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By rapidly twisting a microscopically small tip back and forth, researchers at the University of Maryland (UMD) have unlocked a new way to detect subtle changes on the surface of a material flexing in response to infrared ... 08/08/2026

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Magnetic storage technologies, which store information in the direction of magnetization, play an essential role in modern data storage. Hard disk drives (HDDs) are widely used for long-term storage, while nonvolatile magnetic ... 08/07/2026

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Modern drilling fluids combine nanoparticles, responsive polymers, and digital monitoring to improve wellbore stability, limit formation damage, and preserve reservoir permeability. These systems may also strengthen subsequent enhanced oil recovery by supporting wettability alteration, mobility control, and more effective fluid displacement. 08/06/2026

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The explosion of new data centers being proposed and built around the U.S. has increased demand for energy to keep them powered and cooled. The Electric Power Research Institute estimates that data centers could consume up ... 08/06/2026

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Researchers at Karolinska Institutet and SciLifeLab have developed a new method to analyze the condition of immune cells in the blood. The method has been tested on patients with atherosclerosis and can distinguish their ... 08/06/2026

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The skin serves as a primary barrier against external threats, and inadequate wound management can delay healing and promote the transition of acute... 08/06/2026

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PI's Fast Multichannel Photonic Alignment technology revolutionizes Silicon Photonics by enabling rapid, parallel alignment processes, reducing costs and time. 08/06/2026

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Achieving nanometer resolution in gantry systems requires expertise in mechanics and advanced control algorithms to mitigate thermal and structural challenges. 08/06/2026

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Researchers developed an organelle-mimetic ZIF-67/CoS/CdS nanoreactor that directs photogenerated charges to co-produce hydrogen and selectively convert lactic acid into pyruvic acid. The catalyst maintained strong performance under natural sunlight and at a 1000 cm² reaction area, supporting further development of scalable solar-driven chemical production. 08/05/2026

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Researchers showed that surface chemistry directs two types of diblock copolymer nanoparticles into separate core and near-surface regions of growing calcite crystals. Calcium-dependent colloidal stability and polymer–mineral interactions also enabled sequential nanoparticle release during acid-triggered crystal dissolution. 08/05/2026

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PI (Physik Instrumente), a leading manufacturer of high precision air bearings, motion control and nanopositioning systems, offers a new overload protection for its compact H-811 hexapod. 08/05/2026

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Researchers developed magnetically driven 2D MXene microrobots that capture and retrieve PS and PET microplastics from laboratory water and soil samples. In 60-minute tests, the microrobots removed up to 94.0% of microplastics from water and 80.6% from soil, but nickel leakage and incomplete recovery require further study. 08/04/2026

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Enhance electron and ion microscopy sample preparation with high-resolution diamond scribing for improved throughput and precise analysis. 08/04/2026

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The NX1 AFM combines low-noise design and robust architecture for sub-Ångström stability, enhancing atomic lattice imaging in diverse research applications. 08/04/2026

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An attempt has been made to develop fish gelatin-based nanofiber with 30% gelatin in acetic acid via electrospinning. And to functionalize the... 07/31/2026

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Polyethylene oxide (PEO) chitosan (CS) nanofiber membranes are promising for air filtration due to their biodegradability and antibacterial... 07/30/2026

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Recent studies reveal how environmental weathering of polystyrene leads to nanoplastics, prompting innovative solutions through nanotechnology and microbes. 07/29/2026

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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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