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New DNA barcoding method reveals why most gene therapy nanoparticles fail in cells

Researchers developed a DNA barcoding assay to measure nanoparticle cargo escape in living organisms, enabling a new class of lipid nanoparticles for more efficient gene editing.

March 11, 2026 Read more

New robotic microfluidic platform brings AI to lipid nanoparticle design

Engineers have developed an automated microfluidic platform that dramatically accelerates the formulation of lipid nanoparticles, the delivery vehicles behind mRNA vaccines and gene therapies.

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Liquid crystal micro droplet enables nanosecond optical switching

Researchers use a dye-doped liquid crystal droplet to achieve nanosecond all-optical switching, offering an energy-efficient soft-matter platform for future optical computing.

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Moisture driven polymers improve efficiency of direct air carbon capture

Researchers characterized two moisture-swing polymers for direct air capture, finding that macropore structure governs CO2 sorption capacity and kinetics.

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Light management strategies for higher efficiency all perovskite tandem solar cells

A comprehensive review examines optical loss reduction and photon utilization strategies that could push all perovskite tandem solar cells toward their 45 percent efficiency limit.

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Configurable modular precision linear stage family with thousands of possible configurations

Modular Precision Linear stages offer a configurable platform for high-precision linear positioning, with online selection of mechanical, drive, and feedback options.

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Solar-powered graphene membrane filters battery-grade lithium from concentrated brine

A graphene membrane uses sunlight to separate lithium from magnesium-rich brine, achieving 28-fold enrichment without electricity or pumps.

March 10, 2026 Read more

Atom-thin material could help solve chip manufacturing problem 

A 2D material called chromium oxychloride dramatically outperforms traditional hard masks in chip fabrication, resisting plasma etching far better at nanoscale thicknesses.

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Real-time nanoscale tracking of mineral growth on bioorganic coatings

Study compares calcium phosphate mineralization on polydopamine and zein coated titanium dioxide nanoparticles using quartz crystal microbalance measurements.

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Chemical shifts help track molecules breaking apart in real time

Tracking ultrafast charge rearrangement during molecular breakup using time-resolved X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy.

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Miniature laser technology could bring lab testing into your home

Researchers developed a thumbnail-sized chip integrating laser and optics for portable biosensors, enabling point-of-care biomolecular testing outside labs.

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How to make magnets act like graphene

Engineers found a surprising link between graphene electrons and magnetic spin waves in magnonic crystals, offering new insights for RF technology and both fields.

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Chinese acupuncture meets nanotechnology for controllable, sustained pain relief

Magnetoelectric nanoparticles embedded in a hydrogel and delivered by a threaded acupuncture needle activate mast cells under magnetic fields, producing controllable, sustained pain relief without electrodes.

March 9, 2026 Read more

Why nanotechnology breakthroughs often stagnate before reaching the market

Study of 250 European firms finds organisational bottlenecks, not weak science, are the main barrier to turning nanotechnology discoveries into real-world products.

March 9, 2026 Read more

Smart ceramics reveal a new way to control heat transfer, boosting thermal conductivity nearly threefold

Scientists used electric fields to extend heat-carrying vibrations in ceramics, revealing a promising path toward solid-state devices that actively manage thermal energy flow.

March 7, 2026 Read more

Metal alloy that shrinks when heated could advance precision nanotechnology

A hydrogen-treated metal alloy shrinks instead of expanding when heated, driven by magnetism, offering customizable materials for nanotechnology.

March 7, 2026 Read more