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Tomasz Smoleński studies simple rules that create quantum wonders

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Swiss Nanoscience Institute, University of Basel @nanoscience.ch · Sep 4

Congratulations to our new SNI member Prof. Tomasz Smoleński for receiving an ERC Starting Grant. We look forward to see more of his work about the surprising behavior of many interacting electrons.
▶️ Watch him explain his research: youtu.be/NRnFXdoG-lo
@unibas.ch ##ERCGrant #quantum #optpelectronic

Discharge and electron correlation of radical molecules in a supramolecular assembly on superconducting Pb(111)

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Rémy Pawlak @pawlakremy.bsky.social · Aug 29

In @nanoscale-journals.rsc.org, we show the control discharge using STM/AFM of tetrazapyrene radicals on Pb(111).
pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a... @siemens-ring.bsky.social, @snsf.ch, @erc.europa.eu, @nanoscience.ch, @unibas.ch @nanolino-unibas.bsky.social @unibe.ch @uliaschauer.bsky.social

Precise control over the charge-state of radical molecules on surfaces is essential for engineering correlated electronic states in nanoscale architectures. Here, we demonstrate the supramolecular ass...

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Swiss Nanoscience Institute, University of Basel @nanoscience.ch · Aug 11

Researchers from the SNI network improved #acoustic #tweezers by combining a reusable sonic chip with a disposable #microfluidic chip, enabling more efficient, cost-effective experiments while reducing cross-contamination. 🧪
@unibas.ch @psich.bsky.social
nanoscience.unibas.ch/en/news/deta...

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Swiss Nanoscience Institute, University of Basel @nanoscience.ch · Aug 5

🎓 New PhD projects in #nanobiology, #nanochemistry & #nanophysics at the SNI PhD School! Apply now to join our #interdisciplinary community. 🧪
📌 Info: nanoscience.unibas.ch/en/forschung...
@unibas.ch @biozentrum.unibas.ch @eth-bsse.bsky.social
@psich.bsky.social @scisonja.bsky.social #nanoscience

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Swiss Nanoscience Institute, University of Basel @nanoscience.ch · Jul 28

A highly complex #Kagome network is self-assembled from a single molecular building block on metal surfaces (Ag(111), Au(111)) — despite the apparent simplicity of the molecule itself. 🧪
📌More at: nanoscience.unibas.ch/en/news/deta... @unibas.ch @psich.bsky.social #selfassembly #sni #nanoscience

🎉 20 Jahre Nanowissenschaften an der Universität Basel – Ein Grund zum Feiern! 🎓

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Sonja Schmid @scisonja.bsky.social · Jul 24

Quick! 💣💥
Dont miss to sign up for the "Spreng-Vorlesung"
@unibas.ch
– the explosive lecture for all ages! #TheMagicOfChemistry

🌐: St. Johanns-Ring 19, 4056 #Basel
⏰: Fri or Sat Sept 12 or 13, at 11am and 2pm each (=4 shows!)
RSVP: chemie.unibas.ch/en/sprengvor...

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Swiss Nanoscience Institute, University of Basel @nanoscience.ch · Jul 24

Rotating magnetic fields for more stable #qubits!
Researchers from the #SNI_Network have developed a method to better control and stabilize quantum states in semiconducting nanowires. A step forward for #QuantumComputing!
📄 Read more: nanoscience.unibas.ch/en/news/deta...
@unibas.ch #innovation

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Swiss Nanoscience Institute, University of Basel @nanoscience.ch · Jun 30

🎉 20 years ago, the first students graduated with a Bachelor's in Nanoscience from the University of Basel! Here's a short video with impressions from the anniversary celebration. 🧪✨ #Nano20 #Nanoscience @unibas.ch #interdisciplinary #networking #studyprogram

www.youtube.com/shorts/HQwey...

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Swiss Nanoscience Institute, University of Basel @nanoscience.ch · Jun 26

📢 New SNI INSight is out! 🧪
Awards, new applied Nano-Argovia projects, guest article, startup news & more from the Swiss Nanoscience Institute^s community.
📌 Read now: nanoscience.unibas.ch/en/outreach/...

#SNI #Nanoscience #Research @unibas.ch @psich.bsky.social @fhnw.ch @unibas.ch

Swiss Nanoscience Institute, University of Basel @nanoscience.ch · Jun 12

The #SwissNanoConvention in Brugg 2025 has started! We are looking forward to 2 inspiring days full of #nanoscience and #nanotechnology.
📌 Meet the SNI team at our booth!
@psich.bsky.social @EPFL #Brugg

Swiss Nanoscience Institute, University of Basel @nanoscience.ch · May 26

Ein bunter Tag am #phaenovum in #Lörrach🧪
Beim Open Day waren wir mit dabei und haben mit neugierigen Kindern & Eltern bunte Schokolade 🍫 ganz ohne Farbstoffe hergestellt. Danke für das große Interesse, die spannenden Gespräche und die leuchtenden Augen! ✨
#Nanotechnologie #MINT

Swiss Nanoscience Institute, University of Basel @nanoscience.ch · May 15

✨Yesterday, our 6th-semester nanoscience students hosted Small Talk! Great talks & posters on their block courses. 🧪
🏆 Congrats to Linus, Eduard & Sarah for winning best poster, talk & design! And many thanks to all reviewers from the Dept. of #Physics, #Chemistry and @biozentrum.unibas.ch. 👏

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Euresearch @euresearch.ch · Apr 30

Are you interested in the funding opportunities of Horizon Europe Health 2025?
®️Register for this online event on 15 May, 13:30-17:00

🔗 https://f.mtr.cool/xoakyfgzvq

#HorizonEU #Health #cluster1

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Swiss Nanoscience Institute, University of Basel @nanoscience.ch · Apr 30

🔬 Das Nano Imaging Lab des SNI der @unibas.ch hatte Besuch vom MTA-Kollegium der allgemeinen #Gewerbeschule #Basel. Mit dem ferngesteuerten #Rasterelektronenmikroskop ging’s direkt in die faszinierende #Nanowelt! Interessiert?
👉 nanoscience.unibas.ch/de/news/deta...
#Nanoimaging #MINT #FIB #REM

World Quantum Day 2025: Quantum needs Nano

Swiss Nanoscience Institute, University of Basel @nanoscience.ch · Apr 28

Wir waren das erste Mal beim #Frühlingsfest auf dem #Gurten. Es hat viel Spass gemacht in die Welt der kleinen Strukturen einzutauchen und zu basteln. Bis zum nächsten Mal! @unibas.ch #Nano #Nanowissenschaften #MINT #Experimente #Nano-Neugier

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Swiss Nanoscience Institute, University of Basel @nanoscience.ch · Apr 25

Researchers from the SNI network developed two new #spectroscopic methods for the #quantitative detection of functional groups on the surface of #nanoparticles. They published their results in Small Structures. 🧪
More at: nanoscience.unibas.ch/en/news/deta...
@unibas.ch #deRooLab #NanoImaging

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Swiss Nanoscience Institute, University of Basel @nanoscience.ch · Apr 14

For #WorldQuantumDay 2025, researchers at @unibas.ch show how #quantum science depends on #nanoscience. No nanotech, no quantum breakthroughs.
🎥 Go behind the scenes in this new video!
👉 youtu.be/ZE5pYFDzt9s#...
👉 nanoscience.unibas.ch/en/
#quantum25 #IYQ2025 #Nanoscience #QuantumPhysics #SNI

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Swiss Nanoscience Institute, University of Basel @nanoscience.ch · Apr 9

🔬Nano Imaging Lab User Event 2025 🧪:
We got exciting insights into nanoimaging in research & industry. Big thanks to the NI Lab team & all speakers!
More at: nanoscience.unibas.ch/en/news/deta...
#NanoImaging @unibas.ch

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Swiss Nanoscience Institute, University of Basel @nanoscience.ch · Apr 3

Sooo happy to have you as an active member in our interdisciplinary network!

Swiss Nanoscience Institute, University of Basel @nanoscience.ch · Apr 2

✨ SNI Annual Report – interactive, informative and entertaining!
📌 What you can expect:
- an animated version with intuitive navigation that is fun to watch
- a comprehensive scientific supplement 🧪

Discover now: nanoscience.unibas.ch/en/news/deta...
@unibas.ch @psich.bsky.social @fhnw.ch #nano

Nano & Kunst im Cartoonmuseum

Swiss Nanoscience Institute, University of Basel @nanoscience.ch · Apr 1

🔬✨ Nano trifft Kunst! 🎨🩸
Das SNI der @unibas.ch begleitete einen kreativen Workshop im #CartoonmuseumBasel: Schüler:innen erforschten mit Thomas Otts #Schabkarton-Technik die Verbindung von Nanowissenschaft & Kunst. 🧪 youtu.be/7npsHjMpqvc
#IBSAFoundation #Nano #Wissenschaft #MINT #ThomasOtt

International Women's Day 2025 – Andrea Hofmann

Swiss Nanoscience Institute, University of Basel @nanoscience.ch · Mar 8

✨ On this International Women's Day, we celebrate the women who are pushing the frontiers of #science and #innovation and we turn the spotlight on a woman in #quantum #research. 🧪
Let yourself be inspired!
youtu.be/Cwz9ofL5PqY
@unibas.ch #IYQ #IWD2025 #WomenInScience #Weltfrauentag #IWD #IWD2025

Bacterial attack only as defense

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Swiss Nanoscience Institute, University of Basel @nanoscience.ch · Mar 6

🔬 #Bakterien kämpfen ständig um ihr Überleben. Aber wusstest du, dass manche von ihnen mit einer #Nanoharpune zurückschiessen, wenn ihre äussere Membran beschädigt wird? 💥 🧪
youtu.be/0uOVdcOy3vQ @biozentrum.unibas.ch @basler-lab.bsky.social #Rasterkraftmikroskopie #ScienceAdvances