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Cleaning up space with gecko technology

A satellite docking system with gecko-inspired silicone surfaces uses van der Waals forces to capture space debris and move it to safe disposal orbits.

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Magnetic nanowires take hydrogen production to the next level

Scientists create magnetic nanowire catalyst that boosts oxygen evolution, a key step in hydrogen production from water.

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Self powered crystal turns mechanical stress into near infrared light for sensing

Chromium doped lithium aluminate converts mechanical stress into near infrared light without pre charging or afterglow, enabling precise sensing and imaging in security and biomedical applications.

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Using lasers to control vibrations

Scientists used lasers to cool sound vibrations in large objects to their quantum ground state, a breakthrough for communications and quantum computing.

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Scientists unlock precise control of nanoscale moire patterns using MOFs

Researchers use metal-organic frameworks to fine-tune moire patterns, paving the way for advances in superconductivity, photonics, and quantum technologies.

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Machine learning reveals the mysteries of thin films at atomic scale

Researchers used experiments and machine learning to accurately model the disordered atomic structure of amorphous aluminum oxide for the first time.

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Precision gantry systems, built to your specs

PI offers custom gantry motion systems for precision automation in inspection, metrology, laser work, micro-assembly, and high-end 3D printing.

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Nanoparticles kill cancer cells by making them swell until their membranes break

Lipid nanoparticles without drugs can make some cancer cells swell and burst, offering a new way to target tumors resistant to existing treatments.

August 13, 2025 Read more

Fast, accurate, low-cost diagnostics: No lab required

Low-cost nanoparticle blood test detects diseases like COVID-19, Ebola, AIDS, or Lyme in 15 minutes using just one drop of blood.

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New method loads mRNA into exosomes in 10 minutes - just mix and go

A novel drug-loading technique that allows large biomolecules to be efficiently incorporated into exosomes simply by mixing.

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New nanocatalyst pushes hydrogen production closer to affordable clean energy

A nickel-cobalt phosphide and silver nanowire nanocatalyst boosts hydrogen output in acidic conditions, paving the way for more durable and cost-effective clean energy.

August 12, 2025 Read more

Finding clarity in noisy data with a new way to recover nanoscale signals

Combining modeling and machine learning to recover accurate nanoscale signals from noisy piezoresponse force microscopy data.

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MXene sensors with silver nanoparticles achieve reliable wide range pressure detection for smart applications

Printed nanomaterial sensors provide fast, accurate, and durable pressure detection for wearable, medical, and smart devices in demanding environments.

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Pressing pause on DNA transcription

What happens on the atomic scale when DNA transcription is paused has been unveiled for the first time.

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Rapid fabrication method boosts efficiency of high-performance MOF membranes

Scientists develop a fast, low-cost method to make ultrathin MOF membranes, enhancing industrial gas separation and desalination while cutting energy use and emissions.

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Could caterpillar guts help to manufacture nanomaterials?

Chemists swap flasks for the intestines of larvae to modify nanocarbon belts, revealing a new route to chemical synthesis.

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