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Magnetic Whirlpools Create Their Own Rhythms, Revealing New States of Matter

Study in Science shows how tiny magnetic structures can generate exotic quantum-like states on their own. Physicists at the Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (C2N), working with European collaborators, have discovered a surprising new way to control magnetism …

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Making nanodevices energy-autonomous

How can we power ever-smaller devices—such as miniaturized sensors or medical implants—without relying on an external energy source? To meet this challenge, researchers are exploring the properties of materials at the nanoscale. The ANR SCENIC project is part …

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Infinite zoom into the infinitely small

This digital artwork, created by Australian artist Luke Conroy and supported by C2N, offers a visual experience based on an infinite zoom—a gradual journey into the infinitely small. Designed from photographs submitted by C2N staff, it embodies a process of …

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Les Rencontres du C2N : showcasing our expertise and strengthening our shared culture

The second edition of the laboratory’s internal event, C2N Meetings, brought together all staff for a day dedicated to storytelling and highlighting the laboratory’s scientific and technological achievements. Hosted by science journalist Mathieu Rouault, the event offered an …

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C2N at the heart of the CNRS “Un temps d’avance” programme

C2N was recently selected to take part in the CNRS national programme “Un temps d’avance”, an initiative designed for public and private decision-makers (elected officials, industry representatives, and journalists). The programme aims to provide an immersive insight into the …

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