Researchers from Monash University and the Czech Academy of Sciences have created what is believed to be the world’s smallest scannable QR code, constructed atom by atom and measuring just 50 by 50 nanometres.

Australia, Prague

Who

Monash University and the Czech Academy of Sciences; Dr Julian Ceddia, Dr Oleksandr Stetsovych, Dr Benjamin Lowe

What

When

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 03:01:24 GMT · 2h 9m ago

Where

Australia, Prague ·

Why

This project serves as a playful demonstration of atomic-scale control using ultra-precise scanning tunnelling microscopes, enabling the construction of new artificial materials.

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How this affects you

This advancement showcases the cutting-edge capabilities in atomic manipulation for creating artificial materials and promotes scientific outreach, demonstrating how technology can be used to construct structures that do not exist naturally.

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