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Can nanobots play follow the leader?

Researchers demonstrate the first steps in the design of tiny particles that can perform specialized tasks, such as targeted delivery of drugs or other cargo.

September 10, 2025 Read more

Cat whiskers guide scientists to smarter, tougher wearable sensors

Inspired by cat whiskers, researchers develop novel biomass fiber aerogels, featuring exceptional pressure sensitivity and rapid response times.

September 10, 2025 Read more

Solid-state batteries get a boost with new protective coating

A thin, glass-like layer could be the key to longer-lasting, cost-effective solid-state batteries.

September 10, 2025 Read more

New design layer could stop hidden cracks in flexible electronics

Engineers discovered hidden cracks in flexible electronics and proposed a new design that could make foldable devices and solar cells more durable.

September 10, 2025 Read more

Nanopositioning and micropositioning essentials with short delivery and volume savings

High-precision building blocks engineered for sub-micron and nanometer-level motion control - new from PI

September 10, 2025 Read more

A flash of light switches heat flow in a common crystal

Light exposure switches heat flow in barium titanate by altering its structure, offering a reversible method for dynamic thermal control in ferroelectric materials.

September 9, 2025 Read more

When symmetry breaks in tiny spaces

Nanopores unlock hidden chirality in exotic liquid crystals.

September 9, 2025 Read more

Superhydrophobic recycled tire coating shields steel from marine corrosion

Researchers developed a superhydrophobic coating from recycled tires that resists wear and protects steel from rust in tough marine environments while recycling waste rubber.

September 9, 2025 Read more

Butterfly wings inspire solution to impossible problem

The iridescent blue of butterfly wings has inspired researchers to find a solution to a challenge previously considered insurmountable - dynamically tuning advanced optical processes at visible wavelengths.

September 9, 2025 Read more

Scientists crack atomic precision etching of hafnium oxide without halogen gases

Scientists successfully etched this hard-to-etch material at room temperature without using halogen gases for the first time.

September 9, 2025 Read more

The nano sweat patch that could replace blood tests

A research team developed a wearable sweat patch that tracks health markers in real time, opening possibilities for easier disease monitoring.

September 8, 2025 Read more

Nanoplastics detection chip works like a test strip

A first-of-its-kind method that's cheap, portable and powerful in detecting harmful nanoplastics particles has been developed by an international consortium of researchers, with far-reaching implications for global health and environmental science.

September 8, 2025 Read more

Palladium nanocatalyst transforms CO2 into clean-burning ethanol

Research team designs a palladium-zirconium phosphate catalyst that converts CO2 into ethanol with 92% efficiency, pointing to scalable clean fuel solutions.

September 8, 2025 Read more

New hybrid nanomaterial cleans wastewater of stubborn antibiotics

Researchers create a nanocomposite that removes 95% of antibiotics from water, offering a sustainable tool against drug pollution and antimicrobial resistance.

September 8, 2025 Read more

Ultrasmall fluorescent nanoparticles take down hard-to-kill bacteria

Fluorescent nanomaterials smaller than 10 nm can disrupt drug-resistant bacteria through multiple mechanisms while enabling real-time imaging, offering a new direction in antimicrobial strategy development.

September 7, 2025 Read more

Bamboo-inspired design improves ion flow in thick MXene electrodes

A bamboo-inspired design helps ions move faster through thick energy storage materials, improving performance and enabling more efficient, scalable batteries and supercapacitors.

September 7, 2025 Read more