Oct 23, 2025 A water-powered nanogenerator uses droplet formation to convert flowing water into electricity, providing a clean, inexpensive energy source for small devices, sensors, and self-powered environmental systems. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Capturing electricity from moving water remains a persistent challenge at small scales. Streams, pipes, and rainfall provide constant motion,...
Quantum control of atomic-scale magnetism using electric fields
International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory. "Quantum control of atomic scale magnetism using electric fields." Nanowerk, 23 October 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=67955.php. International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory. (2025, October 23). Quantum control of atomic scale magnetism using electric fields. Nanowerk. https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=67955.php International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, "Quantum control of atomic scale magnetism using electric fields," Nanowerk,...
Compostable electronics made from kombucha fermentation waste
Oct 23, 2025 Kombucha fermentation waste becomes a renewable source of strong, compostable cellulose films that support durable flexible circuits and pressure sensors and safely degrade in soil. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Every year the world produces more than 50 million tons of electronic waste, according to the United Nations Global E-waste...
Newly discovered ‘super-Earth’ offers prime target in search for alien life
Oct 23, 2025 A massive exoplanet discovered orbiting a nearby dwarf star is well positioned for next-generation telescopes to search for signs of life. (Nanowerk News) The discovery of a possible “super-Earth” less than 20 light-years from our own planet is offering scientists new hope in the hunt for other...
Unexpectedly high heat transfer in the nanoworld
University of Oldenburg. "Unexpectedly high heat transfer in the nanoworld." Nanowerk, 23 October 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=67953.php. University of Oldenburg. (2025, October 23). Unexpectedly high heat transfer in the nanoworld. Nanowerk. https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=67953.php University of Oldenburg, "Unexpectedly high heat transfer in the nanoworld," Nanowerk, October 23, 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=67953.php.
Supersolid spins into synchrony
University of Innsbruck. "Supersolid spins into synchrony." Nanowerk, 23 October 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=67952.php. University of Innsbruck. (2025, October 23). Supersolid spins into synchrony. Nanowerk. https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=67952.php University of Innsbruck, "Supersolid spins into synchrony," Nanowerk, October 23, 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=67952.php.
Modeling atomistic biomolecular dynamics from HS-AFM imaging
Kanazawa University. "Modeling atomistic biomolecular dynamics from HS-AFM imaging." Nanowerk, 23 October 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=67950.php. Kanazawa University. (2025, October 23). Modeling atomistic biomolecular dynamics from HS-AFM imaging. Nanowerk. https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=67950.php Kanazawa University, "Modeling atomistic biomolecular dynamics from HS-AFM imaging," Nanowerk, October 23, 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=67950.php.
The mystery of neutrino flavor could reveal the universe’s biggest secrets
Oct 23, 2025 By combining global experiments, physicists reveal the clearest view yet of how neutrinos change type as they move, offering clues to why the universe is made of matter. (Nanowerk News) In a new analysis, physicists provide the most precise picture yet of how neutrinos change ‘flavor’ as...
Fluorescent film enables optical computing with built-in memory and display
Oct 22, 2025 Researchers create a photochromic fluorescent system that performs optical neural computing and visual output in one step, cutting power use and complexity. (Nanowerk News) The rapid growth of artificial intelligence and intelligent perception systems in fields such as edge computing, medical imaging, and security identification has placed...
nanoporous silicon generates electricity from friction with water
DESY. "Water as an energy carrier: nanoporous silicon generates electricity from friction with water." Nanowerk, 22 October 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=67937.php. DESY. (2025, October 22). Water as an energy carrier: nanoporous silicon generates electricity from friction with water. Nanowerk. https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=67937.php DESY, "Water as an energy carrier: nanoporous silicon generates electricity from friction...