Tag: nanotechnology

When electron microscopes think for themselves: has China just changed science forever?

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A Chinese research team at the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics has announced what could prove to be a remarkable leap forward in scientific instrumentation: an intelligent transmission electron microscope (TEM) capable of fully autonomous operation. The device, named Yuanyan-1, reportedly harnesses artificial intelligence to overcome longstanding limitations of conventional TEMs, which have depended on … Continue reading When electron microscopes think for themselves: has China just changed science forever?

New Preprint: Unlocking Nanoscale Detail in Aluminium Alloys with DPC Segmentation

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We are pleased to share our latest preprint, now available on arXiv: Unlocking nanoscale microstructural detail in aluminium alloys through differential phase contrast segmentation in STEM (arXiv:2603.11643). In this work, we show how differential phase contrast (DPC) imaging in scanning transmission electron microscopy can be turned into a powerful, quantitative tool for characterising the microstructures … Continue reading New Preprint: Unlocking Nanoscale Detail in Aluminium Alloys with DPC Segmentation

Atom-by-atom materials shaping future technology

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What will the materials powering tomorrow's clean energy systems, quantum computers, and deep-space missions actually be made of — and how do we design them? We are thrilled to share our latest featured article in The European magazine, where we explore how cutting-edge research is engineering matter at the atomic scale. From the nanolaminated MAX … Continue reading Atom-by-atom materials shaping future technology

The Position of Science in a World in Conflict

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As we stand at the incipience of 2026, gazing upon a world that continues to grapple with conflict and wars, we find ourselves questioning not only our future but also our very purpose. In such turbulent times, it is more crucial than ever to look towards science – an embodiment of knowledge, progress, and hope … Continue reading The Position of Science in a World in Conflict

Stability of single-crystal Cu nanowires in low-reactive plasma enviroments

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Flagship international science: a collaboration between University of São Paulo, ETH Zürich and Montanuniversität of Leoben, it is my pleasure to share with you our recent findings on the stability of single-crystal Cu nanowires for future applications in nanoelectronics. Open access paper here: rdcu.be/b9L2E This is very special paper as it is the debut paper … Continue reading Stability of single-crystal Cu nanowires in low-reactive plasma enviroments