Feb 09, 2026 Diamond quantum nanoprobes detect immune cell inflammation by sensing electric charge shifts, opening a new path for real-time single-cell monitoring in immunology and cancer research. (Nanowerk Spotlight) A human macrophage detects a bacterial invader and mounts an inflammatory response in minutes. The chemical cascade that follows, from...
New nanodevice reveals how physical forces shape protein behavior inside living cells
Feb 09, 2026 A DNA-based nanodevice applies controlled force to individual proteins, enabling researchers to observe molecular changes and discover new protein interactions for the first time. (Nanowerk News) Physical forces from gravity, muscle contraction, and more have strong impacts on how the cells in our bodies behave. For instance,...
A blueprint for ultra-fast low-power memory design through capturing the switching moment
Feb 09, 2026 Researchers reveal how memory materials switch electricity on and off by melting and freezing tellurium in nano-devices, enabling faster, energy-efficient semiconductor design. (Nanowerk News) As artificial intelligence advances, computers demand faster and more efficient memory. The key to ultra-high-speed, low-power semiconductors lies in the "switching" principle—the mechanism...
Stellar remnants solve the mystery of missing mass in galaxy clusters
Feb 09, 2026 Scientists discovered that galaxy clusters are about twice as heavy as previously assumed. The additional mass comes mainly from neutron stars and stellar black holes and also explains the observed quantities of heavy elements. (Nanowerk News) Galaxy clusters are the largest gravitationally bound structures in the universe,...
Unveiling polymeric interactions critical for future drug nanocarriers
Feb 09, 2026 Detailed experiments provide new insights into the forces and mechanisms that influence polymer micelle formation and gelling behavior. (Nanowerk News) Polymer micelles are tiny, self-assembled particles that are revolutionizing the landscape of drug delivery and nanomedicine. They form when polymer chains containing both hydrophilic and hydrophobic segments...
This chip sorts living cells by launching them through open air in tiny droplets
Feb 09, 2026 A new chip sorts individual living cells through open air along adjustable paths, offering a gentler and more flexible alternative to conventional methods. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Sorting individual cells from a mixed population is one of the most important and technically demanding tasks in modern biology. Researchers studying...
How big can a planet be? With very large gas giants, it can be hard to tell
Feb 09, 2026 Detection of sulfur in a distant star system gives researchers new insight into planet formation. (Nanowerk News) Gas giants are large planets mostly composed of helium and/or hydrogen. Although these planets have dense cores, they don’t have hard surfaces. Jupiter and Saturn are the gas giants in...