Apr 26, 2026 Custom small-diameter vascular grafts spun from nanofibers in minutes sustained blood flow and tissue remodeling in rats for four weeks. (Nanowerk Spotlight) The blood vessels most often damaged in traumatic injuries are also the smallest. Arteries and veins supplying the limbs, the gut, and deep tissues measure...
AI helps chemists design molecules step by step
Apr 25, 2026 AI guides molecular design by combining language models with traditional chemistry tools, helping plan reaction steps and decode mechanisms with expert-level strategic reasoning. (Nanowerk News) Designing molecules is one of chemistry’s most complex challenges. From life-saving drugs to advanced materials, each compound requires a precise sequence of...
Graphene layers steer nickel foam toward more active oxygen evolution catalyst phase
Apr 25, 2026 Electrochemically exfoliated graphene directs nickel foam surfaces toward gamma-NiOOH during oxygen evolution, improving electrocatalytic efficiency and durability for hydrogen production. (Nanowerk News) Researchers have developed a method to control how nickel-based electrodes reconstruct during the oxygen evolution reaction (OER), a key half-reaction in producing hydrogen from water....
Unraveling the mass mystery of Orion’s young stars
Apr 25, 2026 Radio measurements are revealing the true masses of young stars hidden in dust, helping explain how a star's mass shapes its life, death, and planet-forming potential. (Nanowerk News) A star’s mass determines its entire life story, from how it shines to how it dies. For young stars...
Heat-storing solar foam enables continuous desalination after sunlight fades
Apr 25, 2026 A phase-change photothermal foam stores solar heat to sustain water evaporation after sunlight fades, producing fresh water from hypersaline brine at low cost. (Nanowerk News) A lightweight foam that captures solar energy and stores heat for later use can keep producing fresh water even when the sun...
Modular transistor blocks snap together to form electronic skin that senses and learns
Apr 25, 2026 Self-adhesive polymer substrates turn independently optimized transistor modules into snap-together electronic skin that senses, learns, and computes without performance trade-offs. (Nanowerk Spotlight) The human peripheral nervous system balances specialization against coordination. Receptor cells each do one thing exceptionally well: some detect pressure, others heat, others chemical signals....
Understanding the short circuit in solid-state batteries
Apr 24, 2026 New research explains dendrite propagation, paving the way for safer and longer-lasting next-generation batteries. (Nanowerk News) Smartphones, electric vehicles and many portable devices rely on batteries. Their energy storage capacity, lifetime and safety will strongly shape the future of electrification. Among the most promising next-generation technologies are...
Scientists create a magnet with almost no magnetic field
Apr 24, 2026 A new paper describes a molecular material that combines a stable internal magnetic structure with almost no external magnetic field. This could prove relevant for energy efficient electronics and spintronics. (Nanowerk News) An international research team led by DTU has developed a new magnetic material that features...
Artificial muscles that can be controlled by light
Apr 24, 2026 Robotic muscles contracting from light pulses and cube-shaped 3D screens may emerge from tiny molecular machines linked into multifunctional 3D structures. (Nanowerk News) Robotic muscles that contract in response to a light pulse; cube-shaped screens on which three-dimensional images can be viewed from all angles: Professor Dr....
Ultra-thin optical film sharpens 3D printing precision
Apr 24, 2026 Light-shaping film improves collimation and uniformity, laying the groundwork for low-cost LCD resin printers that produce professional-grade parts. (Nanowerk News) Researchers have developed an ultra-thin optical film that improves the quality of the light used in LCD resin-based 3D printers. The advance helps ensure that tiny details...