Day: January 27, 2026

Jan 27, 2026 Scientists have developed a new nanomaterial that triggers a pair of chemical reactions inside cancer cells, killing the cells via oxidative stress while leaving healthy tissues alone. (Nanowerk News) The study led by Oleh and Olena Taratula and Chao Wang of the OSU College of Pharmacy was...

Jan 27, 2026 Researchers have developed a new process that turns ordinary metal tubes unsinkable - meaning they will stay afloat no matter how long they are forced into water or how heavily they are damaged. (Nanowerk News) More than a century after the Titanic sank, engineers still have hopes...

Jan 27, 2026 Gold nanosphere supraballs absorb a bout 90% of sunlight across all wavelengths, nearly doubling energy capture and boosting power output 2.4x when applied to solar cells. (Nanowerk News) Sunbeams contain a lot of energy. But current technology for harvesting solar power doesn’t capture as much as it...

Jan 27, 2026 Researchers have developed a unique approach to delivering laser light through photonic circuitry for controlling the states of trapped ions, representing a potential novel method for overcoming challenges in quantum computing technology. (Nanowerk News) Quantum computing represents a potential breakthrough technology that could far surpass the technical...

Jan 27, 2026 A spray-applied nanocomposite coating kills over 99.99% of bacteria on touchscreens while resisting scratches, combining glass-like hardness with the flexibility needed for emerging foldable displays. (Nanowerk Spotlight) The screen you touched today at the airport check-in kiosk carried bacteria deposited by hundreds of strangers before you. So...

Jan 27, 2026 Atomic scale copper rich layers inside rare earth magnets suppress demagnetization, improving strength, stability, and efficiency in motors and generators. (Nanowerk News) Rare-earth magnets are essential for electric motors in vehicles, drones, and trains, forming the backbone of modern, environmentally friendly mobility. These are not simple blocks...

Jan 27, 2026 AI agents are reshaping solid electrolyte design by combining data analysis, modeling, simulation, and experiment planning into adaptive workflows beyond single predictions. (Nanowerk News) Solid-state batteries are widely viewed as a key technology for the future of energy storage, particularly for electric vehicles and large-scale renewable energy...

Jan 27, 2026 Establishing a new quantum mechanics/molecular mechanics design principle based on electronic-state responses. (Nanowerk News) Professor Hirotoshi Mori of Chuo University's Department of Applied Chemistry, working alongside Nichika Ozawa, a first-year Ph.D. student at Ochanomizu University, and Assistant Professor Nahoko Kuroki, has proposed a new design principle that...

Jan 26, 2026 An international research team has demonstrated that Janus nanoparticles can disrupt the defenses of drug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria, restoring the effectiveness of conventional antibiotic treatments. (Nanowerk News) In the global battle against antimicrobial resistance (AMR), an international research team has unveiled a powerful new game-changer. Using distinctive “two-faced”...

Jan 26, 2026 Changing the angle of a GaAs substrate reshapes aluminum nanofilms, allowing large, controlled shifts in superconducting temperature, current, and magnetic limits. (Nanowerk News) Aluminum (Al) is one of the most important metallic elements because of its fundamental importance and practical device applications. In particular, Al thin films...