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A new way to see the activity inside a living cell

Using fluorescent labels that switch on and off, scientists can study how molecules in a cell interact to control the cell's behavior.

November 28, 2023 Read more

The secret life of an electromagnon

Scientists have revealed how lattice vibrations and spins talk to each other in a hybrid excitation known as an electromagnon. Understanding this fundamental process at the atomic level opens the door to ultrafast control of magnetism with light.

November 28, 2023 Read more

Graphene's thermal properties may not be as revolutionary as previously thought.

Researchers, using a four-phonon scattering theory, have predicted that graphene's thermal conductivity is lower than previously believed, challenging the notion that it surpasses diamond in this regard.

November 28, 2023 Read more

Nanodiamonds block tumor metastasis in mice

A promising new therapeutic approach using engineered nanoparticles called carboxyl nanodiamonds has shown dramatic success blocking tumor metastasis in preclinical tests, raising hopes for future clinical impact. Research demonstrates this novel treatment's ability to suppress multiple key steps underlying cancer spread.

November 28, 2023 Read more

Researchers investigate energy dissipation on magic angle twisted bilayer graphene

Scientists use atomic force microscopy to investigate and manipulate the electrical and magnetic properties of graphene twisted at a specific angle, aiming to understand and reduce energy losses in strongly interacting 2D material systems.

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Revolutionizing nanosurface engineering with novel ultrafast laser technique

Innovative hybridized technique combines ultrafast laser ablation with controllable in-situ nanoparticle deposition, enabling iterative, layered fabrication of complex multi-tiered hierarchical surface micro- and nanostructures.

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Silica films mean better catalysts in confined two-dimensional spaces

Scientists show that porous silica films less than one nanometer thick boost the catalytic activity of a metal palladium surface for carbon monoxide oxidation.

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Nextgen computing: Hard-to-move quasiparticles glide up pyramid edges

Computing with a combination of light and chargeless excitons could beat heat losses and more, but excitons need new modes of transport.

November 28, 2023 Read more

Light activated nanomedicine ushers in a new era for age-related macular degeneration therapy

Novel light-activated nanomedicine offers a new, minimally invasive treatment for age-related macular degeneration.

November 27, 2023 Read more

The jigglings and wigglings of atoms reveal key aspects of COVID-19 virulence evolution

A groundbreaking study sheds new light on the evolution of the coronavirus and its variants of concern by analyzing the behavior of atoms in the proteins at the interface between the virus and humans.

November 27, 2023 Read more

Injectable nanoscale stimulator transforms spinal cord therapy and motor function recovery

Innovative thin, injectable stimulator enhances spinal therapy, enabling precise motor function recovery in neuromotor disease treatment.

November 27, 2023 Read more

Oral delivery a possibility for silica-based C'Dots

Ultrasmall fluorescent core-shell hybrid silica nanoparticles are among the nanocarriers for therapeutics that were thought to be viable only by injection, but new research has shown the potential for their oral administration.

November 27, 2023 Read more

CRISPR enhanced nanotweezers for ultra-precise DNA manipulation and detection

CRISPR enhanced optothermal nanotweezers represent a technological breakthrough, offering unparalleled precision in DNA targeting and detection, transforming the landscape of genetic analysis and biosensing.

November 27, 2023 Read more

Carbon nanotubes and the sustainability puzzle

An international team of researchers receives over $4M to advance understanding of carbon nanotube synthesis and its potential for producing industrial materials more sustainably.

November 27, 2023 Read more

From skyrmions to hopfions

Newly discovered 3D magnetic rings open up a new dimension for future information technology.

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New study shows how heat can be used in computing

Physicists have demonstrated that, combining specific materials, heat in technical devices can be used in computing.

November 27, 2023 Read more