# Scientists shrink Archimedes’ screw to the size of a single molecule

- Source: Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily
- Published: 2026-11-01T11:55:46+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261030002940.htm
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/scientists-shrink-archimedes-screw-to-the-size-of-a-single-molecule-e74c39/

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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