Scientists have developed a method for precise, fast, and high-quality laser processing of halide perovskites, promising light-emitting materials for solar energy, optical electronics, and metamaterials. Harnessing light on the nanoscale has enabled…
Recruiting AI in the battle against SARS-CoV-2 and future pandemics
A new AI system can identify optimal combinations of drugs and dosages in a matter of days to help halt viral pandemics before they reach global scales. Developing an effective vaccine for…
A foldable and washable luminescent film to better visualize infrared radiation
Near-infrared sensors and displays developed based on the maximized efficiency of optical wavelength conversion. Researchers from the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) have developed a means of better visualizing infrared…
Mysteries of Uranus’ oddities explained
Uranus, its moons, and rings are all “tipped”, suggesting they formed during a cataclysmic impact early in its history. All the planets in our Solar System revolve around the Sun in the…
Mouse study shows engineered virus could block coronavirus infections
Scientists engineer a virus known to be be harmless to humans to stimulate an immune response against the coronavirus family in mice. To date, no vaccine exists for viruses in the coronavirus…
Virus-scanning tool could detect previous COVID-19 infections and aid in vaccine development
SARS-CoV-2 is being added to VirScan’s library, a virus scanning tool that can identify thousands of past and present pathogens in a single drop of blood. In 2015, researchers from Brigham and…
Modeling study estimates the impact of physical distancing on reducing the spread of COVID-19
Researchers provide evidence for the effectiveness of isolation and quarantine measures in minimizing the spread of COVID-19. A new study published in The Lancett Infectious Diseases models the combined effects of physical…
Engineered fluorescent proteins for live, deep-tissue imaging of tumors
A new class of biocompatible protein-based nanoparticles that have outstanding near-infrared emission for deep tissue imaging. Near‐infrared (NIR) fluorescence imaging is an evolving field that enables fast, convenient, and non-invasive imaging of…
Access to forbidden rings with autocatalysis
Researchers have developed a new method for creating chains of molecular rings with unparalleled sophistication. Chemists from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) have devised a new technique for creating classically forbidden chains…
When function follows form: Semiconductors that behave like metals and superconductors
Researchers tune the properties of a known semiconducting material so that it behaves like a metal, with some superconducting behavior, for more efficient electronic devices. Semiconductor materials have revolutionized the electronic industry,…