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Heat-flow modelling at the nanoscale

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Scientists compare current theories to explain the behaviour of heat flow in nanoscale materials, extremely important for the improvement of electronic devices.

Jul 2, 2025

Ultrafast laser nanofabrication advances manufacturing limits

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Advanced ultrafast laser techniques achieve sub-10nm nanofabrication for semiconductors. Comprehensive review of near-field and far-field approaches.

Jul 2, 2025

New tool allows researchers to track assembly of cells' protein-making machines

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By tracking the movement of RNA molecules inside the nucleolus using advanced imaging and genomics techniques, the new method allows researchers to watch these processes as they unfold without destroying the cell or its fragile components.

Jul 2, 2025

Researchers uncover new mechanism of ion transport in nanofiltration membranes

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Researchers discovered a new ion transport mechanism in nanofiltration membranes, offering key insights for improving lithium recovery from magnesium-rich brines.

Jul 2, 2025

A new electron beam method targets single atoms with picometer precision

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A new method in electron microscopy enables sub-20-picometer targeting of individual atoms without prior exposure, opening the door to atom-specific analysis and control.

Jul 2, 2025

Researchers demonstrate integration of QD-functionalized GFETs with CVD graphene on a 200 mm CMOS wafer platform

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Researchers at AMO, Graphenea Semiconductor and Emberion recently demonstrated a 200 mm processing platform for the large-scale production of graphene field-effect transistor-quantum dot (GFET-QD) hybrid photodetectors. Such sensors have many pote...

Jul 2, 2025

Nanoparticle-based targeted delivery unleashes the full power of anti-cancer drugs

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A new study details the development of a nanoparticle-based system that delivers concentrated chemotherapy specifically to cancer cells and not normal cells, potentially allowing clinicians to administer higher, more effective doses of anti-cancer...

Jul 1, 2025

Robotic eyes mimic human vision for superfast response to extreme lighting

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In blinding bright light or pitch-black dark, our eyes can adjust to extreme lighting conditions within a few minutes. The human vision system, including the eyes, neurons, and brain, can also learn and memorize settings to adapt faster the next t...

Jul 1, 2025

Manipulation of light at the nanoscale helps advance biosensing

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Traditional medical tests often require clinical samples to be sent off-site for analysis in a time-intensive and expensive process. Point-of-care diagnostics are instead low-cost, easy-to-use, and rapid tests performed at the site of patient care...

Jul 1, 2025

New nanoparticles offer safer, more effective drug delivery

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A new nanoparticle capable of carrying much higher doses of drugs while staying stable for extended periods could make treatments more effective.

Jul 1, 2025

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