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Understanding randomness: Researchers visualize decision-making in nanomagnetic structures

New insights into nanomagnetic networks promise advances in energy-efficient computing.

May 20, 2025 Read more

Quasiparticles discovered on the surface of semiconductor magnets

A research team has detected optical quasiparticles on the surface of an antiferromagnetic quantum material for the very first time.

May 20, 2025 Read more

Nanomedicine for safe treatment of inflammation in pregnancy

An international team is developing nanomedicines to safely treat inflammation during pregnancy without harming the mother or disrupting fetal development.

May 20, 2025 Read more

Researchers unlock the secrets to plant growth with universal nanosensor

Researchers have developed the world's first species-agnostic nanosensor that enables non-destructive, real-time monitoring of plants' primary growth hormone: a form of auxin called indole-3-acetic acid.

May 20, 2025 Read more

Tiny microlaser sensors offer supercharged biosensing

3D-micro-printed polymer whispering-gallery-mode microlaser sensors pave the way to cost-effective lab-on-a-chip medical diagnostics.

May 19, 2025 Read more

Researchers develop world's first petahertz-speed phototransistor in ambient conditions

Scientists are exploring ultrafast light pulses to power computers that could run a million times faster than today's top processors.

May 19, 2025 Read more

Researchers capture brain activity with imager that is smaller than an eyelash

Researchers have developed an extremely thin, flexible imager that could be useful for noninvasively acquiring images from inside the body.

May 19, 2025 Read more

Novel nanoreactor combines antibiotic detection and degradation in a single system

A dual-function nanoreactor detects and degrades chloramphenicol with high sensitivity and speed, offering a promising tool for food safety and water purification.

May 19, 2025 Read more

Scientists revolutionize scintillators with nanoplasmonic engineering

Researchers scaled up a new type of light-emitting material - known as a scintillator - by embedding it with nano-engineered metallic structures, unlocking performance previously thought unattainable in bulk materials.

May 19, 2025 Read more

MRI gets a nano-sized upgrade

Researchers achieve MRI resolution of one billionth of a meter, paving the way for the most detailed images of individual molecules ever produced.

May 19, 2025 Read more

Could nanoplastics in the environment turn E. coli into a bigger villain?

New research by food scientists suggests that certain nanoplastics may make foodborne pathogens more virulent.

May 19, 2025 Read more

Can nano-encapsulation make pesticides safer for aquatic ecosystems?

Scientists evaluated nano-encapsulated version (nano-IMI) and conventional imidacloprid (IMI) using a novel framework that integrates life cycle assessment (LCA), the USEtox ecotoxicity model, and the SimpleBox4Nano/SimpleBox fate model.

May 19, 2025 Read more

Clay can help make for tomorrow's environmentally friendly quantum technologies

A naturally occurring clay material with sought-after properties can be used in quantum technology.

May 19, 2025 Read more

Advances bring us closer to new 'light-squeezing' technologies

New thin films can compress infrared light over longer distances, across broader wavelengths, and on diverse surfaces, boosting real-world applications.

May 19, 2025 Read more

World's smallest inorganic semiconductor enables eco-friendly hydrogen production

First use of sub-1-nm quantum semiconductor nanocluster for hydrogen production shows stable structure and high activity via self-assembly and metal ion doping.

May 19, 2025 Read more

Engineered tungsten oxide nanocrystals use near-infrared light to drive photocatalysis

Tungsten oxide nanocrystals engineered with oxygen vacancies absorb near-infrared light and enhance photocatalytic breakdown of dye pollutants in water.

May 18, 2025 Read more