Array of copper nanowires excels at passive de-icing
Hydrophobic surface dissipates heat and water
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Physicists track the mass and temperature of a levitated nanoparticle
New technique could help optimize the performance of nanomaterials for industrial, cosmetics and pharmaceutical applications
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Lined-up quantum dots become highly conductive
Semiconducting nanostructures behave like metals when placed in quasi-two-dimensional superlattices
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Transparency window appears in an ensemble of ions
"Collectively induced transparency" in an optical cavity has applications in quantum optical technologies
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Mystery of bright-white shrimp solved
Optical nanostructure in the antennae, cuticle, tail, and jaw of Pacific cleaner shrimp explains the animal’s striking pigmentation
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Twisted bowties created with continuous chirality
Bowtie-shaped nanostructured microparticles that interact with twisted light could find use in applications such as LiDAR, medicine and machine vision
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Microbial nanowires create ‘electronic nose’ for health monitoring
Sensing device could be used to detect a variety of chemical tracers, including those produced by patients with conditions such as asthma and kidney disease
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Photonic nanospheres help baby shellfish hide from predators
A nanomaterial reflector overlies the eye pigments in certain larval crustaceans, allowing the creatures to appear completely transparent
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Thinner antiferroelectrics become ferroelectric
Size reduction can turn on unexpected properties in oxide materials
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Blocking electromagnetic interference opens channels for optical communications
Transparent and flexible silver mesh efficiently shields electromagnetic interference while allowing infrared wireless signals to pass through
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