Tag Archives: Microscopy

Molecular ‘staples’ resolve puzzle of how collagen stays together

Posted on March 31, 2025 by rberkowitz

Research reveals how the key structural protein, inherently unstable at body temperature, forms resilient twists. Continue reading →

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Deciphering Single-Molecule Fluorescence

Posted on March 22, 2023 by rberkowitz

Spatial maps of the light emitted by an excited molecule reveal how the emission depends on the molecule’s charge states. Continue reading →

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Boron Nitride with a Twist Could Lead to New Way to Make Qubits

Posted on October 6, 2022 by rberkowitz

Easy control over bright emissions from the crystalline material offer a route toward scalable quantum computing and sensing. Continue reading →

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Leaking oxygen leaves gaps deep within lithium-ion battery electrodes

Posted on July 6, 2021 by rberkowitz

Mapping the structure left behind after oxygen atoms seep from the electrodes could lead to new fixes that improve the batteries’ lifetime. Continue reading →

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Untangling Neurons with Scattered Light

Posted on April 3, 2020 by rberkowitz

Light-scattering measurements and high-performance computing enable mapping of complex nerve fiber organizations in the brain.  Continue reading →

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