Polyphenol-conjugated nanocarrier system enhances antibody therapies for breast cancer

In a significant step toward improving targeted cancer therapy, researchers from Japan have developed a novel nanocarrier system that delivers therapeutic antibodies directly to target antigens inside cancer cells.

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Researchers develop tunable process for creating metallic glass nanoparticles for catalysis

Researchers at NYU Tandon have developed a new method for synthesizing metallic glass nanoparticles that offers refined control over size, composition, and atomic structure—features long sought in the design of advanced catalytic materials used in chemical reactions key to advancements in sustainability and other fields.

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Twist to the M-ax(is): New twist platform opens path to quantum simulation of more exotic states of matter

Twisted materials—known as moiré structures—have revolutionized modern physics, emerging as today's "alchemy" by creating entirely new phases of matter through simple geometric manipulation. The term "moiré" may sound familiar—it describes the strange rippling patterns you sometimes see when photographing striped shirts or screens; in physics, the same underlying principle applies at the atomic scale. Imagine taking two atomically thin sheets of either the same or different materials, stacking them up together, and rotating one layer slightly relative to the other.

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Exploring scalable pathways for cost-effective memristors using solution-processed 2D materials

As the demand for data-intensive computing grows, so too does the need for next-generation memory technologies capable of delivering speed, energy efficiency, and scalability. Memristors—resistive memory devices that store and process data simultaneously—are considered promising candidates for next-generation in-memory and neuromorphic computing systems.

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Surprising ion transport behavior in nanofiltration membranes could reshape lithium recovery

A research team led by Prof. Wan Yinhua from the Institute of Process Engineering of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has uncovered a surprising new mechanism that fundamentally alters our understanding of ion transport in nanofiltration (NF) membranes and provides critical insights into improving lithium recovery from high-magnesium brines. The findings were published in Nature Communications on July 1.

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Heat-flow modeling at nanoscale investigated through two theoretical models

Keeping electronic devices cool is important when considering both their function and durability, as temperature influences material properties and energy flow. The temperature of "hot spots" that can be detected affects the performance of various technologies, from smartphones to electric vehicles. The ability for devices to work at faster speeds has stalled in recent years since adding more power to them has resulted in overheating.

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