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Ultrathin organic photodiode sets new sensitivity mark for infrared sensing

A thin organic infrared photodiode uses polaritons for stable, narrowband detection, enabling low-power sensors for medical, environmental, and wearable tech.

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Porous carbon nanofibers with cobalt atoms boost lithium sulfur battery power

Researchers create cobalt single-atom catalysts in porous carbon nanofibers to speed redox reactions and stop polysulfide loss, improving lithium sulfur battery performance.

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Making complex nanomaterials with electrified atomic vapor

Vapor-phase synthesis makes pure, scalable nanomaterials for many industries. A new electrified vapor system works at atmospheric pressure, offering faster, cheaper, more versatile production.

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How water shapes chitin: Study reveals key differences in natural nanomaterials

New microscopy and simulations show how water interacts with two forms of chitin, revealing why one is more reactive and a better fit for future bio-based technologies.

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Liquid metal method unlocks superconducting graphene devices

A new fabrication method guides liquid gallium beneath graphene after lithography, producing durable superconducting devices that maintain performance through standard chip processing.

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Scanning nanoprobe microscope reveals the hidden flexibility of cancer cells

New NE-AFM method measures nuclear stiffness in living cells. It shows cancer nuclei change softness with chromatin and environment, aiding diagnosis and treatment.

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Carbon nanotubes unlock electrical control of terahertz light on silicon chips

Electrically controlled silicon photonic devices use carbon nanotube heaters to modulate and filter terahertz waves on chip with stable performance, enabling compact tunable components for high frequency applications.

November 5, 2025 Read more

Attosecond plasma lens

A team of researchers has demonstrated a plasma lens capable of focusing attosecond pulses. This breakthrough substantially increases the attosecond power available for experiments, opening up new opportunities for studying ultrafast electron dynamics.

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Defect-engineering unlocks new unique properties in ultra-thin films

Scientists can now create and control tiny internal defects in ultra-thin materials, enabling new properties and potential breakthroughs in nanotechnology.

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Atomically thin magnetic memory films work without insulating buffer

A new study reveals that insulating buffer layers are no longer needed for ultrathin magnetic racetrack devices, unlocking new paths for seamless integration with functional substrates.

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Magnetic fields steer skyrmion behavior in two-dimensional materials

Small in-plane magnetic fields switch skyrmion chirality and improve lattice order in a two-dimensional magnet, pointing to low-energy control of spin textures for future computing devices.

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New QR LED design sets record efficiency for brighter vivid displays

Researchers set a new efficiency record for red QR LEDs and improve performance across colors, paving the way for brighter and more colorful screens.

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New nanoparticle therapy shrinks pancreatic tumors and extends survival in preclinical study

Experimental, drug-free, MRI-guided cancer treatment may one day offer a way of targeting and destroying pancreatic tumors without surgery or chemotherapy.

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Researchers reveal surprising growth of destructive dendrites in electrolytes

Polymer electrolytes in lithium-metal batteries can still host dendrite growth deep inside, revealing a hidden failure mode and guiding safer, longer-lasting designs.

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Light can reshape atom-thin semiconductors for next-generation optical devices

Light triggers atomic shifts in asymmetric 2D semiconductors, tuning their optical response. This enables compact, energy-efficient photonic chips and sensitive sensors.

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Scalable transition metal dichalcogenide memtransistor arrays for energy-efficient artificial neural networks

Ultra-thin MoS2 memtransistor arrays feature controlled Schottky barriers, low variability, and reliable switching, boosting performance for neuromorphic image recognition.

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