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A nanobody against herpes

Scientitsts have now generated a mini-antibody that neutralizes a protein essential for the infection.

September 3, 2025 Read more

New tandem solar cells work on surfaces where silicon fails

Researchers have developed a perovskite-organic tandem solar cell that achieves 26.4 percent efficiency. Unlike rigid silicon modules, the lightweight design can generate power on curved or flexible surfaces, opening possibilities for clothing, vehicles, and building facades.

September 3, 2025 Read more

Carbon nanotube electrodes promise safer brain interfaces and vision restoration

Researchers created soft, conductive carbon nanotube electrodes that record brain activity safely, opening paths to neural prosthetics and advanced brain-machine interfaces.

September 3, 2025 Read more

Clear solar windows turn glass into hidden power generators

Researchers created transparent solar windows that capture sunlight at the edges, cutting PV cell needs while keeping buildings visually unchanged.

September 3, 2025 Read more

Nanotech pesticide mimics wasps to protect crops and reduce pollution

Researchers developed a nanotech pesticide that delivers rapid and long-term protection, boosts plant health, and reduces risks to the environment.

September 3, 2025 Read more

Golden sandwich makes the tiniest nanoparticles visible with simple optics

Researchers reveal a light amplification method that detects metallic nanoparticles as small as 1.8 nm without costly microscopes or dyes.

September 2, 2025 Read more

Molecular design advances patterning for organic electronics

A new organic material holds its shape under light and solvents, allowing engineers to build flexible, reliable electronics and light-sensitive devices without complex processing steps.

September 2, 2025 Read more

Novel kiri-origami structures enable high-performance stretchable electronics

Researchers develop hybrid kiri-origami structures that enable the fabrication of high-performance stretchable electronics using non-stretchable materials.

September 2, 2025 Read more

Geometry revealed at the heart of quantum matter

Scientists uncovered hidden geometry that distorts electron paths like gravity bends light, advancing quantum materials for faster data and lossless conduction.

September 2, 2025 Read more

Liquid crystal device lets scientists sculpt light in real time

A new liquid crystal device lets scientists control how light twists and behaves using voltage, making it possible to reshape light patterns without changing the physical structure of the device.

September 2, 2025 Read more

Scientists just rewrote the chemistry of graphene oxide

New findings reveal that organosulfate groups, not carboxyls, control graphene oxide's surface charge in water, challenging long-standing models and reshaping its chemical profile.

September 1, 2025 Read more

Shedding light on ultrafast heat transport in graphene

Researchers uncover ultrafast energy flow in graphene, revealing complex electron-phonon dynamics that challenge classical heat transfer models at the nanoscale.

September 1, 2025 Read more

A carbon sponge that blocks radar, masks heat, and weighs almost nothing

A lightweight carbon sponge absorbs over 99.9999 percent of radar signals and insulates against heat, offering dual stealth performance without added metals or coatings.

September 1, 2025 Read more

Rose petal design inspires self-cleaning sweat sensors

A breakthrough in wearable health tech offers sensors that resist irritation, ensure reliable readings, and improve long-term comfort.

September 1, 2025 Read more

Flexible nanofilms with programmable magnetism

Scientists created a simple method to tune magnetic behavior in nanoscale films by stretching flexible substrates, unlocking customizable materials for electronics, sensors, and energy-efficient tech.

September 1, 2025 Read more

AI tool flags over a thousand questionable scientific journals

Researchers built an AI tool that flags questionable journals, aiming to curb the spread of predatory publishing in research.

August 31, 2025 Read more