Charge transfer, or the movement of electrons, can occur either within a molecule or between two molecules. Combining the two types of charge transfer is challenging. Now, scientists have developed a ...

Lightsabers are easily the most popular piece of Star Wars technology. They are even further defined by their colors with ...

A group of chemics working with the Osaka University in Japan have identified a rare crystal that melts whenever it is exposed to ultraviolet light. The researchers published their findings in a new ...

Scientists reveal how nudibranchs create dazzling colors through microscopic crystals, unlocking a surprising marine mystery.

Mar 02, 2026 A crystal that changes fluorescence color and moves when heated Chemists discovered that a seemingly solid, nonporous crystal can 'come alive' when heated. A two-step transformation ...

Holographic display technology provides an ultimate solution for real 3D display and has great potential in augmented reality and virtual reality. However, the color and viewing angle of holographic ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) The screens we use every day – from smartphones to televisions – work by either filtering white light or creating their own illumination. These approaches have served well but ...

A donor-acceptor pyrazinacene derivative with triphenylamine substituents selectively detects naphthalene via π-hole⋅⋅⋅π interactions, inducing a striking, reversible color change from greenish-blue ...