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Scientists use platelet-inspired nanoparticles as 'Trojan horse' drug-delivery system

Scientists boosted brain-computer interface performance by 2x using nanoparticles to deliver anti-inflammatory drugs directly to implanted electrodes.

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Simple ion beam method creates highly sensitive magnetic nanostrips

New ion beam fabrication uses low cost materials to form vertical nanomagnets whose nanostrip geometry boosts sensitivity to magnetic fields and current pulses.

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The twisted nanotubes that tell a story

Researchers have demonstrated that the spiral geometry of tiny, twisted magnetic tubes can be leveraged to transmit data based on quasiparticles called magnons, rather than electrons.

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Research reveals new hybrid state of matter where solids meet liquids

Some atoms in a liquid stay fixed even at high temperatures, reshaping how solidification starts and enabling an unusual corralled supercooled liquid state.

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Study reveals limitations of AI-based material prediction

Computer simulations and artificial intelligence often make significant errors when predicting the properties of new, high-performance materials. This is the finding of an international study where the authors also provide tools to address this issue.

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Faster charging thanks to invisible mini-vortices

Tiny cavities in energy storage devices form small vortices that help with charging. This previously unknown phenomenon could advance the development of faster storage devices.

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Electrically controlled hydrogels switch metal friction from grip to glide

Electrically tunable ionic hydrogels use small voltages to switch friction at metal contacts between high-friction and ultra-low-friction states, enabling voltage-programmed grip, release and motion in soft-robotic and mechanical systems.

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From light to logic: Ultrafast quantum switching in 2D materials

Scientists have found a way to use light to control and read tiny quantum states inside atom-thin materials. The simple technique could pave the way for computers that are dramatically faster and consume far less power than today's electronics.

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AI transforms metasurface design from pixels to optical systems

Artificial intelligence speeds metasurface design from unit cells to full optical systems, enabling compact imaging, AR and VR displays and advanced LiDAR.

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Quantum rule links terahertz light electrons and crystals in everyday matter

Listening to the 'whispers' of electrons and crystals has lead to a quantum discovery with terahertz light that could help us advance technological innovations and life science research.

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Researchers harness plant-virus proteins to create nanomaterials

Researchers develop a cheaper, safer material for use in solar panels, sensors and optical devices.

December 8, 2025 Read more

From fullerenes to 2D structures: A unified design principle for boron nanostructures

New model explains stability and electronic behavior of boron nanostructures from hollow clusters to ultrathin 2D layers, linking them to atomic coordination.

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Magnetically doped quantum dots promise brighter lights and smarter future tech

With the successful introduction of manganese into perovskite nanoparticles, researchers have 'doped the undopable'.

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Expanding the search for quantum-ready 2D materials

Scientists have created a high-throughput computational strategy, creating a new, data-driven approach to finding ideal 2D materials and substrates.

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New filterless air purifier uses nano water spray to capture ultrafine dust

New quiet, filterless air purifier sprays nano-sized water droplets to trap ultrafine dust, slashing power use and avoiding harmful ozone.

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New microscope can image an invisible 2D material

have found a new way to image layers of boron nitride that are only a single atom thick. This material is usually nearly invisible in optical microscopes because it has no optical resonances. To resolve this issue, the team uses nonlinear microscopy with infrared light, making the material shine very brightly and even reveal its crystal orientation. The work has important implications for the vibrant field of designing new (opto-)electronic devices from stacking 2D materials.

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