Researchers unveil wireless power for medical implants using near-infrared light
Scientists are using near-infrared light to wirelessly power medical implants, aiming to reduce surgeries and enhance patient comfort.
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New technique enables precise atomic-scale manufacturing using electron beams
Researchers develop novel technique combining top-down electron beam control with bottom-up atomic self-assembly, enabling major advancements in automated, reproducible atomic-scale manufacturing.
The nanoscale magic of structural colors
Discover the nanoscale science behind nature's vivid structural colors. This article unravels how nanostructures like photonic crystals manipulate light without pigments to generate colors in organisms. Learn how researchers apply these bioinspired designs to develop advanced optical technologies.
New healable, recyclable polymer enables highly adaptable soft robots
Researchers develop fully recyclable, self-healing soft robots made of a novel dynamic polymer, enabling rapid wireless reprogramming and reshaping into new functions. The material overcomes previous challenges in recyclability for sustainable soft robotics.
New flexible sensor could enable continuous health monitoring
Researchers develop flexible health sensor with game-changing sensitivity. Integrating photoconductor and organic transistors enables exponential signal boost, allowing accurate continuous monitoring of heart rate, blood oxygen, blood pressure during normal daily activities.
Novel metamaterials leverage buckling to revolutionize vibration damping
Researchers develop revolutionary buckling metamaterials that leverage elastic instabilities to achieve extreme vibration damping, enabling lightweight yet stiff structures. The materials set hard limits on vibration transmission regardless of input acceleration.
'Drycells' promise to transform single cell research
Researchers have developed 'drycells', microdroplets that encapsulate single cells in a powdery shell. This breakthrough enables easy cell picking and has potential to advance tissue engineering and precision medicine.
Unleashing the power of metal-organic frameworks for next-gen catalysts
Researchers make a breakthrough in the field of catalysis, harnessing the potential of MOFs to create structurally ordered metal promoters. This groundbreaking study paves the way for more efficient and selective catalysts, revolutionizing various industries from energy to manufacturing.