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Zooming in: Electron orbitals photographed in 3D

Physicists have developed a method to visualize three-dimensional wavefunctions of molecules, enabling the study of molecular interactions. The technique, which uses a table-top soft-X-ray laser and powerful computer algorithms, allows for the imaging of features smaller than atomic scales.

SourceUniversity of Göttingen·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 4, 2026

Spatially accurate & fast printing of testing sensors

A research group at Chuo University has developed an all-printable device fabrication strategy to overcome technical limitations of multi-functional image sensor sheets. The new technique accurately prints carbon nanotube channels and integrates other constituents into single devices, facilitating non-destructive monitoring.

SourceChuo University·Journalnpj Flexible Electronics·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 13, 2025
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Watch water form out of thin air

For the first time, researchers have witnessed nanosized water bubbles forming in real time using a novel method that enables atomic precision. The breakthrough discovery has significant implications for practical applications, such as rapid water generation in deep space environments without extreme conditions.

SourceNorthwestern University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateSep 30, 2024

Yellow dye solution makes tissue transparent on living animals

A team of researchers led by Dr. Zihao Ou successfully made the skin on live mice transparent using a mixture of water and tartrazine, a common food coloring. This breakthrough allows for direct observation of organs and tissues beneath the skin, opening up new possibilities for biomedical research.

SourceUniversity of Texas at Dallas·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 5, 2024

Breaking new ground for computing technologies with electron-hole crystals

Scientists at National University of Singapore have created electron-hole crystals in an exotic quantum material, paving the way for advancements in computing technologies. The breakthrough was achieved using scanning tunneling microscopy and reveals two distinct ordered patterns at different energy levels.

SourceNational University of Singapore·JournalNature Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 30, 2024
SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB

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New technique lets scientists create resistance-free electron channels

Researchers visualize chiral interface state at atomic scale for the first time, allowing on-demand creation of conducting channels. The technique has promise for building tunable networks of electron channels and advancing quantum computing.

SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalNature Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 9, 2024

Team explores role of STING – stimulator of interferon genes – in body’s innate immune system

Researchers provide new insights into STING's function in innate immunity, revealing its role as a scaffold that activates TBK1. They also found that cholesterol plays a crucial role in STING clustering and activation, offering a potential target for treating diseases associated with STING inflammation.

SourceInstitute for Glyco-core Research (iGCORE), Tokai National Higher Education and Research System·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 11, 2024
Apple iPhone 17 Pro

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‘Hot’ new form of microscopy examines materials using evanescent waves

Researchers have developed a new form of microscopy that can probe details in an object's surface using evanescent waves. The technique, which detects radiation emitted by the object itself, has been used to examine thermally excited evanescent waves in dielectric materials with nanoscale precision.

SourceInstitute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo·JournalScientific Reports·DateNov 7, 2023

NeuWS camera answers ‘holy grail problem’ in optical imaging

Engineers at Rice University and the University of Maryland developed NeuWS, a technology that can undo light scattering effects, enabling full-motion video through various media. The technology measures wavefronts to rapidly decipher phase information, overcoming the 'holy grail problem' in optical imaging.

SourceRice University·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 28, 2023

Researchers overcome stem cell delivery barrier, paving the way for regenerative medicine

Scientists have developed a new method to deliver genetic information to stem cells using nanoparticles coated with a specific polymer, enabling more efficient control over cellular differentiation. This innovation has the potential to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of regenerative medicine treatments.

SourceXi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University·JournalNano Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 8, 2023
Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope

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

Looking at oxygen storage dynamics in three-way catalysts

Researchers developed a novel technique using isotope quenching to visualize the oxygen storage process in Pd/CeO2-ZrO2 three-way catalysts. The method revealed key insights into oxygen adsorption/desorption and surface/bulk diffusion, improving exhaust gas treatment efficiency.

SourceTokyo Institute of Technology·JournalChemical Engineering Journal·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 18, 2022

Polymerization process of hydrogel microspheres on video

The study used direct visualization to clarify the formation mechanism of microgels during precipitation polymerization. The research revealed that the aggregation of polymer chains in the nucleation process is crucial for determining the nanostructures of microgels, leading to improved understanding of their formation.

SourceShinshu University·JournalLangmuir·DateMar 2, 2021
Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor

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