Materials Science

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Microscopic view of nanodiamonds being synthesized from molecular nanographenes using a bottom-up approach, showcasing atomic-level precision.

Scientists Achieve Bottom-Up Synthesis of Molecular Nanodiamonds

Researchers have achieved a breakthrough in creating nanodiamonds just 3 to 4 nanometers in size, not by breaking down larger diamonds, but by building them precisely from molecular nanographenes, acc

Dr. Evelyn Reed·May 26, 2026

A futuristic drone demonstrating wingless flight using glowing blue plasma-flow control in a vacuum chamber.

Materials & Engineering

Plasma-Flow Control Overturns Fundamental Aeronautical Engineering Principles

In a vacuum chamber at the University of Zurich, a drone achieved stable, sustained flight with no wings or propellers.

Samuel Adebayo·May 24, 2026