Apr 18, 2026 Dynamic liquid crystal elastomer composites enable a 3D-printed soft robot that switches between three propulsion modes on water and reshapes its body for complex tasks. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Living organisms do not respond to every stimulus the same way. A mild disturbance might trigger a slow, cautious retreat....
Nanotechnology Now – Press Release: Qjump: Shallow-circuit quantum sampling guides combinatorial optimization On up to 104 superconducting qubits, Qjump assists in searching the ground states of hard Ising problems and might outperform simulated annealing on near-term quantum hardware
Home > Press > Qjump: Shallow-circuit quantum sampling guides combinatorial optimization On up to 104 superconducting qubits, Qjump assists in searching the ground states of hard Ising problems and might outperform simulated annealing on near-term quantum hardware Qjump utilizes shallow quantum circuits to navigate the complex energy landscape and leap...
Nanotechnology Now – Press Release: A fundamentally new therapeutic approach to cystic fibrosis: Nanobody repairs cellular defect
Home > Press > A fundamentally new therapeutic approach to cystic fibrosis: Nanobody repairs cellular defect Cell-permeable nanobody (green) binds to defect CFTR-chloride channel (structural simulation) FMP | Barth van Rossum Credit FMP | Barth van Rossum Abstract:A tiny antibody component could fundamentally transform the treatment of cystic fibrosis:...
Nanotechnology Now – Press Release: UC Irvine physicists discover method to reverse quantum scrambling : The work addresses the problem of information loss in quantum computing system
Home > Press > UC Irvine physicists discover method to reverse quantum scrambling : The work addresses the problem of information loss in quantum computing systemAbstract:Quantum computers stand to revolutionize research by helping investigators solve certain problems exponentially faster than with conventional computers. Current quantum computers encounter a challenge where...
Nanotechnology Now – Press Release: Rice study resolves decades-old mystery in organic light-emitting crystals: Findings reveal how molecular defects can enhance light conversion efficiency:
Home > Press > Rice study resolves decades-old mystery in organic light-emitting crystals: Findings reveal how molecular defects can enhance light conversion efficiency:Abstract:Materials that emit and manipulate light are at the heart of technologies ranging from solar energy to advanced imaging systems. But even in well-studied materials, some fundamental behaviors...
Nanotechnology Now – Press Release: New UBC wash removes pesticides and extends produce shelf life: Natural, biodegradable rinse removes up to 96 per cent of pesticide residue and slowed spoilage in apples and grapes
Home > Press > New UBC wash removes pesticides and extends produce shelf life: Natural, biodegradable rinse removes up to 96 per cent of pesticide residue and slowed spoilage in apples and grapes University of British Columbia researchers have developed a natural, biodegradable wash that removed up to 96 per...
Bio-based foam replaces petroleum-based materials
Apr 17, 2026 A new extruded foam made from polybutylene succinate (PBS) offers industrial companies a direct path to sustainable material solutions without the need to invest in new equipment. This approach simultaneously addresses CO2 reduction, compliance with regulatory requirements, and economic efficiency. (Nanowerk News) The “PBS Extrusion Foam (xPBS)”...
Bringing AI-driven protein-design tools to biologists everywhere
Apr 17, 2026 OpenProtein.AI is helping biologists stay on the cutting edge of AI with a no-code platform for protein engineering. (Nanowerk News) Artificial intelligence is already proving it can accelerate drug development and improve our understanding of disease. But to turn AI into novel treatments we need to get...
Turning plant waste into nanocellulose and biocomposites for sustainable space missions
Apr 17, 2026 The completed BioSTEP project demonstrated how plant biomass and packaging waste can be converted into nanocellulose and biocomposites for future Moon and Mars missions. (Nanowerk News) Long-term space missions to the Moon and Mars require sustainable resource utilization to overcome logistical challenges and reduce dependence on Earth...
Humid air makes this 3D-printed nanogenerator work better, not worse
Apr 17, 2026 A printable polymer that traps water molecules flips humidity from a performance-killer into a performance-booster for motion-powered generators, enabling wireless charging of implantable electronics through tissue. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Static electricity is fragile. A charged surface in dry air can hold its charge for minutes, but moisture in...