Administrator Heat breaks the rules at the nanoscale and scientists used it to their advantage Scientists used nanoscale gold metamaterials to supercharge heat transfer across tiny gaps, achieving up to four times more energy flow than similar conventional systems. The breakthrough could lead t... materials science
Administrator Physicists create a strange new quantum state called a fractional fermi sea Researchers have shown that ultracold atoms can be driven into a strange new quantum state called a fractional Fermi sea, where particles organize themselves in unexpected ways. The discovery points t... materials science
Administrator Scientists think they solved the mystery of the Amaterasu particle The mysterious Amaterasu particle may not be a proton at all. New research suggests that some of the most extreme cosmic rays could be ultraheavy atomic nuclei, heavier than iron, which are better abl... materials science
Administrator Scientists found a way to explain bird flocks that “defy” Newton’s third law Physicists have solved a long-standing problem involving systems that appear to violate Newton’s third law, such as bird flocks and bacterial swarms. By adding carefully designed “imaginary partners” ... materials science
Administrator Scientists built a battery-free device that turns sunlight into fuel Scientists have developed an artificial photosynthesis system that essentially regulates itself, eliminating the need for batteries used in many current designs. The key innovation is an electrolyzer ... materials science
Administrator This strange material can become strong or fall apart in seconds Scientists have found that staple-shaped particles can tangle together to create a material that is both strong and flexible. Unlike conventional materials, these particles can be locked into a sturdy... materials science
Administrator One-way quantum synchronization could make quantum computers more reliable Scientists at RIKEN have proposed a new way to make quantum systems synchronize in only one direction—like a one-way street for sound particles known as phonons. The breakthrough combines two quantum ... materials science
Administrator Scientists discover a strange property in rice and turn it into a smart material Scientists discovered that rice behaves in a highly unusual way: it weakens under rapid compression but stays stronger when pressure is applied slowly. Using this effect, they engineered a new materia... materials science
Administrator These tiny holes could change how the world cleans water A new nature-inspired membrane uses perfectly uniform one-nanometer pores to filter molecules with remarkable precision. The technology could transform industries such as pharmaceuticals and textiles ... materials science
Administrator Scientists discover a hidden quantum world inside cobalt Scientists have uncovered unexpected quantum complexity inside cobalt, a metal long thought to be fully understood. Advanced measurements revealed a dense network of topological electronic states that... materials science
Administrator Scientists found a surprisingly simple way to create powerful quantum states A team at the University of Chicago has discovered a surprisingly simple way to create powerful quantum states that are normally difficult to produce. By making small adjustments to the energy levels ... materials science
Administrator A tiny atomic shift gives scientists powerful control over metals A team at the University of Minnesota discovered that changing a metal film's thickness by just a few nanometers can dramatically alter how it behaves electronically. The finding reveals a surprising ... materials science