11/1/2026
Science Frontiers Ā· extreme-science

Scientists shrink Archimedesā€™ screw to the size of a single molecule

Filed by Dr. Vera Quark
Scientists shrink Archimedesā€™ screw to the size of a single molecule
Scientists have built a groundbreaking molecular motor that spins in either direction using electricity, inspired by a machine invented more than 2,000 years ago. Even more remarkably, its rotation can boost electrical conductivity by up to 100 times, potentially transforming the future of molecular electronics.
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Scientists shrink Archimedesā€™ screw to the size of a single molecule ā€” Science Frontiers