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New 2D carbon material is 8 times tougher than graphene, resists cracking

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A new carbon material known as monolayer amorphous carbon (MAC) however, is both strong and tough.

Feb 18, 2025

New nanoscale technique unlocks quantum material secrets

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A breakthrough method reveals unique atomic vibrations near interfaces of two materials, paving the way for advanced quantum technologies.

Feb 18, 2025

Carbon nanotubes enhance dual-site catalyst for efficient methanol production

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Methanol, important for the manufacture of many everyday goods and for its green energy potential, may soon be produced faster and more efficiently.

Feb 18, 2025

New gold nanoparticle-based therapy shows promise in colorectal cancer treatment

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Researchers have designed and constructed a new type of two-photon photodynamic therapy photosensitizer based on cell membrane targeting of luminescent gold nanoparticles.

Feb 18, 2025

Researchers record ultrafast chorus dance of electrons on super-small particle

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The measurement breaks the 'nanometer barrier', allowing researchers to observe ultrafast collective electronic motion on a new class of ultra-small particles, valued for their ability to trap and manipulate light.

Feb 18, 2025

New process turns ordinary marker ink into graphene

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Researchers from Graz University of Technology, University of Florence, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia and Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna have demonstrated an innovative process that enables certain common dyes - found in standard marker pens -...

Feb 18, 2025

Magnetic nanocatalysts enhance tumor treatment via electronic density regulation

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Cancer therapy has always struggled with targeting tumor cells effectively while minimizing damage to healthy tissue. Traditional treatments, such as chemotherapy and radiation, often lack precision and cause serious side effects. As a result, the...

Feb 17, 2025

Crossing the blood-brain barrier: Lipid nanoparticle platform delivers mRNA to the brain via intravenous injection

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Scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have developed a lipid nanoparticle system capable of delivering messenger RNA (mRNA) to the brain via intravenous injection, a challenge that has long been limited by the protective nature...

Feb 17, 2025

3D nanoprinting technique can transform ceramics for high-performance systems, from disease detection to space travel

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The same material from which you drink your morning coffee could transform the way scientists detect disease, purify water, and insulate space shuttles thanks to an entirely new approach to ceramic manufacturing.

Feb 17, 2025

New lipid nanoparticle platform delivers mRNA to the brain through the blood-brain barrier

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The findings, demonstrated in mouse models and isolated human brain tissue, could expand treatment options for neurological and psychiatric diseases.

Feb 17, 2025

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