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Germanium-tin alloy unlocks new spintronic potential

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

New findings show germanium-tin alloys could surpass silicon by enabling efficient spintronic, photonic, and quantum device integration.

Oct 5, 2025

Unlocking a third dimension for skyrmions and data storage

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Three-dimensional magnetic vortices in synthetic antiferromagnets move differently than magnetic vortices in two dimensions.

Oct 5, 2025

Scientists uncover room-temperature route to improved light-harvesting and emission devices

Technology Org   -   Scientific News Websites

Atoms in crystalline solids sometimes vibrate in unison, giving rise to emergent phenomena known as phonons. Because these collective vibrations set the pace for how heat and energy move through materials, they play a central role in devices that ...

Oct 5, 2025

First Graphene launches new graphene-enhanced additive for cement and concrete to the South African market

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First Graphene has announced that a new waterproofing additive containing PureGRAPH® has been released to the South African cement and concrete market.

Oct 5, 2025

Researchers develop fat-like nanoparticles to treat fatty liver disease

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Researchers from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine), have developed a novel RNA-based therapy that could transform treatment for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), previously ...

Oct 3, 2025

Physicists maneuver DNA molecules using electrical fields, offering real-time control

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Researchers in McGill's Department of Physics have developed a new device that can trap and study DNA molecules without touching or damaging them. The device, which uses carefully tuned electric fields, offers scientists unprecedented control...

Oct 3, 2025

Ultra-thin sodium films offer low-cost alternative to gold and silver in optical technologies

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From solar panels to next-generation medical devices, many emerging technologies rely on materials that can manipulate light with extreme precision. These materials—called plasmonic materials—are typically made from expensive metals like gold or s...

Oct 3, 2025

Nanoengineered membrane filters lithium from brines faster and cleaner

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers developed a new membrane that selectively filters out lithium from brines, offering a faster, cleaner way to produce the element at the heart of nearly every rechargeable battery.

Oct 3, 2025

Microbot navigates lungs to biopsy and classify lung cancer tissue

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

A magnetic microrobot navigates lung airways, drills microlesions, gathers biomarkers, and rapidly classifies cancer tissue with Raman sensing and machine learning in a single integrated workflow.

Oct 3, 2025

Researchers boost efficiency of ultrathin solar cells

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Ultrathin solar cells save material and bend on surfaces but lose light. A gold nanostructured mirror with oxide boosts reflection and reduces energy loss.

Oct 3, 2025

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