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World's Smallest Violin Created Using Nanotechnology

Scientists at Loughborough University created a 35-micron-long, 13-micron-wide violin using a new nanolithography system, advancing research in areas such as computer efficiency and energy harvesting; the process, involving thermal scanning probe lithography, took several months to perfect.

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Contact Lenses Enable Infrared Vision, Even with Closed Eyes

Chinese researchers created contact lenses using nanoparticles to convert near-infrared light into visible light, enabling users to see infrared sources, even with closed eyes, as tested on both mice and humans.

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Large Language Models Fall Short in Analogical Reasoning

A new study reveals that large language models significantly underperform humans in analogical reasoning, highlighting a critical limitation in their ability to generalize from diverse data and affecting their applicability in various fields, unlike human adaptability to unfamiliar contexts.

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China Creates World's Thinnest Metal Materials

Chinese scientists have fabricated single-atom-layer metals, measuring 6.3 to 9.2 angstroms thick, using a novel method involving melting metals on an atomically flat molybdenum disulfide surface; this breakthrough enables applications in flexible electronics, catalysis, and quantum computing.

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Nano-Polymer Sensor Detects BPA in Food Packaging at Hitit University

Researchers at Hitit University are developing a smart nano-polymer sensor to detect Bisphenol A (BPA) levels in food and beverage packaging, funded by TÜBİTAK; the sensor's nano-scale design allows for easier sensor use and potential in-vivo applications.

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Brain-on-a-Chip Improves Alzheimer's Drug Development

The International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL) developed a brain-on-a-chip microdevice using microfluidics and a bio-membrane to simulate the blood-brain barrier, enabling more efficient testing of Alzheimer's drugs and reducing reliance on animal testing, potentially accelerating new tre...

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Infrared Contact Lenses Enable Dark Vision

Researchers in China created a contact lens using nanoparticles to convert infrared light (800-1600 nm) into visible light, enabling users to see in the dark; however, the image clarity is limited.

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Bosch and Element Six Create Joint Venture for Quantum Sensors

Bosch and Element Six formed Bosch Quantum Sensing to develop highly sensitive quantum sensors using synthetic diamonds; these sensors, capable of measuring minuscule magnetic fields, are projected to reach a multi-billion dollar market by the mid-2020s in medical and mobility applications, with a m...

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China Creates World's Thinnest Metals, Revolutionizing Electronics

Chinese scientists created the world's thinnest metal materials, measuring 6.3 to 9.2 angstroms thick, using an atomically flat molybdenum disulfide 'anvil' to shape melted metals; this unlocks potential applications in flexible electronics, catalysis, and quantum computing.

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Ultra-Black Velvet Ant: A Biomimicry Breakthrough

Brazilian entomologist Vinicius López discovered that the velvet ant species *Traumatomutilla bifurca* exhibits an ultra-black coloration, reflecting less than 0.5% of light, a rare phenomenon with potential applications in technology, as confirmed by research published in the Belstein Journal of Na...

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Sir Fraser Stoddart: Pioneer of Molecular Machines and Nanotechnology

Sir Fraser Stoddart, who died aged 82, pioneered the creation of artificial molecular machines in 1991, impacting nanotechnology with innovations like molecular lifts and high-capacity memory chips, and later focusing on hydrogen storage solutions.

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Microrobot Swarms: Collective Task Performance and Enhanced Autonomy

Researchers have developed micrometer-sized robots controlled by external magnetic fields that can collectively perform complex tasks, with potential applications in medicine and other fields; current research focuses on enhancing autonomy through feedback systems to optimize individual and collecti...

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