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Bacteria use nano-spearguns to retaliate against attacks

Bacteria build nanoweapons when their cell envelope is damaged, striking back with precision. Researchers triggered this response using an ultra-sharp tip.

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Nanoscale tweaks help alloy withstand high-speed impacts

Researchers devised a new method for designing metals and alloys that can withstand extreme impacts, which could lead to the development of automobiles, aircraft and armor that can better endure high-speed impacts, extreme heat and stress.

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For better quantum sensing, go with the flow

Scientists encased nanodiamonds in tiny moving droplets of water to improve quantum sensing. The new technique lets researchers detect trace amounts of certain ions and molecules.

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Touchless tech lets users control fabrics with a simple wave of the finger

A team of researchers has created washable and durable magnetic field sensing electronic textiles - thought to be the first of their kind - which they say paves the way to transform use in clothing.

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Rugged high-accuracy hexapod for industrial 6-axis alignment applications (w/video)

New compact robust hexapod from PI for 24/7 industrial operation.

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Prospects and challenges of eco-friendly quantum-dot light-emitting diode display technologies

Researchers review advances in cadmium-free QLEDs, tackling challenges in blue emission, device stability, and color patterning to pave the way for eco-friendly displays.

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Liquid crystal structures key to organic solar cell performance

Researchers improved organic solar cell fabrication by controlling molecular assembly, enhancing efficiency and stability, bringing the technology closer to commercial viability.

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Crystal defects follow the same math as electric currents and magnetic fields

Researchers show that Cartan's First Structure Equation links crystal defects to the same mathematical rules governing electric currents and magnetic fields.

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Cold atoms on a chip

Researchers are working to move cold atom quantum experiments and applications from the laboratory tabletop to chip-based systems, opening new possibilities for sensing, precision timekeeping, quantum computing and fundamental science measurements.

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Single-qubit sensing puts new spin on quantum materials discovery

Researchers developed a method to measure rapid magnetic changes, aiding advances in computing and quantum technology by improving material understanding.

March 4, 2025 Read more

Researchers develop world's first technology to observe atomic structural changes of nanoparticles in 3D

They applied the 2017 Nobel Prize-winning 3D structural analysis method for protein particles to solve a long-standing challenge.

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Researchers develop new direct wafer-scale 2D semiconductor synthesis technology

Researchers introduce the hypotaxy technique for growth of wafer-scale single-crystal 2D semiconductors, overcoming the limitations of existing processes.

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Palladium nanosheets pave way for affordable hydrogen

Scientists develop a low-cost palladium-based nanosheet catalyst that matches platinum's performance in hydrogen production.

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Surgeons gain advanced tumor detection with nanoscale COFs in cryosurgery

A specialized nanoscale Covalent Organic Framework brightens cancer cells under extreme cold, boosting cryosurgery accuracy and improving surgical outcomes.

March 3, 2025 Read more

'Vortion', a new nanoscale magnetic state able to mimic neuronal synapses

Controlling this state paves the way for the creation of more intelligent, reconfigurable and energy-efficient devices that mimic the brain.

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Breaking the surface: how damage reshapes ripples in graphene

Scientists discover how defects in the surface of two-dimensional sheets alter ripple effects, even freezing the sheet's motion altogether.

March 3, 2025 Read more