Jun 04, 2025 Advanced contact lenses with stable MXene coatings provide enhanced protection against electromagnetic radiation. (Nanowerk News) With recent advancements in technology, the Internet of Things and wireless devices are in high demand. However, these innovations also raise concerns about prolonged exposure to electromagnetic radiation (EMR), which may pose...
Millions of new solar system objects to be found and ‘filmed in technicolor’
Jun 04, 2025 A group of astronomers from across the globe have revealed new research showing that millions of new solar system objects will be detected by a brand-new facility, which is expected to come online later this year. (Nanowerk News) A group of astronomers from across the globe, including...
How new technology is changing egg donation
Jun 03, 2025 New technologies are transforming egg donation by reducing injections, improving egg quality assessment, and reshaping donor experiences across global clinics. (Nanowerk News) Egg donation is undergoing a technological shift that promises to make the process faster, safer, and less physically demanding. These advances matter because infertility affects...
Insect protein blocks bacterial infection
Jun 03, 2025 A protein that gives fleas their bounce has been used to boot out bacteria cells, with lab results demonstrating the material's potential for preventing medical implant infection. (Nanowerk News) The collaborative study led by researchers at RMIT University is the first reported use of antibacterial coatings made...
Memory matters for quantum atomic motion on metals
Max Planck Institute for the Structure and Dynamics of Matter. "Memory matters for quantum atomic motion on metals." Nanowerk, 3 June 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=66966.php. Max Planck Institute for the Structure and Dynamics of Matter. (2025, June 3). Memory matters for quantum atomic motion on metals. Nanowerk. https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=66966.php Max Planck Institute for...
Nanodomains hold the key to next-generation solar cells
DESY. "Nanodomains hold the key to next-generation solar cells." Nanowerk, 3 June 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=66967.php. DESY. (2025, June 3). Nanodomains hold the key to next-generation solar cells. Nanowerk. https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=66967.php DESY, "Nanodomains hold the key to next-generation solar cells," Nanowerk, June 3, 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=66967.php.
A new approach allows researchers to catch a photocatalyst in action
Jun 03, 2025 Using an X-ray laser, the method revealed atomic motions in a simple catalyst, opening the door to study more complex molecules key to chemical processes in industry and nature. (Nanowerk News) Catalysts facilitate crucial chemical reactions in nature and industry alike. In a subset of them, catalytic...
Nanovaccine uses bacterial toxins to trigger immune memory against MRSA
Jun 03, 2025 Researchers design a nanovaccine that detects MRSA toxins, kills bacteria with heat, and captures antigens to train the immune system for lasting protection. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Infectious disease control is undergoing a fundamental shift as bacterial resistance outpaces drug development. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a pathogen linked to...
Programmable 2D quantum material enabled by hierarchical moire structures
Jun 03, 2025 Researchers identify hierarchical moire patterns in 2D materials, enabling a tunable platform for designing next-generation quantum materials at the atomic scale. (Nanowerk News) Seoul National University College of Engineering has announced that a joint research team led by Professor Hyobin Yoo from the Department of Materials Science...
Physicists create ‘the world’s smallest violin’ using nanotechnology (w/video)
Jun 03, 2025 Phycicists have used cutting-edge nanolithography to create what they believe may be 'the world's smallest violin', which is small enough to fit within the width of a human hair. (Nanowerk News) Physicists at Loughborough University have used cutting-edge nanotechnology to create what they believe may be 'the...