Current direct observation of sensitive battery materials and interfaces primarily relies on two-dimensional (2D) imaging, leaving out their three-dimensional (3D) relationship. Here, we used cryoelec...

Here, we present an AIE-based strategy for quick and sensitive pea variety selection in stressful environments.

Inspired by how chain-like additives (e.g., polymers) thicken common fluids, the current work demonstrates that a ceramic nanowire network can significantly enhance the viscosity of molten metal. The ...

The role of trace elements in strengthening tooth enamel across scales remains unclear. By feeding bamboo rats with diets that modulate iron intake, we created enamel with different iron contents. We ...

We report mild and high-efficiency propranolol synthesis with ≈100% conversion and ≈100% selectivity in less than 4.63 s at 23°C by optimizing the interlayer spacing of amine-functionalized membranes ...

Cells read chemical landscapes to decide where to grow. This study unveils a “chemical canvas” where hydrogels continuously make RNA while surrounding enzymes erase it, letting any arrangement of gel ...

Refractory high-entropy alloys (RHEAs) are one of the best alternatives to Ni-based superalloys,whichhave significantly attracted the attention of researchers. However, to apply RHEAs to engineering i...

DAC of CO2 using porous materials holds promise for achieving net-zero emissions but is hindered by slow, inaccurate simulations. We integrate machine learning models into simulation workflows to enab...

Two-dimensional hierarchical mesoporous carbon/MXene heterostructures with high surface pore curvature were successfully constructed via a stable-monomicelle-assisted interfacial assembly strategy. Th...

2D iodinene has been theoretically proposed and identified as a promising candidate for topological 2D materials. However, it faces the challenge of developing a reliable synthesis for atomically thin...

Water scarcity drives the need for a sustainable solution to atmospheric water harvesting. We present a hierarchical aerogel from biodegradable phytoglycogen nanoparticles featuring three distinct por...

Eco-voxels contribute to the advent of sustainable construction by introducing load-bearing building blocks that are modular, reconfigurable, and scalable. These components bridge material innovation ...

We report a prominent magnetoresistance anomaly at low temperatures in Cr, Mo, and W and attribute the electronic carriers’ movement around sharp curvatures of the Fermi surface as its microscopic ori...

Inspired by the natural dynamics of cloud formation, this study presents a reversible, surfactant-free method for generating nanoemulsions through temperature-controlled cycles. The approach enables p...

Density functional theory calculations have revealed and rationalized the piezoelectric response of a series of halogenated pyridinol crystals. These crystals produce a large surface charge under shea...

Coccolithophores, photosynthetic marine microalgae that produce calcium carbonate, offer a novel pathway to sustainable cement. Beatty and Srubar investigate the nucleation effects of coccolith-derive...

Phononic metamaterials (PMs) offer a promising passive solution for stabilizing shockwave/boundary-layer interactions (SWBLIs) in hypersonic flight. By targeting the low-frequency disturbances charact...

This study presents a scalable and environmentally friendly synthesis of quantum-confined, one-dimensional titania-based nanofilaments using less-toxic ammonium and phosphonium hydroxides (quats), inc...

Low-temperature solution-processed metal-halide perovskites, which possess exceptional optoelectronic properties, have shown promise as candidates in wearable and portable electronics. However, their ...

Recently, intermediate phase engineering has been identified as a key factor in perovskite crystallization. We explore the theoretical foundations of two-step nucleation models, which offer a more acc...

In situ TEM is a powerful tool for studying catalysts in their working environments, providing atomic-scale insights into structural, morphological, and chemical evolution under reaction conditions. T...

Flow chemistry provides a powerful foundation for self-driving laboratories by enabling continuous synthesis, real-time analytics, and adaptive control. The graphical abstract shows how modular flow r...

El Agente Q, an LLM-based multi-agent system, enables quantum chemistry workflows from natural language prompts. Featuring a hierarchical memory framework, it dynamically generates, executes, and debu...

Structural order and disorder heavily alter the solidification and relaxation pathway of liquids. In metal alloys, equilibrium in mixtures can be driven by composition, leading to stable or metastable...

The amphoteric nature of the liquid metal’s (LM) oxide layer is utilized to design nanozyme with multi-enzymatic catalytic abilities. The gallium oxide layer functions as a pH-regulated “key,” enablin...