From grains of pollen to insects less than a millimeter long, scientists get incredible views of the world by looking through ...

The task of gently transporting a microscopic particle from one point to another along a winding path, and then bringing it back using nothing more than a single, compact chip is a challenge we set ...

The closest-ever detailed look at a key enzyme inside the virus that causes COVID-19 could lead to more effective treatment ...

Insulators are materials in which electrons cannot move freely. Past theoretical studies predicted the existence of an unusual insulating state dubbed obstructed atomic insulator (OAI), in which ...

Serial block-face scanning electron microscopy is available for 3D analysis of cellular and tissue architecture at electron microscopy resolution. The core performs custom processing protocols to ...

Researchers are refining piezoresponse force microscopy (PFM) to deliver more accurate, high-resolution imaging and control of ferroelectric domains at the nanoscale. Improvements include optimized ...

Optical super-resolution resolves 137 nm features, matching SEM performance and exceeding a standard 100x objective.

Researchers have developed a new type of MRI antenna inspired by metamaterials that could reveal hard-to-image areas of the ...

A newly identified crystal hidden inside debris from the 1945 Trinity test reveals how nuclear explosions can create ...

A crucial clue to simultaneously increasing electric vehicle (EV) driving range and battery lifespan has been discovered. A ...

Objective B-cell activating factor (BAFF) is essential for B-cell survival and innate immune activation, and its ...