Aug 13, 2025 Lab experiments show 'ionic liquids' can form through common planetary processes and might be capable of supporting life even on waterless planets. (Nanowerk News) Water is essential for life on Earth. So, the liquid must be a requirement for life on other worlds. For decades, scientists’ definition...
Levitating magnetic microrobot autonomously sorts small particles by weight in 3D
Aug 13, 2025 A levitating magnetic microrobot autonomously sorts sub-millimeter particles by weight in 3D environments, enabling precise, contamination-free handling in biomedical and manufacturing applications. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Sorting objects in the sub-millimeter to millimeter range is a critical task in biomedical research and precision manufacturing. At this scale, precise separation...
New dark matter theories hint at mirror worlds and secrets at universe’s edge
Aug 13, 2025 Two recent studies speculate a natural emergence of the mysterious substance, offering 'self-contained and calculable scenarios'. (Nanowerk News) Two recent studies by Professor Stefano Profumo at the University of California, Santa Cruz, propose theories that attempt to answer one of the most fundamental open questions in modern...
Nanoparticles kill cancer cells by making them swell until their membranes break
Aug 13, 2025 Lipid nanoparticles without drugs can make some cancer cells swell and burst, offering a new way to target tumors resistant to existing treatments. (Nanowerk Spotlight) The ability to selectively destroy cancer cells without harming surrounding healthy tissue remains one of the most challenging goals in oncology. Chemotherapy...
Microrobots form acoustic swarms that move with collective purpose (w/video)
Aug 13, 2025 Microrobots modeled in simulations use sound to coordinate their movements, forming acoustic swarms that navigate and act together with surprising collective intelligence. (Nanowerk News) Animals like bats, whales and insects have long used acoustic signals for communication and navigation. Now, an international team of scientists have taken...
Fast, accurate, low-cost diagnostics: No lab required
Aug 13, 2025 Low-cost nanoparticle blood test detects diseases like COVID-19, Ebola, AIDS, or Lyme in 15 minutes using just one drop of blood. (Nanowerk News) Researchers at Arizona State University have developed a breakthrough diagnostic tool that could transform how quickly and reliably we detect illnesses like COVID-19, Ebola,...
New method loads mRNA into exosomes in 10 minutes
Korea Institute of Science and Technology. "New method loads mRNA into exosomes in 10 minutes - just mix and go." Nanowerk, 13 August 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/news2/biotech/newsid=67385.php. Korea Institute of Science and Technology. (2025, August 13). New method loads mRNA into exosomes in 10 minutes - just mix and go. Nanowerk. https://www.nanowerk.com/news2/biotech/newsid=67385.php...
AI meets CRISPR for precise gene editing
Aug 12, 2025 Scientists developed an AI-powered DNA editing method, enabling precise disease modeling and paving the way for advanced next-generation gene therapies. (Nanowerk News) Precise and targeted DNA editing by small point mutations as well as the integration of whole genes via CRISPR/Cas technology has great potential for applications...
Could caterpillar guts help to manufacture nanomaterials?
Aug 12, 2025 Chemists swap flasks for the intestines of larvae to modify nanocarbon belts, revealing a new route to chemical synthesis. (Nanowerk News) Making new nanomaterials could be as easy as giving caterpillars nanocarbon belts to nibble on and then processing their poo, RIKEN chemists have discovered (Science, "In-insect...