Read article: Transparency window appears in an ensemble of ions
Transparency window appears in an ensemble of ions
"Collectively induced transparency" in an optical cavity has applications in quantum optical technologies
Read article: Transparency window appears in an ensemble of ions
Read article: Mystery of bright-white shrimp solved
Mystery of bright-white shrimp solved
Optical nanostructure in the antennae, cuticle, tail, and jaw of Pacific cleaner shrimp explains the animal’s striking pigmentation
Read article: Twisted bowties created with continuous chirality
Twisted bowties created with continuous chirality
Bowtie-shaped nanostructured microparticles that interact with twisted light could find use in applications such as LiDAR, medicine and machine vision
Read article: Microbial nanowires create ‘electronic nose’ for health monitoring
Microbial nanowires create ‘electronic nose’ for health monitoring
Sensing device could be used to detect a variety of chemical tracers, including those produced by patients with conditions such as asthma and kidney disease
Read article: Photonic nanospheres help baby shellfish hide from predators
Photonic nanospheres help baby shellfish hide from predators
A nanomaterial reflector overlies the eye pigments in certain larval crustaceans, allowing the creatures to appear completely transparent
Read article: Thinner antiferroelectrics become ferroelectric
Thinner antiferroelectrics become ferroelectric
Size reduction can turn on unexpected properties in oxide materials
Read article: Blocking electromagnetic interference opens channels for optical communications
Blocking electromagnetic interference opens channels for optical communications
Transparent and flexible silver mesh efficiently shields electromagnetic interference while allowing infrared wireless signals to pass through
Read article: Smart stitches could prevent infections at surgical sites
Smart stitches could prevent infections at surgical sites
An antimicrobial suture containing iodine carbon nanoparticles can be imaged in the body using CT scanning, enabling wound monitoring after surgery while preventing infection
Read article: Chemists use synthetic protein to produce quantum dots at room temperature
Chemists use synthetic protein to produce quantum dots at room temperature
Catalysis technique yields nanocrystals
Read article: Length selection produces single-chirality nanotubes
Length selection produces single-chirality nanotubes
Long-sought goal could make nanotube-based technologies more accessible
