# nanotechnology
Latest news and articles about nanotechnology
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Atomic‑Thin Magnet Shows Two Rare Phase Transitions, Confirming a 1970s Theory
A University of Texas at Austin team has observed two sequential magnetic states in an ultrathin two‑dimensional magnet as temperature falls, providing the first complete experimental verification of the six‑state clock model from the 1970s. The result clarifies how discrete symmetry and topological defects shape 2D magnetic order and points to avenues for engineering nanoscale spintronic devices, though practical applications will require raising operating temperatures and improving robustness.
Light‑Activated Nanoparticles Offer a More Targeted Way to Kill Cancer Cells — But Clinical Hurdles Remain
Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi have developed a light‑activated nanotechnology that kills cancer cells via localized heating, reporting enhanced precision and fewer side effects than conventional treatments. The approach, published in Cell Reports Physical Science, could improve detection and focal treatment for some tumours, but faces significant technical and clinical translation challenges.
Chinese Academy of Sciences Charts New Path for ‘Smart’ Liquid‑Metal Nanoparticles in Tumour Targeting and Drug Delivery
Scientists at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have revealed how deformable liquid‑metal nanoparticles self‑assemble in tumours, fuse inside cells and evade lysosomal degradation—mechanisms that could enable more effective, controllable nanomedicines. The work offers both a blueprint for intelligent nanoparticle design and a reminder of translational challenges around safety, reproducibility and scale‑up.