Defect-free copper pathways let electrons travel with less scattering, pointing to ways of reducing resistance in future ...

Molecular rings reveal how hidden chain length controls stiffness, toughness and elasticity, offering a blueprint for tunable ...

Lithium or sodium substitution turns abundant zinc oxide into a stress-activated near-infrared emitter for self-powered ...

A carrier-free nanopesticide shows when smaller pesticide particles improve pest control and when additives, not size, may ...

A boron-rich ladder molecule narrows spontaneous emission, improving color purity while exposing stability challenges inside ...

A silicon carbide transistor uses negative differential resistance at millikelvin temperatures to enable low-power local ...

Diamond, long deemed non-piezoelectric, now shows stable voltage generation in ultrathin flexible membranes, unlocking ...

A new computational method extracts electronic band structures from finite, imperfect, and curved nanomaterials, linking nano-ARPES measurements with theory. (Nanowerk News) Spatially resolved probes ...

Microneedle nanosensor patches detect fusaric acid in living plants, revealing fungal infection before visible symptoms ...

A solar steam generator creates its own brine and harvests electricity twice, turning salt buildup into a full day-night power cycle. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Solar desalination devices usually treat salt ...

Researchers show light can add drag to fluorescent carbon nanotubes in water, revealing quantum friction that may help ...

Scientists have developed a new way to improve the reliability of DNA origami for future biomedical, agritech and other ...