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Soft implant restores nerve function after spinal cord injury

Timed release of therapeutic molecules from a soft nanofiber-hydrogel implant supports nerve regrowth and circuit repair after spinal injury, restoring movement and bladder control in preclinical models.

September 19, 2025 Read more

Quantum coherence goes solid state in a polymer

This polymer-based system shows that coherent quantum behavior can be designed into stable, tunable, solution-processable materials compatible with real devices.

September 19, 2025 Read more

Scientists unlock new way to control light waves in two-dimensional materials

Researchers found a method to tune Dirac plasmon polaritons, paving the way for efficient terahertz devices that could revolutionize sensing, imaging, and computing.

September 19, 2025 Read more

'Quantum squeezing' a nanoscale particle for the first time

The achievement paves the way for understanding the transition between a particle's classical and quantum behavior.

September 18, 2025 Read more

Optimized materials in a flash (w/video)

AutoBot platform combines machine learning and robotics to rapidly find the best ways to make advanced materials.

September 18, 2025 Read more

DNA inspired metamaterials deliver reusable shock absorption through twist compression

A modular metamaterial mimics DNA geometry to combine twist compression, tunable stiffness, fast recovery, and reusable shock absorption for robotics and impact systems.

September 18, 2025 Read more

Nanodiamonds unlock near perfect light capture for quantum tech

Researchers use nanodiamonds and hybrid nanoantennas to capture nearly all emitted photons, advancing quantum sensors and secure communications.

September 18, 2025 Read more

Corrosion-resistant nanocatalyst tested for hydrogen production from seawater

Researchers report a ruthenium-based nanocatalyst that resists chloride corrosion and enables efficient hydrogen production directly from seawater in lab tests.

September 18, 2025 Read more

Energy efficient computing with brain inspired magnetic junctions

Physicists are developing an innovative approach that will significantly improve the energy efficiency of computers. They take their inspiration from the human brain.

September 18, 2025 Read more

Turning seafood waste into sustainable wearable health sensors

Researchers have created a prototype electronic device using a material made from seafood waste, paving the way for safe, flexible and sustainable wearable health sensors.

September 18, 2025 Read more

New light-powered motor fits inside a strand of hair

Researchers have made light-powered gears on a micrometer scale. This paves the way for the smallest on-chip motors in history, which can fit inside a strand of hair.

September 18, 2025 Read more

A graphene sandwich - deposited or transferred?

Spintronics devices will be key to realizing faster and more energy-efficient computers. To give us a better understanding of how to make them, scientists show how different manufacturing techniques influence the material properties of a key component.

September 18, 2025 Read more