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High-quality nanomechanical resonators with built-in piezoelectricity

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Researchers have developed a novel type of nanomechanical resonator that combines two important features: high mechanical quality and piezoelectricity.

Researchers confirm key heat flow principle, advancing next-gen computer chip design

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Breakthrough in understanding heat flow in thin metal films boosts next-gen chip design, paving the way for faster, smaller, and more efficient computing technology.

Monday, Nov 4

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Synthetic genes engineered to mimic how cells build tissues and structures

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Researchers have developed synthetic genes that function like the genes in living cells.

Nanoscale transistors could enable more efficient electronics

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Researchers are leveraging quantum mechanical properties to overcome the limits of silicon semiconductor technology.

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Nanobodies prove superior to antibodies for cancer vaccine targeting

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Research shows nanobodies surpass traditional antibodies in cancer vaccine delivery, offering faster production and equal targeting precision while reducing complexity and costs.

Saturday, Nov 2

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Pioneering scalable hole-spin qubits for quantum computing

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Researchers reached a major milestone by demonstrating hole-spin qubits using industry standard silicon manufacturing processes.

Friday, Nov 1

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Blockchain based intrusion detection algorithm for IoT

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IoT devices face intrusion risks, with traditional centralized algorithms risking privacy and missing new attacks. Researchers propose a federated, distributed method to detect new attacks using labeled data as prior knowledge, validated…

New laser process creates multipurpose graphene material to enhance space exploration equipment

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Scientists develop technique to transform Kevlar into graphene that combines health monitoring sensors and optical controls, solving multiple space equipment challenges with a single material.

Thursday, Oct 31

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MXene nanomaterials enable wireless charging in textiles

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Researchers developed a wireless textile energy grid that powers wearable devices like warming elements and sensors, bringing textile-based electronics closer to daily use.

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Researchers develop artificial plants that purify indoor air, generate electricity

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The artificial plants use indoor light to drive photosynthesis, achieving a 90% reduction in carbon dioxide levels - far surpassing the 10% reduction seen with natural plants.

'Wearable' devices for cells

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By snugly wrapping around neurons, these devices could help scientists probe subcellular regions of the brain, and might even help restore some brain function.

Researchers turn silicon into direct bandgap semiconductor

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By creating a new way for light and matter to interact, researchers have enabled the manufacturing of ultrathin silicon solar cells that could help spread the energy-converting technology to a vast range of applications, including…

A simple, revolutionary printing technique for periodic nano- and microstructures

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Researchers developed a printing technique to create nano/microstructures on PDMS slabs and transfer them to glass, enabling water-repellent, color-generating, anti-fog materials.

Starch-MXene nanocomposite films pave the way for green electronics

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Researchers have developed new nanocomposite films using starch instead of petroleum-based materials, marking a significant advancement in the field of sustainable electronics.

Nanopositioning solutions for SR-microscopy, material science, semiconductor test and metrology

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Nanoscale 3D motion control solutions for high-resolution imaging, metrology, and microscopy.

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Nanoscale fuller-dome aerogels enable new class of thermal insulating materials

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Scientists create aerogels using nanoscale Fuller-dome architecture to achieve superior thermal insulation at one-third the cost of current materials, while maintaining full elasticity.

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Advancements in molecular structures drive development of highly efficient solar cells

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Using AFM-IR, researchers have created clearer images of solar cell structures, revealing how controlled morphology boosts efficiency, aiding in advanced organic solar cells.

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The silk thread that can turn clothes into charging stations

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Researchers demonstrate an ordinary silk thread, coated with a conductive plastic material, that shows promising properties for turning textiles into electricity generators.

Researchers observe carbon nanotube fiber breaking due to molecular slippage

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Nitrogen doping and electron beam irradiation strengthen carbon nanotube fibers by reducing molecular slippage during bundling, yielding enhanced fiber durability and performance.

Fundamental quantum model recreated from nanographenes

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Using a kind of 'quantum Lego', researchers have been able to accurately realize a well-known theoretical quantum physics model in a synthetic material.

Wednesday, Oct 30

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Linking energy loss to interfaces in organic solar cells could make them much more efficient

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Researchers developed a new method which visualizes interfaces where the sunlight's energy is converted to electrical charges and used the findings to develop a set of design rules that can improve the efficiency of organic solar cells.

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New method reveals how nanoplastics interact with human immune cells in blood

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Scientists develop technique using palladium-tagged particles to track nanoplastic interactions with immune cells, showing size-dependent effects and specific inflammatory responses.

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Evidence mounts for dark energy from black holes

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The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument is helping researchers explore the 'Big Bang played in reverse'.

Tuesday, Oct 29

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A navigation system for microswimmers

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Many microswimmers are electrically charged, such that electric fields can provide a versatile method to guide them through complex environments.

Metalgel combines flexibility and conductivity for next-generation electronics and bioelectronics

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Metalgel combines liquid metal and polymers to create a flexible, conductive, and durable material, ideal for wearable devices, bioelectronics, and EMI shielding.

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Surprise at the grain boundary

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Scientists used advanced microscopy and simulations to observe iron atoms in titanium, finding that they form unexpected cage-like structures at grain boundaries.

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New solvent free 3D printing material could enable biodegradable implants

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Researchers have developed a polymer that can be used in commercial 3D printers without solvent, leading to major advantages across different applications.

New metal 3D printing technology for ultra-strong materials used in space

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The newly developed alloy demonstrates exceptional mechanical performance at extreme cryogenic temperatures as low as -196 C, proving its high potential for space exploration and extreme environment applications.

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Tiny gold radiators fry bacteria on implants

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A new tech fights antibiotic resistance by using NIR-heated gold nanorods to sterilize hip and knee implants during surgery, killing bacteria on the implant surface.

Monday, Oct 28

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Astronomers discover one of the fastest-spinning stars in the Universe

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Neutron star rotates around its axis 716 times per second, making it one of the fastest-spinning objects ever observed.