Sep 18, 2025 Researchers report a ruthenium-based nanocatalyst that resists chloride corrosion and enables efficient hydrogen production directly from seawater in lab tests. (Nanowerk News) The growing global demand for clean energy and rising concerns over climate change have intensified the search for sustainable alternatives. Hydrogen emerges as a promising...
New light-powered motor fits inside a strand of hair
University of Gothenburg. "New light-powered motor fits inside a strand of hair." Nanowerk, 18 September 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=67673.php. University of Gothenburg. (2025, September 18). New light-powered motor fits inside a strand of hair. Nanowerk. https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=67673.php University of Gothenburg, "New light-powered motor fits inside a strand of hair," Nanowerk, September 18, 2025,...
Pioneering recipe for conductive plastics paves the way for your body to go online
Sep 18, 2025 Plastic that can conduct an electric charge is a material that can be used for everything from sensors that detect and even treat serious illnesses to self-cooling clothing or electronic adhesive plasters that can be applied to the skin and send data directly to a mobile phone....
New microscope captures large, high-resolution images of curved samples in single snapshot
Sep 17, 2025 Researchers built a microscope that captures large, high-resolution images of uneven objects in one shot, aiding diagnostics, research, and quality inspection. (Nanowerk News) Researchers have developed a new type of microscope that can acquire extremely large, high-resolution pictures of non-flat objects in a single snapshot. This innovation...
3D-printed fuel cells may power future aerospace technologies
Sep 17, 2025 Researchers rethink fuel cells with 3D printing and ceramic, coral-inspired design, unlocking new potential for P2X and power generation in aerospace and beyond. (Nanowerk News) A team of researchers at DTU may have cracked one of the toughest nuts in sustainable energy: how to make fuel cells...
Self-propelling nanomotors help T cells breach tumor defenses
Sep 17, 2025 Nitric oxide-powered nanomotors restore tumor blood and lymphatic vessels, enabling deeper T-cell infiltration and stronger immune responses that suppress tumor growth and promote lasting immune memory. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Solid tumors are notoriously difficult to treat with immunotherapy. One reason is that immune cells, particularly T cells, often...
A more precise way to edit the genome
Sep 17, 2025 Researchers have dramatically lowered the error rate of prime editing, a technique that holds potential for treating many genetic disorders. (Nanowerk News) A genome-editing technique known as prime editing holds potential for treating many diseases by transforming faulty genes into functional ones. However, the process carries a...
XRISM uncovers a mystery in the cosmic winds of change
Sep 17, 2025 XRISM found dense winds from a neutron star disc differ from those around black holes, challenging ideas on how such winds form and shape their environment. (Nanowerk News) The X-Ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM) has revealed an unexpected difference between the powerful winds launching from a...
Nanoscale optical device achieves independent electrical control of light
UNIST. "Nanoscale optical device achieves independent electrical control of light." Nanowerk, 17 September 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=67663.php. UNIST. (2025, September 17). Nanoscale optical device achieves independent electrical control of light. Nanowerk. https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=67663.php UNIST, "Nanoscale optical device achieves independent electrical control of light," Nanowerk, September 17, 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=67663.php.
Stimulator platform reveals cell responses to electrical signals
International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory. "Stimulator platform reveals cell responses to electrical signals." Nanowerk, 17 September 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/news2/biotech/newsid=67662.php. International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory. (2025, September 17). Stimulator platform reveals cell responses to electrical signals. Nanowerk. https://www.nanowerk.com/news2/biotech/newsid=67662.php International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, "Stimulator platform reveals cell responses to electrical signals," Nanowerk, September 17, 2025,...