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May 19, 2026 Electrons move differently through mirror-image chiral molecules, revealing magnetic asymmetries that may help explain life's molecular handedness. (Nanowerk News) Imagine looking at yourself in the mirror, only to find that your reflection is governed by different laws than you are: Identical movements produce different outcomes, and what...

May 19, 2026 High-throughput process produces uniform layers on textured silicon cells. Fast, solvent-free vacuum process for tandem solar cells with efficiencies of up to 24.3 percent. (Nanowerk News) Solar energy is a cornerstone of the energy transition. Tandem solar cells made of perovskite and silicon can achieve higher efficiencies...

May 19, 2026 Breaking with traditional linear actuator principles - advantages for nanopositioning in optics, astronomy, aerospace, semiconductor technologies. (Nanowerk News) PI, a global leader in precision motion control and nanopositioning solutions, provides a large selection of piezo ceramic linear actuators for different size, speed, and force applications. At the...

May 19, 2026 A new study describes how active and passive exchange of cellular material controls the formation of membrane clusters. (Nanowerk News) Cellular membranes do not only constitute a barrier, but they accommodate also a plethora of different molecules for sensing and to ensure cellular function. These molecules often...

May 19, 2026 A new chip simulates how quantum systems behave when they lose energy to their surroundings, turning real-world imperfections into tools for quantum research. (Nanowerk News) Quantum technologies promise powerful new kinds of computers, giving scientists new tools to mimic and explore nature at its tiniest scales. At...

May 19, 2026 A new review details how covalent organic frameworks form continuous proton channels in fuel cell membranes, boosting conductivity under low humidity and high temperatures. (Nanowerk News) Hydrogen fuel cells offer clean, efficient electricity generation, but the membrane at their core often fails under high temperatures or dry...

May 19, 2026 A programmable metasurface stamps temporal codes onto ambient radio waves, enabling passive radar to detect and track drones with active radar precision and zero dedicated transmission. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Radar systems face a trade-off between stealth and capability. Active radars emit their own signals and achieve precise detection,...

May 19, 2026 Researchers fuse silk fibers into high-performance solids that are almost as tough as Kevlar. (Nanowerk News) In a new study co-led by researchers at Tufts University, Imperial College London, and the University of Michigan, scientists have developed a significantly improved way of transforming silk into solid materials—one...

May 19, 2026 A compact metalens-based nanophotonic sensor mimics insect compound eyes to detect motion across a 135-degree field of view and predict object trajectories using deep learning. (Nanowerk News) Researchers at Southeast University in Nanjing, China, have developed an ultrathin nanophotonic sensor that mimics the compound eyes of insects...

May 19, 2026 A deep dehydration strategy creates swelling-proof 2D membranes with ultra-narrow channels that selectively extract high-purity lithium from salt-lake brine. (Nanowerk Spotlight) As the global transition to clean energy accelerates, the demand for lithium (Li+)—a core material for power batteries—continues to grow. Currently, a significant portion of global...