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Squishy, metal-free magnets to power robots and guide medical implants (w/video)
Strong enough to move soft robots and medical capsules, weak enough to not ruin MRI images.
January 16, 2024
Study reveals a reaction at the heart of many renewable energy technologies
New insights into how proton-coupled electron transfers occur at an electrode could help researchers design more efficient fuel cells and electrolyzers.
January 16, 2024
Chemists find new way to rid boron nitride nanotubes of impurities
Researchers figured out how to get rid of hard-to-remove impurities in boron nitride nanotubes using phosphoric acid and fine-tuning the reaction.
January 16, 2024
Modified soft material promises better bioelectronics
Scientists modified an existing biocompatible material so that it conducts electricity efficiently in wet environments and can send and receive ionic signals from biological media.
January 16, 2024
Contact lenses to diagnose glaucoma
The new contact lenses contain micro-sensors which monitor changes in intra-ocular pressure over a period of several hours, sending the data collected wirelessly so it can be analysed by an ophthalmologist and a diagnosis given.
January 16, 2024
Light-driven molecular jackhammers destroy cancer cells
Scientists have developed methods to enhance near-infrared light-powered molecular machines called 'molecular jackhammers' that can perforate cell membranes on command.
January 16, 2024
Advancement in thermoelectricity could light up the Internet of Things
Researchers have improved the efficiency of heat-to-electricity conversion in gallium arsenide semiconductor microstructures.
January 16, 2024
Material science advance could lead to airplanes that optimize their shape in flight
Study introduces a new path for development of materials that can be programmed to shapeshift in 3D autonomously.
January 16, 2024
Plasmonic metasurface anti-icing film only requires sunlight
Researchers developed an anti-icing and de-icing film coating technology that can apply the photothermal effect of gold nanoparticles to industrial sites without the need for heating wires, periodic spray or oil coating of anti-freeze substances, and substrate design alterations.
January 16, 2024
Soldering wounds with light and nano thermometers
Researchers developed a soldering process with nanoparticles that gently fuses tissue. The soldering technique is expected to prevent wound healing disorders and life-threatening complications from leaking sutures.
January 16, 2024
Physicists identify overlooked uncertainty in real-world experiments like optical tweezers
Physicists argue that uncertainty in the thermodynamic parameters themselves - built into equations that govern the energetic behavior of the system - may also influence the outcome of an experiment.
January 15, 2024
'Optical fingerprints' on an electron beam
Scientists show for the first time how electrons can distinguish complex light states in a microscopic light storage in a TEM.
January 15, 2024
Breakthrough method enables scalable hexagonal boron nitride synthesis for superior corrosion protection
Researchers demonstrate an easily scalable approach for depositing protective hexagonal boron nitride films on diverse iron and nickel alloys using only dinitrogen and boron sources. The method promises to revolutionize corrosion and wear prevention across critical industries like infrastructure, marine systems and transportation.
January 15, 2024
Research sheds new light on Moon rock formation solving major puzzle in lunar geology
New research has cracked a vital process in the creation of a unique rock type from the Moon. The discovery explains its signature composition and very presence on the lunar surface at all, unravelling a mystery which has long eluded scientists.
January 15, 2024
Tracking molecules at turbo speed
Scientists devise method to speed up observations of high-throughput microbiological process.
January 15, 2024
Bladder tumors reduced by 90% using nanorobots
Tiny nanomachines are propelled by urea present in urine and precisely target the tumour, attacking it with a radioisotope carried on their surface.
January 15, 2024
The power of pause: Controlled deposition for effective and long-lasting organic devices
Researchers move a step closer to making conventional optoelectronic devices more lightweight and flexible.
January 15, 2024
New research opens doors to next-generation memristive devices
Researchers address challenges in data retention and endurance of these devices by developing a silver-dispersive chalcogenide thin film.
January 15, 2024