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Over the decades, many strains of disease-causing bacteria have evolved defenses to even the most potent antibiotics, setting off a growing health crisis. The rise of antibiotic-resistant “superbugs” has also set off an arms race. As germs find new ways to withstand drugs, researchers are looking for new ways to break down their defenses. In a significant step forward, a research team led by Yan Yu, the Art Krieg Professor of Chemistry, in Arts & Sciences, and of biomedical e

@ SEEQC New York-based quantum pioneer assembles Taiwanese semiconductor ecosystem to build integrated quantum computers on a chip SEEQC, a leader in quantum computing technology, has announced a comprehensive partnership framework with Taiwan's semiconductor and electronics industry that could reshape the race to build commercially viable quantum computers. The Elmsford, New York-based company revealed partnerships with Kinpo Group, the Industrial Technology Research Institu

For the first time, researchers simultaneously used ultrafast X-rays and electrons to image a shockwave in water, a “multi-messenger” view that reveals details previous experiments couldn’t see. Researchers found an unexpected layer of water vapor made the shockwave symmetric, a feature similar to what happens in certain targets used for inertial confinement fusion. The work shows how researchers can use small-but-mighty systems called laser-plasma accelerators to explore the

Researchers at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) have uncovered previously unobserved oscillation states – so-called Floquet states – in tiny magnetic vortices. Unlike earlier experiments, which required energy-intensive laser pulses to create such states, the team in Dresden discovered that a subtle excitation with magnetic waves is sufficient. This finding not only raises fundamental questions in basic physics but could also eventually serve as a universal ada

Saudi Arabia's GI Aqua Tech will export its inaugural industrial wastewater treatment plant utilizing nanotechnology in early 2026, according to CEO Sherif Desouky in an interview with Al Eqtisadiah. Valued at approximately €5 million ($5.9 million), the per-cubic-meter treatment system will be delivered to France, representing the first nanotechnology-based water treatment and reuse system both manufactured and exported from Saudi Arabia to international markets. Gulf Region

The South Korean Ministry of Science and ICT announced on January 5th that participation in the national nanofab integrated information system, 'MoaFab,' will double from six to 14 institutions beginning this month. Nanofab facilities support nanotechnology research and development as well as prototype production for materials utilizing nanotechnology. Eight new institutions are joining the network, including the Korea Electronics Technology Institute's Jeonbuk Nano Technolog

Executive Summary The nanotechnology/materials research field is a foundational domain built upon nanoscience, which explores the structure and functions of matter at the nanometer scale. By leveraging fundamental technologies such as measurement, synthesis, and simulation, this field drives the development of "materials and devices" that support a wide range of human activities. Application spans energy, environment, healthcare, medical treatment, information and communicati

Whether they’re tickling your nose, hugging your eyelashes or melting on your tongue, few winter wonders are as fascinating as snowflakes. The freezing-cold crystals are known for their one-of-a-kind appearances, which can be attributed to the multiple scientific processes that converge during their growth. Water molecules solidify and stick together in the glacial air. As they collect, they craft complex hexagonal formations often too small for the naked eye. No two snowflak

In the future, quantum computers are anticipated to solve problems once thought unsolvable, from predicting the course of chemical reactions to producing highly reliable weather forecasts. For now, however, they remain extremely sensitive to environmental disturbances and prone to information loss. A new study from the lab of Dr. Yuval Ronen at the Weizmann Institute of Science, published today in Nature, presents fresh evidence for the existence of non-Abelian anyons – exoti

A research team led by Professor Leo Tianshuo Zhao from the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Hong Kong (HKU), has developed the world’s smallest fully printed infrared photodetectors, which are an innovative room-temperature nano-printing platform that overcomes the limitations of traditional silicon-based technology. Near-infrared (NIR) technology is essential for applications such as autonomous systems, biomedi

One of the great successes of 20th-century physics was the quantum mechanical description of solids. This allowed scientists to understand for the first time how and why certain materials conduct electric current and how these properties could be purposefully modified. For instance, semiconductors such as silicon could be used to produce transistors, which revolutionized electronics and made modern computers possible. To be able to mathematically capture the complex interplay

Nanosize platelets of an aluminum material slide and join in a staggered orientation to form larger crystals