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Researchers pioneer nanosensor multiplexing for real-time decoding of different plant stresses

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Researchers from the Disruptive & Sustainable Technologies for Agricultural Precision (DiSTAP) Interdisciplinary Research Group (IRG) of Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART), MIT’s research enterprise in Singapore, in...

Apr 23, 2024

Manipulating the geometry of 'electron universe' in magnets

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Researchers at Tohoku University and the Japan Atomic Energy Agency have developed fundamental experiments and theories to manipulate the geometry of the 'electron universe,' which describes the structure of electronic quantum states in ...

Apr 23, 2024

Perfecting the view on a crystal's imperfection

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Single-photon emitters (SPEs) are akin to microscopic lightbulbs that emit only one photon (a quantum of light) at a time. These tiny structures hold immense importance for the development of quantum technology, particularly in applications such a...

Apr 23, 2024

Smart fabrics that cancel noise and sculpt sound

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Imagine a future where the fabric of your curtains, wallpaper, or even clothing could actively cancel out disruptive outside noises – creating quiet spaces in busy homes, offices, or during your daily commute. What if these fabrics could also be &...

Apr 23, 2024

Researchers find rice bran nanoparticles safe, effective for cancer treatment

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Several types of conventional cancer therapies, such as radiotherapy or chemotherapy, destroy healthy cells along with cancer cells. In advanced stages of cancer, tissue loss from treatments can be substantial and even fatal. Cutting-edge cancer t...

Apr 23, 2024

A new chapter in quantum vortices: Customizing electron vortex beams

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A new publication from Opto-Electronic Advances ("Tailoring electron vortex beams with customizable intensity patterns by electron diffraction holography"), discusses tailoring electron vortex beams with customizable intensity patterns b...

Apr 23, 2024

Magnetic with a pinch of hydrogen: Research team develops new idea to improve the properties of ultra-thin materials

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Magnetic two-dimensional materials consisting of one or a few atomic layers have only recently become known and promise interesting applications, for example for the electronics of the future. So far, however, it has not been possible to control t...

Apr 22, 2024

Novel graphene oxide spray coating advances antiviral protection of face masks

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In the relentless battle against airborne viruses, researchers have developed a new spray coating to improve the antiviral efficacy of personal protective equipment, notably face masks. The study is published in the journal ACS Applied Nano Materi...

Apr 22, 2024

Electron videography captures moving dance between proteins and lipids

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In a first demonstration of "electron videography," researchers have captured a microscopic moving picture of the delicate dance between proteins and lipids found in cell membranes. The technique can be used to study the dynamics of othe...

Apr 22, 2024

Rice bran nanoparticles show promise as affordable and targeted anticancer agent

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Several types of conventional cancer therapies, such as radiotherapy or chemotherapy, destroy healthy cells along with cancer cells. In advanced stages of cancer, tissue loss from treatments can be substantial and even fatal. Cutting-edge cancer t...

Apr 22, 2024

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