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Chemists create world's thinnest spaghetti

The world's thinnest spaghetti, about 200 times thinner than a human hair, has been created by a UCL-led research team. The spaghetti is not intended to be a new food but was created because of the wide-ranging uses that ...

Researchers use nanotechnology to boost benefits of anthocyanin

An article published in the journal Food Research International describes a study in which nanoencapsulated anthocyanins passed through the digestive system without being degraded, were absorbed efficiently, and reached more ...

Deep learning streamlines identification of 2D materials

Researchers have developed a deep learning-based approach that significantly streamlines the accurate identification and classification of two-dimensional (2D) materials through Raman spectroscopy. In comparison, traditional ...

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Low-cost method removes micro- and nanoplastics from water
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Study reveals why carbon boosts metal nanoparticle catalysts
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One-step, high-speed, thermal-electric aerosol printing of piezoelectric bio-organic films
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Beyond wires: Bubble printing technique powers next-generation electronics
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Researchers unveil proximity-induced electrical transport properties of Pt/CrI₃ heterostructure
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Physicists reveal how layers and twists impact graphene's optical conductivity
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New approach for tuning current flow in 2D MOF nanosheets shows promise for advanced electronics
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Herodotus' theory on Armenian origins debunked by first whole-genome study
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Unusual supernova observations grant astronomers a peek into the cosmic past
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Metasurfaces: Tiny tech with big potential

Imagine manipulating light with ultra-thin, flat sheets instead of bulky lenses and mirrors. That's the promise of metasurfaces, a nanostructure technology that can twist and bend light in ways never before possible.