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Quantum trick amplifies tiny laser shifts, enabling ultra-precise measurements

A quantum trick based on interferometric measurements allows a team of researchers to detect even the smallest movements of a laser beam with extreme sensitivity.

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Physicists engineer a nanoscale mirror that can be switched on and off at will

Using quantum effects in a 2D material, researchers created a tunable metasurface that toggles between reflecting and absorbing red light at room temperature.

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Scientists discover geometric rules that control self-assembling nanomaterials

Researchers uncover geometric principles governing how particles self-assemble, solving a long-standing challenge in materials science with applications in protein design.

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Coffee as a staining agent substitute in electron microscopy

Researchers have proven that espresso is a favourable alternative to the highly toxic and radioactive uranyl acetate in the analysis of biological samples.

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Porous nanosheet gels release molecules on schedules from hours to weeks based on size and charge

A new gel made from porous nanosheets releases small neutral molecules in hours but holds charged molecules for weeks, offering tunable control over delivery timing.

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Breaking performance barriers of all solid state batteries

Researchers have developed a design method for core materials for all-solid-state batteries that uses low-cost raw materials while ensuring high performance and low risk of fire or explosion.

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Memory particles

Scientists find new evidence for a particle system that 'remembers' its previous quantum states - a significant step toward the development of a fault-tolerant quantum computer.

January 7, 2026 Read more

Transformative advancement in terahertz spectroscopy

A new system for THz spectroscopy achieves both high spectral and spatial resolution at the same time, bypassing a long-standing tradeoff.

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Metal nanocrystals grow like snowflakes in surprising discovery

Researchers discovered that gold, copper and iron nanocrystals form pentagonal snowflake-like patterns during rapid chemical reactions.

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Nanostructured material changes color and texture like an octopus

Researchers have developed a flexible material that can quickly change its surface texture and colors, offering potential applications in camouflage, art, robotics, and even nanoscale bioengineering.

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Metasurface chip turns 3D coordinates into encryption keys for holographic storage

A chip smaller than one square millimeter stores 160 holographic images at arbitrary 3D coordinates, with each spatial location functioning as an encryption key.

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Solar hydrogen can now be produced efficiently without the scarce metal platinum

Using sunlight, water and tiny particles of electrically conductive plastic, researchers show how hydrogen can be produced efficiently, sustainably and at low cost.

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Self-propelling, shape-shifting microparticles could deliver drugs in your body

Researchers have created tiny, microorganism-inspired particles that can change their shape and self-propel, much like living things, in response to electrical fields.

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AI-designed nanosensors could enable at-home testing for early cancer detection

Nanoparticles coated with molecular sensors could be used to develop at-home tests for many types of cancer.

January 6, 2026 Read more

Direct printing of nanolasers advances optical computing and quantum security

Researchers develop ultra-fine 3D printing tech for vertical nanolasers, enabling high-density optical chips for AI, AR displays, and secure communications.

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Electrons lag behind the nucleus in certain 2D materials

Researchers have shown, for the first time with very high time and spatial resolution, that electrons in certain two-dimensional materials only follow the motion of the atomic nuclei with a delay.

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