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New nanomagnet production process improves efficiency and cuts costs

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Researchers at HZDR have partnered with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Trondheim, and the Institute of Nuclear Physics in the Polish Academy of Sciences to develop a method that facilitates the manufacture of particularly ef...

Dec 9, 2025

The twisted nanotubes that tell a story

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Researchers have demonstrated that the spiral geometry of tiny, twisted magnetic tubes can be leveraged to transmit data based on quasiparticles called magnons, rather than electrons.

Dec 9, 2025

Simple ion beam method creates highly sensitive magnetic nanostrips

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New ion beam fabrication uses low cost materials to form vertical nanomagnets whose nanostrip geometry boosts sensitivity to magnetic fields and current pulses.

Dec 9, 2025

Surprising nanoscopic heat traps found in diamonds

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Scientists discover 'hot spots' around atomic defects in diamonds, challenging assumptions about the world's best heat conductor.

Dec 9, 2025

Coffee scraps help blueberries stay fresher, longer

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UNSW researchers are turning what was once waste into a protective film that could help extend the expiry date of some of Australia's favorite summer fruits.

Dec 8, 2025

From fullerenes to 2D structures: A unified design principle for boron nanostructures

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Boron, a chemical element next to carbon in the periodic table, is known for its unique ability to form complex bond networks. Unlike carbon, which typically bonds with two or three neighboring atoms, boron can share electrons among several atoms....

Dec 8, 2025

DNA nanostructures get an ionic 'protective suit' for harsh biological environments

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DNA nanostructures are exciting new biomedical tools with myriad potential in treatment, diagnosis and disease prevention. Made of folded DNA, these nanostructures are highly programmable and have been used in bioengineering professor Xing Wang�...

Dec 8, 2025

Nano water droplet technology removes 99.9% of ultrafine dust in the air

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A KAIST research team has developed a new water-based air purification technology that combines nano water droplets that capture dust with a nano sponge structure that autonomously draws up water, enabling dust removal using nano water droplets wi...

Dec 8, 2025

Plant-virus proteins guide gold nanoparticles into eco-friendly sheets for solar tech

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Using proteins from a common tobacco plant virus, McGill chemistry researchers have developed a simple, eco-friendly way to arrange gold nanoparticles into ultrathin sheets, strengthening the particles' optical properties. The result: cheaper...

Dec 8, 2025

A geometric recipe for stabilizing atomically thin metals

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Metallenes are atomically thin metals whose unique properties make them extremely promising for nanoscale applications. However, their extreme thinness makes them also flimsy.

Dec 8, 2025

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