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Caterpillar factories produce fluorescent nanocarbons

Scientists have successfully used insects as mini molecule-making factories, marking a breakthrough in chemical engineering.

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Biodegradable 'heat bombs' safely target specific cells

Researchers have developed a new way to safely heat up specific areas inside the body by using biodegradable polymers that contain tiny water pockets, which are then activated by near-infrared laser.

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Catalysts get a boost with atomic-level tinkering

Scientists developed a new fabrication technique to fine-tune a platinum catalyst on an atomic level.

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A phonon's trampoline

A near-frictionless trampoline just 0.2 mm wide with nanoscale holes swings nearly forever, conserving momentum with minimal energy loss.

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Physicists observe a new form of magnetism for the first time

Physicists have demonstrated a new form of magnetism that could one day be harnessed to build faster, denser, and less power-hungry spintronic memory chips.

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Physicists recreate extreme quantum vacuum effects

Physicists have successfully simulated how light interacts with empty space - a phenomenon once thought to belong purely to the realm of science fiction.

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Novel nanozyme prevents excess clotting

Scientists have developed an artificial metal-based nanozyme that can potentially be used to clamp down on abnormal blood clotting caused by conditions like pulmonary thromboembolism.

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Sonicated carbon nanotube catalysts offer a new method for producing freshwater

Researchers used sonicated carbon nanotubes to enable a reaction pathway that can pinpoint specific contaminants and break them down to help save our water.

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Nanoparticle smart spray helps crops block infection before it starts

A new nanoparticle smart spray could help crops defend themselves by blocking harmful bacteria from entering through tiny pores in their leaves.

June 4, 2025 Read more

Smart hydrogels enable tunable electromagnetic shielding with light and heat

A light- and temperature-responsive hydrogel combines MXene and PNIPAM to achieve reversible, high-performance EMI shielding across a wide GHz range.

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Creating ice layer by layer: the secret mechanisms of ice formation revealed

Scientists have carried out a series of molecular-scale simulations to uncover why ice forms more easily on surfaces than in bodies of water.

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Novel manufacturing technique for piezoelectric thin films

Researchers developed a process for manufacturing advanced thin films in which sophisticated timing enables high-quality functional layers at low process temperatures.

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Magnetism in new exotic material opens the way for robust quantum computers

Novel quantum material stabilized by magnetism, offering a path to more resilient quantum computers capable of handling real-world calculations.

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MXene-coated contact lenses offer safer and smarter wearable technology

Advanced contact lenses with stable MXene coatings provide enhanced protection against electromagnetic radiation.

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A new approach allows researchers to catch a photocatalyst in action

Using an X-ray laser, the method revealed atomic motions in a simple catalyst, opening the door to study more complex molecules key to chemical processes in industry and nature.

June 3, 2025 Read more

Programmable 2D quantum material enabled by hierarchical moire structures

Researchers identify hierarchical moire patterns in 2D materials, enabling a tunable platform for designing next-generation quantum materials at the atomic scale.

June 3, 2025 Read more