3D and 4D printing revolutionize electromagnetic metamaterials

Engineering Front. "3D and 4D printing revolutionize electromagnetic metamaterials." Nanowerk, 4 June 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/news2/gadget/newsid=66977.php. Engineering Front. (2025, June 4). 3D and 4D printing revolutionize electromagnetic metamaterials. Nanowerk. https://www.nanowerk.com/news2/gadget/newsid=66977.php Engineering Front, "3D and 4D printing revolutionize electromagnetic metamaterials," Nanowerk, June 4, 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/news2/gadget/newsid=66977.php.

Smart hydrogels enable tunable electromagnetic shielding with light and heat

Jun 04, 2025 A light- and temperature-responsive hydrogel combines MXene and PNIPAM to achieve reversible, high-performance EMI shielding across a wide GHz range. (Nanowerk Spotlight) The rapid growth of wireless communication technologies—from 5G networks to wearable electronics—has led to an increasingly dense electromagnetic (EM) environment. While EM waves are the...

Scientists build first genetic ‘toggle switch’ for plants, paving the way for smarter farming

Colorado State University. "Scientists build first genetic 'toggle switch' for plants, paving the way for smarter farming." Nanowerk, 4 June 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/news2/biotech/newsid=66980.php. Colorado State University. (2025, June 4). Scientists build first genetic 'toggle switch' for plants, paving the way for smarter farming. Nanowerk. https://www.nanowerk.com/news2/biotech/newsid=66980.php Colorado State University, "Scientists build first...

Nanoparticle smart spray helps crops block infection before it starts

National University of Singapore. "Nanoparticle smart spray helps crops block infection before it starts." Nanowerk, 4 June 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=66979.php. National University of Singapore. (2025, June 4). Nanoparticle smart spray helps crops block infection before it starts. Nanowerk. https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=66979.php National University of Singapore, "Nanoparticle smart spray helps crops block infection before...

A discovery that challenges planet formation theories

University of Liège. "A giant planet around a tiny star: A discovery that challenges planet formation theories." Nanowerk, 4 June 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/news2/space/newsid=66975.php. University of Liège. (2025, June 4). A giant planet around a tiny star: A discovery that challenges planet formation theories. Nanowerk. https://www.nanowerk.com/news2/space/newsid=66975.php University of Liège, "A giant planet...

MXene-coated contact lenses offer safer and smarter wearable technology

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...

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...