Oct 20, 2025 Mathematical framework translates microscopic movements into large-scale behaviors, like proteins unfolding and crystals forming, and solves 40-year-old problem. (Nanowerk News) Penn Engineers have developed a mathematical “Rosetta Stone” that translates atomic and molecular movements into predictions of larger-scale effects, like proteins unfolding, crystals forming and ice melting,...
Microscopic DNA flowers move and think like living organisms
Oct 20, 2025 Scientists created shapeshifting DNA robots that react to acidity, opening paths to smart drug delivery, pollution cleanup, and advanced data storage. (Nanowerk News) Researchers at the University of North Carolina have created microscopic soft robots shaped like flowers that can change shape and behavior in response to...
Graphene multilayer tape keeps electronic devices cool and electrically safe
Oct 20, 2025 A multilayer graphene-based tape conducts heat quickly while insulating electricity, offering a thin and flexible solution for cooling compact electronic devices without added bulk or risk. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Compact electronic devices generate large amounts of heat within very small spaces. As power levels rise and components move...
Unmasking the culprits of battery failure with a graphene mesosponge
Tohoku University. "Unmasking the culprits of battery failure with a graphene mesosponge." Nanowerk, 20 October 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=67923.php. Tohoku University. (2025, October 20). Unmasking the culprits of battery failure with a graphene mesosponge. Nanowerk. https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=67923.php Tohoku University, "Unmasking the culprits of battery failure with a graphene mesosponge," Nanowerk, October 20, 2025,...
3D printed antenna arrays for flexible wireless systems
Washington State University. "3D printed antenna arrays for flexible wireless systems." Nanowerk, 20 October 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=67924.php. Washington State University. (2025, October 20). 3D printed antenna arrays for flexible wireless systems. Nanowerk. https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=67924.php Washington State University, "3D printed antenna arrays for flexible wireless systems," Nanowerk, October 20, 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=67924.php.
Blue energy powers self-sustaining hydrogen production
Oct 20, 2025 A new membrane system turns the natural mix of seawater and freshwater into enough electricity to produce hydrogen, showing how simple salt differences could power clean fuel generation. (Nanowerk Spotlight) When freshwater from rivers meets the saltwater of the sea, energy is released. The difference in salinity,...
mRNA cancer vaccine lights up when it starts working
Oct 19, 2025 An mRNA cancer vaccine carries its own immune booster and lights up when it starts working, showing treatment success in mice within hours. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines transformed infectious disease control, yet applying them to cancer remains a far tougher problem. Tumors originate from the...
A soft gel may hold the key to unbreakable product security
Oct 18, 2025 A conductive hydrogel transforms its random internal structure into a secure, unclonable signature, addressing the challenge of counterfeit detection and reliable authentication in flexible devices and connected supply chains. (Nanowerk Spotlight) A counterfeit medical implant or a falsified microchip can do more than cause financial loss; it...
Milky Way shows gamma ray excess due to dark matter annihilation
Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam. "Milky Way shows gamma ray excess due to dark matter annihilation." Nanowerk, 17 October 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/news2/space/newsid=67910.php. Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam. (2025, October 17). Milky Way shows gamma ray excess due to dark matter annihilation. Nanowerk. https://www.nanowerk.com/news2/space/newsid=67910.php Leibniz Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam, "Milky Way shows...
Model shows why planet formation depends on when it happens
University of Nevada, Las Vegas. "Model shows why planet formation depends on when it happens." Nanowerk, 17 October 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/news2/space/newsid=67913.php. University of Nevada, Las Vegas. (2025, October 17). Model shows why planet formation depends on when it happens. Nanowerk. https://www.nanowerk.com/news2/space/newsid=67913.php University of Nevada, Las Vegas, "Model shows why planet formation...