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Superhydrophobic biosensor could measure sweat vapors on the body

A newly developed biosensor features superhydrophobic material that measures sweat vapor without absorbing water.

February 23, 2023 Read more

Real-life 'quantum molycircuits' using exotic nanotubes

Researchers are working on quantum devices based on molybdenum disulfide nanotubes.

February 23, 2023 Read more

Learning from mushrooms could help to replace plastics in new high-performance ultra-light materials

Svcientists have unlocked the secret behind the extraordinary mechanical properties and ultra-light weight of certain fungi. The complex architectural design of mushrooms could be mimicked and used to create new materials to replace plastics.

February 23, 2023 Read more

Simultaneous electricity generation and filteration of wastewater

Researchers have developed an advanced membrane that can simultaneously provide drinking water and generate continuous electricity from various water resources, such as sewage/wastewater, seawater, and groundwater.

February 23, 2023 Read more

Bacteria-growen nanowires can 'smell' a vast array of chemical tracers

Scientists invented a nanowire that can be cheaply grown by common bacteria and tuned to 'smell' a vast array of chemical tracers - including those given off by people afflicted with a wide range of medical conditions, such as asthma and kidney disease.

February 23, 2023 Read more

First transient electronic bandage speeds healing by 30%

Researchers have developed a first-of-its-kind small, flexible, stretchable bandage that accelerates healing by delivering electrotherapy directly to the wound site. The bandage also actively monitors the healing process and then harmlessly dissolves into the body after it is no longer needed.

February 22, 2023 Read more

Twin-engine tiny robots for gastrointestinal inflammation therapy

Researchers have developed a twin-bioengine yeast micro/nanorobot with self-propelling and self-adaptive capabilities that can autonomously navigate to inflamed sites to provide gastrointestinal inflammation therapy via enzyme-macrophage switching.

February 22, 2023 Read more

Engineered anti-dust surfaces pave way for self-cleaning surfaces (w/video)

Researchers develop a new method to keep dust from sticking to surfaces. The result is the ability to make many types of materials dust resistant, from spacecraft to solar panels to household windows.

February 22, 2023 Read more

The quantum twisting microscope: A new lens on quantum materials

A clever take on the science of twistronics offers new ways of exploring quantum phenomena.

February 22, 2023 Read more

Nanomaterial boosts potency of coronavirus disinfectants

Scientists demonstrated that when the nanomaterial - a double-atom catalyst - is mixed with a peroxide-based disinfectant, the disinfectant is two-to-four times more effective in disabling a coronavirus strain compared to when the disinfectant is used alone.

February 22, 2023 Read more

Breakthrough enables battery-free smart tag technology

The system turns your smartphone into an RFID reader, saving costs and reducing e-waste.

February 22, 2023 Read more

A 5-minute PCR, faster than self-diagnosis kits

Development of ultrafast PCR technology using materials that generate heat when exposed to light. Expected for rapid diagnosis in pharmacies and clinics due to miniaturized device use.

February 22, 2023 Read more

Metasurface technology could create cheaper and thinner flat screens

Researchers have developed new technology that could usher in the next generation of thinner, higher-resolution and more energy efficient screens and electronic devices.

February 22, 2023 Read more

Solvent affects structure of nano-coatings

The study shows that the solvent in which the nanoparticles are suspended before the coating is applied determines the way in which the particles arrange themselves in the resulting layer. This means that the properties of the coating can be adapted to its intended use.

February 22, 2023 Read more

Nanofluidic devices offer solutions for studying single molecule chemical reactions

Researchers have developed principles and technologies of nanofluidic devices to freely manipulate nanomaterials, biomaterials, and molecules at the single-molecule level using fundamental technologies such as nanofluidic processing, functional integration, and fluidic control and measurement, which has pioneered the way to integrate various fields under nanofluidics.

February 22, 2023 Read more

Chiral detection of biomolecules based on reinforcement learning

Researchers introduced a nanostructure design platform based on reinforcement learning and manipulate optical properties.

February 21, 2023 Read more