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Nanotechnology allows fruit and veg to be scanned for Vitamin C

Consumers could soon be using their phones to scan fruit and vegetables for freshness and nutrition with the aid of nanotechnology that measures vitamin C concentration.

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Stretchable waveguides maintain stable transmission even when bent or twisted

Advance in flexible surface plasmonic waveguides opens the door to smart wearables.

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Scientists made a 'knob' to tune topological spin textures in materials

A new optical technique lets scientists control topological solitons in ferroelectric materials, paving the way for next-generation memory technologies.

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Molecular motors influence cancer cell activity from within

Researchers are using molecular motors as a new tool for medical intervention to target and destroy cancer cells.

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Unlocking the structural analysis of alkaloids with a new metal-organic framework

Researchers develop a porous material that expands the applicability of the crystalline sponge method.

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Chip-based phonon splitter brings hybrid quantum networks closer to reality

Device could help link different quantum systems, supporting advances in computing and secure communication.

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Quantum grade nanodiamonds produced in a single step with an industrial process

A single-step high-pressure industrial process replaces complex irradiation methods, producing quantum-grade nanodiamonds with stable spins and long lifetimes for scalable sensing and imaging.

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Prospecting for gold in spruce trees

Bacteria inside Norway spruce needles convert dissolved gold from mineral-rich soils into solid nanoparticles, revealing a natural microbial process that could guide eco-friendly gold exploration and water remediation.

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Unlocking a third dimension for skyrmions and data storage

Three-dimensional magnetic vortices in synthetic antiferromagnets move differently than magnetic vortices in two dimensions.

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Germanium-tin alloy unlocks new spintronic potential

New findings show germanium-tin alloys could surpass silicon by enabling efficient spintronic, photonic, and quantum device integration.

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Researchers demonstrate substrate design principles for scalable superconducting quantum materials

Silicides could advance quantum hardware, but phase purity is difficult; a new study finds hafnium oxide substrates help stabilize the superconducting phase.

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Novel technique shines light on next-gen nanomaterials: how MXenes truly work

Scientists measured single MXene flakes with light-based micro-ellipsometry, uncovering unique conductivity and optical traits for smarter energy and electronics.

October 5, 2025 Read more

Scientists glimpse how enzymes 'dance' while they work, and why that's important

New NMR method reveals atomic scale dynamics play role in yeast enzyme function.

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How to keep graphene nanoribbons atomically perfect during transfer

Atomic imaging shows graphene nanoribbons retain atomic structure and adjustable electronic alignment after transfer to graphene, offering a clear route toward stable, reproducible nanoelectronic device integration.

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Shining a light on dark valleytronics

Scientists directly observed dark excitons in atomically thin materials, revealing how they evolve and paving the way for dark valleytronic quantum technologies.

October 4, 2025 Read more

Palladium filters could enable cheaper, more efficient generation of hydrogen fuel

The novel design allows the membranes to withstand high temperatures when separating hydrogen from gas mixtures.

October 3, 2025 Read more