Feb 04, 2026 For the first time, the new scope allowed physicists to observe terahertz 'jiggles' in a superconducting fluid. (Nanowerk News) You can tell a lot about a material based on the type of light you shine at it: Optical light illuminates a material’s surface, while X-rays reveal its...
Uncovering hidden quantum landscapes
Feb 04, 2026 Scientists have developed an innovative microscope that uses the ultimate sensor - a single atom - to reveal the invisible energy terrain that guides electrons inside quantum materials. (Nanowerk News) Imagine trying to read Braille while wearing thick winter gloves; you might feel the general shape of...
Crab shell gel turns kimchi bacteria into living food safety sensors
Feb 04, 2026 A hydrogel made from crustacean shells lets common food bacteria generate electrical signals 15 times more efficiently, opening the door to reusable living sensors for food safety. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Microbial bioelectronics aims to harness living bacteria as functional components in devices that generate power, detect chemicals, or...
An unusual dust storm on Mars reveals how the Red Planet lost some of its water
Feb 04, 2026 We may be closer to unravelling the mystery of how the dry, arid Mars used to be covered in water from new research that focuses on an unexpected event (a powerful dust storm) at an unexpected time (Northern Hemisphere summer). (Nanowerk News) The current image of Mars...