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A new quantum sensing technique could enable measurements of single protein structures and other important molecules, with potential applications in drug discovery and structural biology. A research team from the Institute ... 07/28/2026

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Cancer cells survive by hiding from the immune system's surveillance. A KAIST research team has developed a new anticancer platform that makes cancer cells send out their own danger signals—prompting immune cells to attack—while ... 07/28/2026

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Nanoporous material-based separation technology is vital in many applications because it can precisely distinguish between and separate nearly identical chemical or biochemical molecules. 07/28/2026

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Imagine a smart bandage that could continuously monitor an infected wound, alerting doctors when bacteria spread or when treatment begins to work. That vision is one step closer to reality with new research from Virginia ... 07/28/2026

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Social amoebae are unicellular organisms that act in concert, requiring extensive communication. Pierre Stallforth and colleagues studied modes of communication among cells of the social amoeba Dictyostelium discoideum, using ... 07/28/2026

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A review proposes an integrated framework linking feedstock engineering, scalable processing, structural control, quality assurance, sustainability, and regulation to improve industrial nanocomposite production. It finds that AI, digital twins, real-time monitoring, and closed-loop control could improve production consistency, although data, validation, infrastructure, and standardization barriers still limit adoption. 07/28/2026

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Researchers showed that size-controlled lignin nanoparticles made from alkali and kraft lignins can improve enhanced oil recovery by lowering interfacial tension and shifting sandstone and carbonate rocks toward more water-wet conditions. The intermediate-sized alkali lignin nanoparticles delivered the strongest sandstone performance, with recovery gains linked to a balance between wettability alteration, interfacial activity, and pore-network transport. 07/26/2026

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Nanostructured titanium composites may enhance dental implants by providing antibacterial activity, enhanced bioactivity, corrosion protection, and localized drug-delivery capabilities. However, the review found that most evidence remains laboratory or preclinical, and long-term clinical studies are needed before these materials can move beyond established titanium implants. 07/26/2026

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The growing demand for sensitive, rapid, and reliable analytical techniques for human health and environmental monitoring has driven the development... 07/26/2026

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Tescan has introduced the new generation of Tescan CLARA™, an ultra-high-resolution scanning electron microscope for nanoscale materials characterization. 07/24/2026

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Automatic sputter coating and LUXOR A2 technology improve coating uniformity and SEM imaging quality compared to manual processes. 07/02/2026

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Hybrid bonding advances semiconductor packaging, enabling compact assemblies with high performance and reliability for next-gen microelectronic devices. 07/08/2026

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KLA Instruments' SRX option transforms nanoindentation, addressing high-strain-rate testing challenges and improving understanding of material performance. 07/14/2026

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The discovery of non-porous MOF thin films has altered our understanding of their stability and transport properties. We take a closer look. 07/15/2026

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Optimize materials design with KLA's SRX nanoindentation workflow, focusing on strain-rate sensitivity for improved understanding of rate-dependent behavior. 07/24/2026

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