‘Diamond rain’ on Uranus and Neptune is simulated by firing a laser at plastic
New technique could lead to a better way to make nanodiamonds
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Twisted light separates nanoparticles by size in real time
Nanoparticles follow spiral trajectories in microfluidic system
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Detonation nanodiamonds could deliver nanoscale thermometry inside cells
Photoluminescent nanodiamonds created using a carefully controlled explosion could probe the minute temperature differences found inside living cells
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Light restores charge to slippery surfaces
New material could be used to make controllable robotic droplets and lab-on-a-chip devices for diagnosis and analysis
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Colourful nanotubes become flame-resistant
New materials are more suitable for in applications like wearable devices, smart textiles and functional coatings
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Polarization switch makes ultrafast photonic computer
Materials that switch from one phase to another when illuminated by light with different polarizations could enable parallel data storage, communications and computing
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Low-friction state makes moving micro-objects easier
Unusual state allows microscopic objects to spin on a crystalline surface with minimal torque
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New nanosensor targets dopamine
Technique probes dopamine concentrations at the subcellular level
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Ultrathin nanowires could be a boon for error-resistant quantum computing
Structures may host Majorana zero modes, the core ingredient of topological qubits
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Paper-based semiconductor aids the drive for sustainable electronics
New material can be tailored for applications including wearable devices and electrodes in biofuel cells
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