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Photosynthesis: a new view of how light energy is first captured
An international study involving Cnr Nano researchers proposes a new interpretation of primary charge separation in Photosystem II, suggesting that the different timescales observed experimentally arise from the dynamic molecular environment.
NanoColloquia 2026: the second-semester line-up is ready
The NanoColloquia 2026 programme for September–December is now available. Discover the upcoming talks and join Cnr Nano researchers and guests for engaging discussions and new perspectives on cutting-edge research.
The Horizon Europe project brings together 26 research institutions from 14 countries and more than 30 industrial partners to create the first pan-European federated digital infrastructure for materials research.
Miriam Serena Vitiello elected to the Italian Academy of Engineering and Technology
The Cnr Nano researcher joins ITATEC in recognition of her scientific contributions to terahertz photonics, quantum technologies and advanced materials research.
A new theoretical approach for graphene-based neutrino experiments
Researchers combine density functional theory and nuclear quantum mechanics to describe solid-state effects in tritium decay, supporting the next generation of neutrino-mass experiments.
From quantum systems to galaxies: a unified theory of extractable energy
A new study by Cnr Nano researcher Michele Campisi establishes a common framework for extractable energy across systems ranging from quantum systems to astrophysical structures. The work has been selected as an EPL Editor’s Choice.
Bipolar thermoelectricity uncovered in superconducting quantum devices
Researchers from Cnr Nano and Scuola Normale Superiore have theoretically demonstrated a new mechanism of quantum thermoelectricity, in superconducting devices operating at ultralow temperatures. The results are published in npj Quantum Information.
Quantum effects stabilize sliding ferroelectricity in 2D materials
Researchers at Cnr Nano have shown that excitonic effects play a key role in stabilizing sliding ferroelectricity in bilayer WTe₂, providing a deeper understanding of a promising platform for energy-efficient nanoelectronics.
On May 13th, our friend and colleague Valdis Corradini passed away. Part of the Cnr Nano community since its early days, he will be deeply missed by colleagues, collaborators and friends.
Cnr Nano drives the MaX–NCC training school on Advanced Spectroscopy
Cnr Nano leads the online school on advanced spectroscopy (May 5–7, 2026), featuring hands-on training with YAMBO and cutting-edge methods for excited-state materials.
Superconducting SQUID generates coherent microwave frequency combs
Cnr Nano scientists extend optical frequency comb techniques into the microwave domain using a superconducting SQUID. This approach enables compact on-chip signal generation for quantum technologies, sensing, and precision measurements.
A new route to enhanced thermoelectricity at the nanoscale
Researchers at Cnr Nano demonstrate a novel spin-based mechanism to enhance thermoelectricity in helical nanowires. By engineering spin–orbit interactions, the study opens new perspectives for heat management and energy conversion at the nanoscale.
Eliminating spurious Spin Torques in First-Principles simulations
A long-standing theoretical issue in the simulation of magnetic materials has now been resolved by Cnr Nano researcher and colleagues. The work has been published in Physical Review Letters.
On January 10th, our friend and colleague Filippo Fabbri passed away. A valued member of Cnr Nano, Filippo will be deeply missed for his scientific contributions and his warm, collaborative spirit.
Explore cutting-edge research at NanoColloquia 2026
The #NanoColloquia 2026 first-semester schedule is now available. Explore Cnr Nano’s seminar series and mark your calendars for engaging talks and discussions.
2nd Italian Glia Network Symposium: Cnr Nano among the organizers
The online event brought together the Italian and international neuroscience community to discuss the emerging role of glial cells in brain function and disease. The symposium highlighted young researchers’ contributions and the growing relevance of glial research for future therapeutic strategies.
Novel sensor enables direct detection of biofertilizers in soil
Developed by Cnr Nano and CREA, the technology lays the groundwork for a rapid method to measure microbial biofertilizers directly in the field, as reported in Microchemical Journal.
Graphene-Boosted laser breaks into the Terahertz forbidden band
By leveraging graphene plasmonics and optical nonlinearity, Cnr Nano researchers extend semiconductor laser emission to 10 THz, reaching a frequency range long deemed inaccessible. Results published in Nature Nanotechnology, which features the work on the issue’s cover.
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