A key objective of ongoing research rooted in molecular physics is to understand and precisely control chemical reactions at very low temperatures. At low temperatures, the chemical reactions between ...

Ions influence conductivity and mobility in molecular liquid crystals, affecting electrical behavior, stability, and performance in both established and emerging technologies. (Nanowerk Spotlight) The ...

Researchers have achieved real-time capture of the ionization process and subsequent structural changes in gas-phase molecules through an enhanced mega-electronvolt ultrafast electron diffraction (MeV ...

The study of ion–molecule collision dynamics and cross sections represents a cornerstone in understanding fundamental atomic and molecular interactions. This area of research combines both ...

How do we learn to remember? At the most fundamental level, it's all about chemicals and electricity. Beyond their roles in ...

Scientists at UC Santa Barbara have created a remarkable new material that works like a “rechargeable solar battery,” storing ...

DNA-barcoded probes let nanopores identify which metal-ion signals belong to which targets, enabling multiplexed sensing in ...

Schematic showing a single DNA duplex bridging two gold electrodes (yellow) patterned on a silicon nitride substrate (green). The setup allows measurement of electrical conductance as metal ions bind ...