molecular physics

The Electrifying Effect Of Bending Diamonds

Bending diamond nanoneedles close to their breaking point makes them behave like metals and conduct electricity.

Observing The Dance Of Crystal Lattices

Scientists have used atomic force microscopy to observe the dynamic changes that occur on the surfaces of shape-shifting structures called porous coordination polymers.

How Antifreeze Proteins Walk On Ice

Molecular simulations reveal how antifreeze proteins bind to ice to allow fish to withstand sub-zero temperatures.

Viruses Could Help Electronics Beat The Heat

When organized into a well-ordered film, viruses can act as a heat-dissipating material, researchers say.

A Tip For Controlling Growth On Graphene

Using atomic force microscopy, researchers in Japan have discovered a method to align molecules on a graphene surface.

Extending The Range Of Water-Splitting Light

A team of researchers have produced hydrogen fuel from water using less energetic near-infrared light.

Modelling Perovskite Interfaces For Better Electronics

A team of researchers in Japan have developed a computational method to model the structure of perovskite interfaces with high resolution and accuracy.

Bursting The Bubble Of Ignorance Surrounding Nanobubbles

Scientists in China have discovered how nanobubbles burst by modelling the way these bubbles interact with a variety of surfactants.

Watching The Dance Of Molecules In Real Time

Using tiny and thin-walled graphene pockets to contain molecules of interest, scientists in Korea have visualized the molecular motion of polymers in real time.

One Synthetic Molecule, Two Doorways Into The Cell

Using a rhodium cuboctahedron, researchers have built a synthetic ion channel that could be used to regulate the movement of molecules across the cell membrane.