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Novel quantum refrigerator benefits from problematic noise

Researchers developed a simple quantum refrigerator that uses environmental noise to control heat and energy flows, aiding precise cooling for quantum computing.

January 29, 2026 Read more

One-step 3D microfluidic chip brings cells closer to real tissues

Researchers developed a microfluidic chip with 3D-printed microstructures that moves droplets precisely, captures cells efficiently, and quickly forms cell spheroids for improved lab-grown tissue studies.

January 29, 2026 Read more

How topological surfaces boost clean energy catalysts

A 2D material keeps its unique quantum properties even when coated during reactions, boosting fuel cell efficiency and pointing to new ways to design better catalysts for clean energy.

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Self-powered nanocomposite material detects its own cracks

A vibration-powered CFRP composite with piezoelectric nanomaterials detects internal cracks via electrical changes, enabling self-powered, wireless structural health monitoring.

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Atomic spins set quantum fluid in motion

The Einstein-de Haas effect has been observed in a quantum fluid, showing that changes in magnetization transfer angular momentum from atomic spins to collective motion.

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A framework for mapping atoms in amorphous materials in three dimensions

A new computational framework maps 3D atomic positions in amorphous materials, achieving full accuracy for silica using simulated electron microscopy data.

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Crystalline nitride alloys pushed to glass-like limits of thermal insulation

Researchers show that a modified crystalline nitride can suppress heat flow to near-amorphous levels, offering a new route to durable thermal insulation.

January 28, 2026 Read more

Light changes a magnet's polarity

Scientists have succeeded in changing the polarity of a special ferromagnet using a laser beam. In the future, this method could be used to create adaptable electronic circuits with light.

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Beyond polymers: New state-of-the-art 3D micro and nanofabrication technique overcomes material limitations

Researchers unveil an optofluidic laser method that assembles micro- and nanoparticles in liquid, enabling multi material 3D microstructures and microrobots.

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How iron-sulfur nanolayers are formed: X-ray view into chemical reactions

Researchers captured in real time how iron-sulfur nanostructures form in solution, using time-resolved X-rays to follow the pathway from precursors to ultrathin layers.

January 28, 2026 Read more

Scientists create ultra thin metal with never before seen quantum behaviour

Researchers uncovered a powerful new way to engineer exotic quantum states, revealing a robust and tunable three‑dimensional flat electronic band in an ultrathin kagome metal, an achievement long thought to be nearly impossible.

January 28, 2026 Read more

New MOF nanoagent eradicates tumors by triggering dual chemical reactions

Scientists have developed a new nanomaterial that triggers a pair of chemical reactions inside cancer cells, killing the cells via oxidative stress while leaving healthy tissues alone.

January 27, 2026 Read more

Gold nanospheres could improve solar energy harvesting

Gold nanosphere supraballs absorb a bout 90% of sunlight across all wavelengths, nearly doubling energy capture and boosting power output 2.4x when applied to solar cells.

January 27, 2026 Read more

Engineers etch tiny pits into metal tubes to create unsinkable aluminum (w/video)

Researchers have developed a new process that turns ordinary metal tubes unsinkable - meaning they will stay afloat no matter how long they are forced into water or how heavily they are damaged.

January 27, 2026 Read more

3D Material mimics graphene's electronic speed without the fragility

Researchers show hafnium stannide can host graphene-like electron flow in a robust 3D structure, paving the way for scalable low-energy computing technologies.

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Atomic scale features explain why some rare earth magnets resist demagnetization

Atomic scale copper rich layers inside rare earth magnets suppress demagnetization, improving strength, stability, and efficiency in motors and generators.

January 27, 2026 Read more