Aug 14, 2025 A satellite docking system with gecko-inspired silicone surfaces uses van der Waals forces to capture space debris and move it to safe disposal orbits. (Nanowerk News) In 1957, the former Soviet Union sent the first satellite into space. Since then, Sputnik 1 has been followed by around...
Scientists unlock precise control of nanoscale moire patterns using MOFs
UNIST. "Scientists unlock precise control of nanoscale moiré patterns using MOFs." Nanowerk, 14 August 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=67393.php. UNIST. (2025, August 14). Scientists unlock precise control of nanoscale moiré patterns using MOFs. Nanowerk. https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=67393.php UNIST, "Scientists unlock precise control of nanoscale moiré patterns using MOFs," Nanowerk, August 14, 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=67393.php.
Self powered crystal turns mechanical stress into near infrared light for sensing
Aug 14, 2025 Chromium doped lithium aluminate converts mechanical stress into near infrared light without pre charging or afterglow, enabling precise sensing and imaging in security and biomedical applications. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Press your thumb into it and it answers with a flash you’ll never see. The glow hides in the...
Using lasers to control vibrations
Yale University. "Using lasers to control vibrations." Nanowerk, 14 August 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=67394.php. Yale University. (2025, August 14). Using lasers to control vibrations. Nanowerk. https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=67394.php Yale University, "Using lasers to control vibrations," Nanowerk, August 14, 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=67394.php.
New theoretical study proposes origins of black holes and early cosmic ionization
University of Virginia College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences. "New theoretical study proposes origins of black holes and early cosmic ionization." Nanowerk, 13 August 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/news2/space/newsid=67383.php. University of Virginia College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences. (2025, August 13). New theoretical study proposes origins of black holes...
Planets without water could still produce certain liquids, a new study finds
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...