May 14, 2025 The digital laboratory (dLab) system fully automates the material synthesis and structural, physical property evaluation of thin-film samples. (Nanowerk News) Researchers at the University of Tokyo and their collaborators have developed a digital laboratory system that fully automates the material synthesis and the structural and physical property...
Sugar-coated nanotherapy dramatically improves neuron survival in Alzheimer’s model
May 14, 2025 A plant-based peptide therapy forms nanofibers that trap toxic proteins linked to neurodegeneration, preventing them from entering and damaging neurons. (Nanowerk News) Scientists at Northwestern University have developed a new approach that directly combats the progression of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)....
Dental floss measures stress hormones through saliva sensors
May 14, 2025 Dental floss embedded with saliva sensors detects cortisol accurately in real-time, providing a practical method for monitoring stress and improving health. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Stress is a widespread issue impacting physical, emotional, and cognitive health, yet measuring stress accurately remains challenging. Traditional approaches rely on subjective assessments like...
The scattering of black holes provide an important basis for understanding gravitational waves
May 14, 2025 International team calculates observable quantities such as scattering angle and emitted energy with unrivalled precision. (Nanowerk News) Black holes are unique objects in our universe. They curve space and time in a way that prevents light from escaping their immediate surroundings. When two black holes approach each...
Onion-like nanoparticles found in aircraft exhaust
May 14, 2025 Aircraft engines emit nanoparticles, including newly identified onion-like structures. Research explores their formation, health effects, and climate impacts. (Nanowerk News) Aircraft emit nanoparticles smaller than 50 nanometers—one nanometer being a millionth of a millimeter—into the atmosphere, from ground level to the upper troposphere. Studies conducted in Europe,...
Novel technology enables better understanding of complex biological samples
May 14, 2025 Researchers have developed a new technology that allows accurate visualization of the different parts that make up a single cell. (Nanowerk News) Tissues consist of a heterogenous mixture of different cell types, complicating our understanding of their biological functions and studies of disease. Now, a multi-institutional team...
Nanophotonic sensing and label-free imaging of extracellular vesicles
May 13, 2025 Imaging-based nanophotonic sensors using dielectric and plasmonic metasurfaces enable sensitive, label-free detection of small molecules and extracellular vesicles. (Nanowerk News) Proteins play a vital role in human health and detecting them is crucial in medical research and clinical practice. Protein assays are typically used to diagnose diseases,...
Light-driven cockroach cyborgs navigate without wires or surgery
May 13, 2025 Researchers unveil a bio-intelligent insect system using UV light to guide movement, reducing harm while improving control. (Nanowerk News) In a breakthrough that blends biology and robotics, researchers at The University of Osaka have created a new type of insect cyborg that can navigate autonomously—without wires, surgery,...