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Next-level technology for making time-released drugs

The technology employs high-resolution 3D printing and soft lithography to produce arrays of more than 300 nontoxic, biodegradable cylinders that are small enough to be injected with standard hypodermic needles.

April 3, 2023 Read more

The promising future of triboelectric nanogenerators in marine exploitation

Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) are rapidly emerging as a cutting-edge technology with the potential to revolutionize the marine industry. As a novel technology that has made significant progress over the past decade, TENGs have been regarded as one of the most efficient methods for harvesting low-frequency ocean energy.

April 3, 2023 Read more

A graphene sensor to wirelessly control robots using only brain waves

It sounds like something from science fiction: Don a specialized, electronic headband and control a robot using your mind. But now, researchers have taken a step toward making this a reality.

April 3, 2023 Read more

Team uses natural catalysts to develop low-cost way of producing green hydrogen

Experts have joined forces to develop a practical way to produce green hydrogen using sustainable catalysts.

April 2, 2023 Read more

Ultrasmall swirling magnetic vortices detected in iron-containing material

A multi-institutional team discovered surprising properties in a magnetic material. This discovery could be applicable to information storage, such as computer memory and high-efficiency microelectronics.

April 2, 2023 Read more

New type of friction discovered in ligand-protein systems

Scientists have discovered a new, direction-dependent friction in proteins called anisotropic friction. The results provide a key piece of the puzzle for understanding friction in technical applications and biological complexes.

March 31, 2023 Read more

Can we connect to a virtual world like in the movie 'The Matrix'?

Recent advancements in microrobot technology have been developed to externally connect in vivo neural networks, bringing us one step closer to this futuristic concept.

March 31, 2023 Read more

A high-performance transparent-flexible electronic device based on a copper-graphene nanowire synthesized by scintillation

The world's first technology for synthesizing high-quality and low-cost copper-graphene nanowire using intense scintillation has facilitated implementation of a high-performance transparent-flexible electronic device based on copper-graphene nanowires.

March 31, 2023 Read more

Connecting distant silicon qubits for scaling up quantum computers

The linking of two distant qubits will help to develop larger, more complex quantum computers based on silicon quantum dots.

March 31, 2023 Read more

A new model predicts the flexibility of DNA movement at the molecular scale

This work is a milestone in the mesoscopic simulation of DNA. It presents a systematic and comprehensive study of DNA movement correlations and a new method to capture them.

March 31, 2023 Read more

Bridging the gap: Exploring the synergy between nanophotonics and artificial intelligence

As AI and nanophotonics have distinct backgrounds, there is often a knowledge gap for those interested in this interdisciplinary area. A new book, the first of its kind, aims to introduce the fundamentals of both nanophotonics and machine learning, specifically deep learning, and to help readers understand how these fields can enhance each other.

March 30, 2023 Read more

Thermal MXene spray coating can harness infrared radiation for heating or cooling

The discovery, which is tied to MXene's ability to regulate the passage of ambient infrared radiation, could lead to advances in thermal clothing, heating elements and new materials for radiative heating and cooling.

March 30, 2023 Read more

New nanoparticles can perform gene-editing in the lungs

Using these RNA-delivery particles, researchers hope to develop new treatments for cystic fibrosis and other lung diseases.

March 30, 2023 Read more

First real-time glimpse into the growth habits of nanoparticles (w/video)

For the first time ever, researchers have watched the mesmerizing process of nanoparticles self-assembling into solid materials. In the stunning new videos, particles rain down, tumble along stairsteps and slide around before finally snapping into place to form a crystal's signature stacked layers.

March 30, 2023 Read more

Energy-efficient and customisable inorganic membranes for a cleaner future

A breakthrough in synthesis strategy enables the facile formulation of inorganic membranes that are not just energy-efficient but also highly customisable, potentially revolutionising the way many industries operate for greater sustainability.

March 30, 2023 Read more

BIGTUNA bioimaging tool helps researchers see small

Novel nano-optical technology tracks communications in living cells.

March 30, 2023 Read more