Jul 04, 2025 Researchers from more than 50 international institutions have launched Open Problems a collaborative open-source platform to benchmark, improve, and run competitions for computational methods in single-cell genomics. (Nanowerk News) Researchers from more than 50 international institutions have launched Open Problems a collaborative open-source platform to benchmark, improve,...
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Quantum dots unlock powerful new light-driven reactions in organic chemistry
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. "Quantum dots unlock powerful new light-driven reactions in organic chemistry." Nanowerk, 4 July 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=67158.php. Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. (2025, July 4). Quantum dots unlock powerful new light-driven reactions in organic chemistry. Nanowerk. https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=67158.php Hong Kong University of Science and...
Conductive polymer optimized for stretchable electronics in wearable biosensors
Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research. "Conductive polymer optimized for stretchable electronics in wearable biosensors." Nanowerk, 4 July 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=67160.php. Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research. (2025, July 4). Conductive polymer optimized for stretchable electronics in wearable biosensors. Nanowerk. https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=67160.php Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, "Conductive polymer optimized for...
Tiny minerals help heal wounds faster by growing new blood vessels
Jul 04, 2025 Scientists discovered that nanosilicates can help the body grow new blood vessels, which is essential for healing wounds and damaged tissues. This finding could lead to better treatments for injuries and faster recovery after surgeries. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Researchers at Texas A&M University have discovered that tiny mineral...
AI and automated biology combine to improve enzymes
Jul 02, 2025 By combining artificial intelligence with automated robotics and synthetic biology, researchers have dramatically improved performance of two important industrial enzymes and created a user-friendly, fast process to improve many more. (Nanowerk News) By combining artificial intelligence with automated robotics and synthetic biology, researchers at the University of...
Hydrogen catalysis restores magnetism in platinum-based thin films
The University of Osaka. "Hydrogen catalysis restores magnetism in platinum-based thin films." Nanowerk, 3 July 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=67153.php. The University of Osaka. (2025, July 3). Hydrogen catalysis restores magnetism in platinum-based thin films. Nanowerk. https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=67153.php The University of Osaka, "Hydrogen catalysis restores magnetism in platinum-based thin films," Nanowerk, July 3, 2025,...
All-in-one nanomaterial enables cancer diagnosis therapy and immune activation
Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science. "All-in-one nanomaterial enables cancer diagnosis therapy and immune activation." Nanowerk, 3 July 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=67156.php. Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science. (2025, July 3). All-in-one nanomaterial enables cancer diagnosis therapy and immune activation. Nanowerk. https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=67156.php Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science, "All-in-one...
Liquid-powered micro gripper handles fragile objects without touching them
Jul 03, 2025 A micro-scale gripper uses a liquid-permeable surface to handle fragile components like chips and thin films without applying mechanical force or contact. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Micromanipulation may sound like a solved problem—after all, robotic arms and automated pick-and-place machines are standard tools in modern manufacturing. But at sub-millimeter...
Nanoengineered sensor enables rapid, self-powered water quality monitoring (w/video)
Jul 03, 2025 Researchers created a nanoengineered, self-healing sensor that detects water pollutants in milliseconds without external power, offering a sustainable monitoring solution. (Nanowerk News) Clean, safe water is vital for human health and well-being. It also plays a critical role in our food security, supports high-tech industries, and enables...
Killing cancer with radioactive nanocrystals
Department of Energy Office of Science. "Killing cancer with radioactive nanocrystals." Nanowerk, 3 July 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=67155.php. Department of Energy Office of Science. (2025, July 3). Killing cancer with radioactive nanocrystals. Nanowerk. https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=67155.php Department of Energy Office of Science, "Killing cancer with radioactive nanocrystals," Nanowerk, July 3, 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=67155.php.