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How label-free, super-resolution imaging will push microscopy’s limits
New research lays out the future of a pioneering form of electromagnetic imaging.
A new smart paint blends art and science
Scientists have designed a new paint formulation based on a natural pigment that changes color in response to sunlight.
How to draw a circuit with a ballpoint pen
A liquid metal encapsulated within bio-based shells allows researchers to “draw” functioning electronic circuits with ease.
Clickable buttons that rise up anywhere on a touchscreen
PopTouch blends transparency and touch, bringing traditional tactile buttons to a world of flat screens and smooth surfaces.
Taming computers’ energy consumption with a new “spin glass” material
A newly discovered material and its intriguing properties could pave the way for more efficient computing.
Protecting IoT devices using radio waves to shield them from hackers
A cutting-edge security system for IoT devices uses physical layer security to make personal data significantly more difficult to hack.
Revolutionizing quantum technologies with photons made from quantum dots
Harnessing quantum dots to produce low-energy single photons for applications in secure communications and quantum computing.
Say goodbye to grease and grime with these transparent self-cleaning materials
Superamphiphobic materials could keep solar panels clear, glasses clean, and phones fingerprint-free without any manual cleaning.
Algae-based microrobots clean up plastic waste
Swarms of iron-clad algae have been built to sweep through bodies of water to collect elusive bits of micro- and nanoplastics.
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