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Astronomers discover cosmic explosion unlike any ever seen before (w/video)
Sep 09, 2025 Astronomers observed a unique gamma-ray burst outside the Milky Way, repeating over a day, unlike any known star-destruction event. (Nanowerk News) Astronomers have detected an explosion of gamma rays that repeated several times over the course of a day, an event unlike anything ever witnessed before. The...
A flash of light switches heat flow in a common crystal
Sep 09, 2025 Light exposure switches heat flow in barium titanate by altering its structure, offering a reversible method for dynamic thermal control in ferroelectric materials. (Nanowerk Spotlight) We can switch off a current with a flick of a transistor, route electrons with atomic precision, and shape complex digital systems...
Cell nuclei inspire DNA-based computer chips
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. "Cell nuclei inspire DNA-based computer chips." Nanowerk, 9 September 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/news2/biotech/newsid=67590.php. Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. (2025, September 9). Cell nuclei inspire DNA-based computer chips. Nanowerk. https://www.nanowerk.com/news2/biotech/newsid=67590.php Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, "Cell nuclei inspire DNA-based computer chips," Nanowerk, September 9, 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/news2/biotech/newsid=67590.php.
Human cells form mobile self-healing structures outside the body
Sep 09, 2025 Researchers build anthrobots from human airway cells that self-assemble, move, self-heal, and reverse aging markers, offering insights into synthetic life systems. (Nanowerk Spotlight) What kinds of forms and behaviors can human cells adopt when removed from their usual biological context? Outside the body, without signals from organs...
Superhydrophobic recycled tire coating shields steel from marine corrosion
Chinese Academy of Sciences. "Superhydrophobic recycled tire coating shields steel from marine corrosion." Nanowerk, 9 September 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=67588.php. Chinese Academy of Sciences. (2025, September 9). Superhydrophobic recycled tire coating shields steel from marine corrosion. Nanowerk. https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=67588.php Chinese Academy of Sciences, "Superhydrophobic recycled tire coating shields steel from marine corrosion," Nanowerk,...
Nanoplastics detection chip works like a test strip
University of Melbourne. "Nanoplastics detection chip works like a test strip." Nanowerk, 8 September 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=67581.php. University of Melbourne. (2025, September 8). Nanoplastics detection chip works like a test strip. Nanowerk. https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=67581.php University of Melbourne, "Nanoplastics detection chip works like a test strip," Nanowerk, September 8, 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=67581.php.
The nano sweat patch that could replace blood tests
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology. "The nano sweat patch that could replace blood tests." Nanowerk, 8 September 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=67583.php. Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology. (2025, September 8). The nano sweat patch that could replace blood tests. Nanowerk. https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=67583.php Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, "The...
Breaking the rules to build a better battery
Sep 08, 2025 Fast charging usually damages batteries, but in zinc-ion cells it made them stronger and may offer a safer way to power homes, hospitals and the grid. (Nanowerk News) Fast charging a battery is supposed to be risky — a shortcut that leads to battery breakdown. But for...
Waste solar cells find new life in lithium batteries
Sep 08, 2025 Silicon waste from discarded solar cells is transformed into durable battery anodes through interface engineering, enabling high capacity and long cycle life using scalable, low-cost processes. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Every time a lithium-ion battery charges, its electrode materials expand and contract. Inside the anode, where lithium ions are...