May 17, 2025 Researchers developed a Zn-Mg-Mn-Fe nanocomposite that boosts lettuce UV tolerance and nutrient uptake, offering a sustainable advance in crop resilience. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Researchers at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES) are at the forefront of sustainable agriculture, leveraging nanotechnology to address the growing challenges of climate change....
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Nanotechnology Now – Press Release: A new study provides insights into cleaning up noise in quantum entanglement:When it comes to purifying quantum entanglement, new theoretical work highlights the importance of tailoring noise-minimizing solutions to specific quantum systems
Home > Press > A new study provides insights into cleaning up noise in quantum entanglement:When it comes to purifying quantum entanglement, new theoretical work highlights the importance of tailoring noise-minimizing solutions to specific quantum systems Researchers at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (UChicago PME), University...
Adhesive tape generates electricity for wearable biosensors and energy harvesting
The University of Alabama at Huntsville. "Adhesive tape generates electricity for wearable biosensors and energy harvesting." Nanowerk, 17 May 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=66829.php. The University of Alabama at Huntsville. (2025, May 17). Adhesive tape generates electricity for wearable biosensors and energy harvesting. Nanowerk. https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=66829.php The University of Alabama at Huntsville, "Adhesive tape...
Nanotechnology Now – Press Release: Following the folds with quantum technology: The connection between a crumpled sheet of paper and quantum technology: A research team at the EPFL in Lausanne (Switzerland) and the University of Konstanz (Germany) uses topology in microwave photonics to make improved systems of
Home > Press > Following the folds with quantum technology: The connection between a crumpled sheet of paper and quantum technology: A research team at the EPFL in Lausanne (Switzerland) and the University of Konstanz (Germany) uses topology in microwave photonics to make improved systems of Credit: University of...
Nanotechnology Now – Press Release: New gel could boost coral reef restoration: The substance, applied to surfaces as a coating, improved coral larvae settlement by up to 20 times in experiments compared to untreated surfaces
Home > Press > New gel could boost coral reef restoration: The substance, applied to surfaces as a coating, improved coral larvae settlement by up to 20 times in experiments compared to untreated surfaces UC San Diego's Daniel Wangpraseurt and Samapti Kundu monitor coral growth in an experimental aquarium at...
Nanotechnology Now – Press Release: Low-cost formulation reduces dose and increases efficacy of drug against worms: Praziquantel, usually administered in large tablets, is the only anthelmintic available on the market. New form of presentation uses nanotechnology and facilitates use by children and pets
Home > Press > Low-cost formulation reduces dose and increases efficacy of drug against worms: Praziquantel, usually administered in large tablets, is the only anthelmintic available on the market. New form of presentation uses nanotechnology and facilitates use by children and pets Ana Mengarda conducts a test at the Research...
Nanotechnology Now – Press Release: Sugar-coated nanotherapy dramatically improves neuron survival in Alzheimers model: New treatment traps, neutralizes toxic proteins to stop disease progression
Home > Press > Sugar-coated nanotherapy dramatically improves neuron survival in Alzheimers model: New treatment traps, neutralizes toxic proteins to stop disease progression Labeled micrographs of human neurons exposed to amyloid-beta proteins and either left untreated (left) or treated with the new nanotherapy developed at Northwestern (right). Dead neurons are...
Janus heterobilayers may be the key to efficiently creating clean hydrogen fuels
May 16, 2025 Researchers identified critical factors in two-dimensional (2D) Janus heterobilayers for green energy conversion. (Nanowerk News) What if there was an efficient method to produce a viable, environmentally friendly alternative to fossil fuels using the power of sunlight? A significant discovery by researchers at Tohoku University and the...
Scientists detect tiny atomic motion in crystals
May 16, 2025 Researchers developed an optical method with record sensitivity to detect ultra-weak atomic motion, enabling new ways to study ultrafast processes in materials. (Nanowerk News) A team of researchers from TU Dortmund University, the University of Paderborn, and the University of Nottingham has developed a new optical method...
Cosmic turbulence shapes structure and evolution of galaxies
May 16, 2025 Scientists mapped turbulent energy in the interstellar medium with record resolution, revealing magnetic effects and insights into galactic structure and star formation. (Nanowerk News) Unlike the phenomenon observed on Earth – chaotic, seemingly random motion in air or water – turbulence in space occurs in a plasma,...