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Molten metal nano-droplets reveal new hybrid state of matter where solids meet liquids

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Researchers have discovered that not all atoms in a liquid are in motion and that some remain stationary regardless of the temperature, significantly impacting the solidification process, including the formation of an unusual state of matter—a cor...

Dec 9, 2025

The twisted nanotubes that tell a story: Geometry-based approach can transmit magnon-based data

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In collaboration with scientists in Germany, EPFL 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

Platelet-inspired nanoparticles can boost brain-computer interface electrode performance

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Scientists working to enhance brain-computer interface (BCI) technology—which allows people to control devices with their thoughts—have found they can improve the performance of electrodes implanted in the brain by targeted delivery of anti-inflam...

Dec 9, 2025

Mini-vortices in nanopores accelerate ion transport for faster supercapacitor charging

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Tiny cavities in energy storage devices form small vortices that help with charging, according to a research team led by TU Darmstadt. This previously unknown phenomenon could advance the development of faster storage devices.

Dec 9, 2025

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

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