May 15, 2025 Scientists successfully control the direction of current in a superconductor, creating a superconducting diode. (Nanowerk News) What would happen if you combined the unparalleled efficiency of a superconductor with the flexibility and controllability of a semiconductor? Thanks to a new breakthrough in quantum materials, we may be...
Handy octopus robot can adapt to its surroundings
May 15, 2025 Scientists inspired by the octopus's nervous system have developed a robot that can decide how to move or grip objects by sensing its environment. (Nanowerk News) Scientists inspired by the octopus’s nervous system have developed a robot that can decide how to move or grip objects by...
Nanotechnology Now – Press Release: Superconductors: Amazingly orderly disorder: A surprising effect was discovered through a collaborative effort by researchers from TU Wien and institutions in Croatia, France, Poland, Singapore, Switzerland, and the US during the investigation of a special material: the atoms are
Home > Press > Superconductors: Amazingly orderly disorder: A surprising effect was discovered through a collaborative effort by researchers from TU Wien and institutions in Croatia, France, Poland, Singapore, Switzerland, and the US during the investigation of a special material: the atoms are Luka Akamović and Priyanka Reddy, researchers in...
Nanotechnology Now – Press Release: Programmable electron-induced color router array
Home > Press > Programmable electron-induced color router array Figure 1 | Design of on-chip CRs and its photon momentum modulation function. a Schematic of electron-induced CRs. Symmetrical Au nanoantenna under electron beam stimulation at the nanoantenna corner generates asymmetrical dichromatic dispersion radiation. b Experimental and simulated spectra obtained from...
Enzymes from scratch
May 13, 2025 Researchers developed a new workflow for designing enzymes from scratch, paving the way toward more efficient, powerful and environmentally benign chemistry. (Nanowerk News) Reporting in Science ("De novo design of porphyrin-containing proteins as efficient and stereoselective catalysts"), researchers at UC Santa Barbara, UCSF and the University of...
3D printing technology improves comfort, durability of smart wearables
May 14, 2025 Researchers demonstrate a particular 3D ink printing method for so-called smart fabrics that continues to perform well after repeated washings and abrasion tests. (Nanowerk News) Imagine a T-shirt that could monitor your heart rate or blood pressure. Or a pair of socks that could provide feedback on...
Team develops digital lab for data- and robot-driven materials science
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...