Researchers in Finland have experimentally realized a long-predicted class of quantum material: a two-dimensional topological crystalline insulator. Physicists at the University of Jyväskylä and Aalto ...

Scientists at the University of Manchester have discovered that placing magnetic films on atomically thin molybdenum ...

At first glance, it looks like a plain, slightly glossy sheet. Then it goes through a quick bath, the temperature shifts, and a famous face comes back from nowhere.

MXenes are a class of two-dimensional materials with remarkable industrial potential. Pronounced like the name “Maxine,” they were first identified just 14 years ago. But their use so far has been ...

Researchers have shown that carefully engineered two-dimensional materials can significantly improve the detection of hazardous gases, using mechanical strain as a tuning knob. Study: Strain-Tunable ...

That’s a wrap on harmful plastic? Microplastics — which slough off larger plastics — plague everything we touch, from our food to our cleaning tools, increasing the risk of heart attacks, strokes and ...

Boron nitride is a crystalline material made of boron and nitrogen atoms arranged in a hexagonal lattice, giving it a two-dimensional structure that closely resembles graphene but with distinct ...

As if to partially satisfy the inherent art-worldly question “What’s lurking in your vaults?” the Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art has tapped its permanent collection for its current exhibition, ...

Researchers are exploring MXenes, 2D materials that could transform air into ammonia for cleaner fertilizers and fuels. Their atomic structures can be tuned to optimize performance, making them ...

Non-linear optical technologies have significantly advanced the photonics industry and the development of integrated photonic devices, enabling a new wave of innovation. Key areas such as advanced non ...

The big picture: If successfully scaled to industrial production, these chips could extend Moore's Law into the atomic domain by enabling far greater component density without incurring unsustainable ...