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Spherical assemblies of nanocrystals

A new study reveals how neatly ordered (hemi-) spherical or pancake like structures in nature can emerge from completely disordered salt solutions. Moreover, scientists can now harness these structures to create advanced materials.

February 11, 2026 Read more

Engineered nanodiamonds harvest visible light to produce solvated electrons for CO2 reduction

Ruthenium-functionalized nanodiamonds generate powerful solvated electrons under visible light, bypassing the deep UV requirement that has limited diamond photocatalysis to laboratory settings.

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Nanoplastics are hindering the cognitive abilities of fish

Nanoplastic exposure can impair the cognitive abilities of fish and could lead to significant impacts on marine species' ability to survive, according to a new international study.

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Gold nanoparticles and lasers create security tags that can be reset but never copied

A security device made from gold nanoparticles uses light alone to create, verify, and reset uncopyable identities, enabling repeated defense against counterfeiting.

February 10, 2026 Read more

Silicon nanosheets enable precise thrombolysis and microenvironment control in clots

A silicon-based nanothrombolytic combines clot dissolution with local microenvironment regulation, enhancing safety and efficacy in thrombotic disorders.

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A chemical reaction in X-ray vision

Scientists observe the formation of iron-sulphur nanosheets in real time for the first time.

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A monolayer carbon coat could push hard drives past their density limit

A 0.8 nm amorphous carbon coating grown on hard disk media matches the protective performance of films three times thicker, opening a path to far higher storage density.

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How ultra-thin metal films learned to follow the curve

Researchers developed a method to coat curved surfaces with ultra-thin transparent metal films, achieving 88% light transmittance and low resistance like flat electrodes.

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When the softest carbon meets the hardest

Graphene and diamond, both carbon, can be combined into hybrids that merge flexibility, conductivity, and hardness for extreme electronics and mechanical applications.

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Microfluidic reactor system turns sunlight and waste heat into high-efficiency hydrogen fuel

This innovative system improves energy efficiency and offers a promising solution for sustainable energy and environmental remediation.

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Novel microfluidic method improves nanoparticle separation accuracy

A microfluidic approach combines electric slip and viscoelastic forces to sort nanoscale particles, increasing the purity of synthetic beads and cell vesicles.

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New nanodevice reveals how physical forces shape protein behavior inside living cells

A DNA-based nanodevice applies controlled force to individual proteins, enabling researchers to observe molecular changes and discover new protein interactions for the first time.

February 9, 2026 Read more

A blueprint for ultra-fast low-power memory design through capturing the switching moment

Researchers reveal how memory materials switch electricity on and off by melting and freezing tellurium in nano-devices, enabling faster, energy-efficient semiconductor design.

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Diamond quantum sensors detect immune cell inflammation through electric charge shifts

Diamond quantum nanoprobes detect immune cell inflammation by sensing electric charge shifts, opening a new path for real-time single-cell monitoring in immunology and cancer research.

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Unveiling polymeric interactions critical for future drug nanocarriers

Detailed experiments provide new insights into the forces and mechanisms that influence polymer micelle formation and gelling behavior.

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New method measures energy dissipation in the smallest devices

Researchers have developed a breakthrough technique that quantifies energy dissipation in complex, small systems, offering insights into energy use, efficiency, and speed in computers and other devices.

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