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Listening to the Nanopores : Smart Nanomaterials Use Humidity to "Tune" Hypersound Like a Guitar String
What if humidity could act as a control knob for hypersound ? Researchers have shown that nanometer-scale pores in thin films can “sense” moisture in the air and dynamically change how they trap sound, turning ordinary water vapor into …
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C2N Highlights 2025 : a year in review
Here is our Highlights 2025 report. This booklet presents an overview of the activities carried out and the research conducted within the laboratory. It also highlights the key institutional and scientific moments of 2025. These highlights once again demonstrate C2N’s …
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C2N, among the French laboratories, contributing to the study of the interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS with the MAJIS instrument
In November 2025, the ESA JUICE mission pointed five of its scientific instruments at the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, shedding new light on this rare visitor from another stellar system. The French instrument detected infrared emissions from water vapor …
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Inspiring women scientists…
They are astrophysicists, biologists, mathematicians, engineers, climatologists… All passionate, all bold, they have forged their own paths in the world of science. Their stories are powerful invitations to dream, to dare, and to explore—encouraging girls to pursue careers in …
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Video | Paroles d'expert.e : our technical professions at the heart of research
Our new video series takes you behind the scenes to meet the staff of our nanotechnology center (PIMENT platform), at the heart of the technical professions that support research and innovation. Faces, expertise, and above all, unwavering commitment. …
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