New method precisely measures radioactivity in tiny samples

Researchers have demonstrated a new and faster method for detecting and measuring the radioactivity of minuscule amounts of radioactive material. The innovative technique, known as cryogenic decay energy spectrometry, could have far-reaching impacts, from improving cancer treatments to ensuring the safety of nuclear waste cleanup.

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New technique for measuring DNA damage could improve cancer therapy and radiological emergency response

Scientists have developed a new technique for measuring how radiation damages DNA molecules. This technique, which passes DNA through tiny openings called nanopores, detects radiation damage faster and more accurately than existing methods.

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Carbon nanotube ‘smart windows’ offer energy savings

Researchers have developed a new type of electrically controlled, near-infrared smart window that can cut near-infrared light transmission by almost 50%. In these smart windows, carbon nanotubes are grown so they stand upright on the glass, like a microscopic forest. Depending on the voltage applied, the nanotubes can either absorb infrared light and block heat from the sun or let the infrared light through.

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Researchers visualize decision-making in nanomagnetic structures

Scientists have unveiled a novel approach to understanding stochasticity in tiny magnetic structures. Their work explores the intricate decision-making processes of nanomagnetic Galton boards, a modern take on a classical concept in statistics and computing.

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