light-induced convection to enhance the permeability of cell membranes, allowing for efficient and selective delivery of biofunctional molecules to targeted cells. This results in lower concentrations of drugs needed for testing and potentially reduced costs and faster drug discovery.

2D Janus materials could harvest abundant hydrogen fuel

Researchers have discovered four new 2D Janus materials that can catalyse the splitting of water into hydrogen and oxygen with excellent stability and light absorption. These materials, which are well-suited for redox reactions, could be a key element in the global effort to eliminate carbon emissions.

Nanofluidic devices offer solutions for studying single molecule chemical reactions

Researchers have developed nanofluidic devices to study single molecule chemical reactions in solution. These devices provide a test tube-like environment to confine individual molecules and enable high temporal resolution for investigating fast single molecule reactions. By integrating various fields using nanofluidics, scientists can...

Why icicles are rippled

Researchers found that salt concentration is crucial for icicle ripple formation. With increasing salt levels, ripples become stronger and more visible. This discovery explains the rippled patterns on gutters and car bumpers during winter.

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Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro) powers local ML workloads, large datasets, and multi-display analysis for field and lab teams.

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Nanopore-based sensing device explores neurodegenerative diseases

A new nanopore-based sensing device explores the aggregation of tau and tubulin proteins in neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. The device provides volume information about protein molecules and their states at the single-molecule level, offering insights into protein binding and aggregation.

Using machine learning to better understand how water behaves

Using machine learning to study water's phase changes, researchers found strong computational evidence in support of liquid-liquid transition. This technique can be applied to real-world systems that use water, informing water's use in industrial processes and climate models.

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Microscopic chains that mimic DNA

Researchers discover circular polycatenanes with properties similar to DNA rings, showcasing a connection between local and global properties. These structures have unique elastic properties and can be used in designing new materials and micro-sensors.

Pushing the boundaries of science

Prof. Katharina Boguslawski and Prof. Piotr Wcisło from Nicolaus Copernicus University have been awarded ERC grants for their ambitious projects, which aim to push the boundaries of knowledge in physics and astronomy. The awards will provide significant funding for research, equipment, and personnel over a period of five years.

Small molecules, giant (surface) potential

Scientists at Kyushu University have developed organic molecules that align in the same direction, creating a 'giant surface potential' when evaporated onto a surface. This alignment leads to a significant electric field, which can improve OLED efficiency and open new routes for realizing devices that convert vibrations into electricity.

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HKU Laboratory for Space Research put a positive spin on the Buckyball ‘C60’: Its potential for high level ionisation and as the origin for some of the Mysterious Unidentified Infrared Emission Bands seen in the Universe

A team led by Dr SeyedAbdolreza Sadjadi and Professor Quentin Parker from HKU's Laboratory for Space Research identified highly ionised species of C60 fullerene as plausible carriers of some prominent UIE bands. Theoretical mid-infrared signatures of these ionised forms match well with astronomical UIE features, providing a promising d...

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Glasses shake things up

Scientists found that certain dynamical defects help explain the allowed vibrational modes inside amorphous solids, like glasses. These findings may lead to controlling the properties of amorphous materials.

Seeing molecules inside a nanometer-sized “sardine can”!

Researchers developed a real-time polarized infrared spectroscopy technique to study metal-organic frameworks and guest molecule interactions. This method provides insights into host-guest and guest-host interactions, enabling the development of high-performance porous materials.

Controlling mirror images

Researchers have developed a method to control the rotational states of chiral molecules, allowing for specific separation of enantiomers. By irradiating chiral molecules with UV radiation and microwaves, the team has gained more control over which 'hand' is in which state.

Unravelling tautomeric mixtures: RIXS at BESSY II allows to see clearly

A team of scientists successfully investigated the electronic structure of tautomeric mixtures using inelastic X-ray scattering (RIXS) at BESSY II. They can now experimentally separate the signal of each individual molecule, providing detailed insight into their functionality and chemical properties.

Models for molecules show unexpected physics

A study by Sibani Lisa Biswal and Kedar Joshi shows that magnetically driven colloidal suspensions exhibit behavior consistent with the principles of classical thermodynamics, including vapor pressure, viscosity, and surface tension. The researchers' findings have implications for designing materials with reconfigurable properties.

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New optical tweezers put on the pressure to change color

Researchers at Osaka City University have developed a new technique for controlling the luminescence color of materials using optical tweezers and nanotextured black silicon. The system can change the color of a material in response to changes in light pressure, allowing for fully reversible remote control.

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Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope combines portable Schmidt-Cassegrain optics with GoTo pointing for outreach nights and field campaigns.

Molecule snapshot by explosion

Researchers at the European XFEL facility have taken pictures of gas-phase iodopyridine molecules at atomic resolution using ultra-bright X-ray pulses. The images were reconstructed from the fragments caused by a Coulomb explosion, providing unprecedented clarity for this method and molecule size.

Boxing up molecular machines

A team of scientists successfully constructed a supramolecular rotor inside a hollow cube-shaped zinc(II)-metallated porphyrinic cage (Zn-PB) molecule. The addition of a chemical stimulant initiates both rotary and tumbling motions, controlled by external stimuli.

Liquid crystals for fast switching devices

Researchers have created a new liquid crystal compound with ultra-short helix pitch and spiral ordering, making it ideal for fast-switching devices. The material's thermally and chemically stable structure allows for easy customization of pitch lengths.

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On-water creation of conducting MOF nanosheets

Scientists at Osaka Prefecture University developed a novel method for creating uniform, electrically conductive nanosheets using oil and water interfaces. The approach resulted in highly organized three-dimensional nanostructures with high electrical conductivity, offering potential applications in energy devices and sensors.

New opportunities for light-powered battery and fuel cell design

Researchers from the University of Tsukuba have discovered that ultraviolet light can modulate oxide ion transport in a perovskite crystal at room temperature. This enables the enhancement of future battery and fuel cell functionality by increasing energy storage and output efficiency.

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Understanding a nanomuscle

Researchers at Kanazawa University have made significant progress in understanding the constriction mechanism of dynamin, a protein involved in endocytosis. By combining experiments and simulations, they found that the nanomuscle's motion resembles a ratchet motor, generating enough force to cut off vesicles from cell membranes.

Physicists obtain molecular 'fingerprints' using plasmons

Researchers have developed a new technique using V-shaped graphene-metal film structures to study the properties of individual organic molecules and nanolayers. The approach relies on plasmon localization, which enables the team to focus on the sample and register a response from several molecules or even a single large molecule like DNA.

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Attosecond physics: Quantum brakes in molecules

Physicists have measured electron flight times in a molecule to study the influence of the molecule on photoemission time. The measurements reveal a delay attributable to the molecular environment that becomes larger as the energy of the light pulses is reduced.

Description of rotating molecules made easy

An interdisciplinary team of scientists developed a new method to describe molecular rotations in solvents, paving the way for controlling chemical reactions. The technique, based on Feynman diagrams, delivers precise results and has potential to simulate molecular behavior.