Binghamton University chemists have discovered a new mechanism that could potentially lead to quicker outcomes in pharmaceutical research.

International research team shows how hydrogen affects Nickel-base superalloys at elevated temperatures. Latest results published in journal Nature Materials

Mechanical strain is one of the most common tools used to tailor the properties of materials. In piezoelectric materials, stretching or compressing a crystal generates an electrical polarization. In piezomagnetic materials, it induces magnetization. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for the Structure and Dynamics of Matter (MPSD) and the University of Oxford have now discovered that mechanical strain also induces chirality in non-chiral crystals, opening a new direction to control this property on demand and potentially imprint chiral electronic properties. This work has just been published in Nature.

Scientists at Imperial College London and The University of Manchester have developed a promising new way to create safer and more effective treatments for life-threatening fungal infections.

NYU researchers have made microscopic oil droplets in water do something usually reserved for living cells: change shape in complex, controllable ways, and even engulf their surroundings. 

The findings, published in Nature Communications, show that some of life's signature behaviors—like morphing into complex shapes and capturing material—can emerge from physics and chemistry alone, without genes, proteins, or active cellular machinery. 

We have used a rapid, solvent-free pulse laser ablation in liquids technique to create sulfur-defect rich zinc indium sulfide (ZnIn₂S₄) nanosheets. These engineered defects act as super-active sites, dramatically improving the material's ability to convert carbon dioxide (CO₂) into carbon monoxide (CO) using visible light. The optimized photocatalyst shows a 15-fold increase in performance and high stability, offering a promising new pathway for clean fuel production and carbon capture

Single-molecule spintronics is an emerging interdisciplinary field that integrates molecular electronics with spin-based information science, offering novel pathways for encoding, manipulating, and detecting spin at the molecular level. This review explores the fundamental principles, advances, and prospects of single-molecule spin devices, emphasizing the manipulation of spin states in various molecular systems, such as single-molecule magnets, spin crossover complexes, organic radicals, and chiral molecules. Due to their intrinsic quantum characteristics and tunable functionalities, these systems serve as ideal platforms for investigating spin-related phenomena including Kondo effects, spin filtering, and thermoelectric effects. The integration of molecular junctions with advanced measurement techniques, such as spin-polarized scanning tunneling microscopy and electron spin resonance, has significantly advanced the understanding of spin transport and coherence in single-molecule configurations. Furthermore, potential applications of these molecules in devices like spin valves, spin switches, and quantum bits are discussed, highlighting their promise for realizing low-power, high-efficiency spintronic technologies. Despite significant progress, several challenges remain in terms of stability, reproducibility, and scalability, necessitating further research into molecular design, interfacial engineering, and quantum coherence to enable practical applications in molecular spintronics and quantum information science.

As two-dimensional (2D) materials emerge as leading candidates for next-generation electronics, a critical challenge remains: the quality of electrical contact with metal electrodes. A new review published in Nano Research systematically explores the dual nature of the Schottky barrier at 2D material–metal interfaces, offering a comprehensive roadmap for engineering both Ohmic and Schottky contacts to unlock the full potential of 2D devices.