Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. "New QR LED design sets record efficiency for brighter vivid displays." Nanowerk, 5 November 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=68043.php. Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. (2025, November 5). New QR LED design sets record efficiency for brighter vivid displays. Nanowerk. https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=68043.php Hong Kong University of...
Custom-made carbon dots detect cadmium in water at very low levels
Nov 04, 2025 Ion-imprinted carbon dots detect cadmium at low nanomolar levels with a simple light readout, enabling portable water screening and customizable metal-specific probes. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Cadmium contamination remains a persistent water-quality problem because the metal accumulates in the body and harms kidneys and bones at trace exposure. Regulated...
Extremely massive stars forged the oldest star clusters in the universe
Nov 04, 2025 New model shows extremely massive stars, over 1,000 solar masses, shaped the birth and early evolution of the universe's oldest star clusters. (Nanowerk News) An international team led by ICREA researcher Mark Gieles, from the Institute of Cosmos Sciences of the University of Barcelona (ICCUB) and the...
Unlocking the secrets of sticky polymer droplets with nanoscale precision
Nov 04, 2025 Researchers probe charged polymer droplets to reveal how their nanoscale behavior could shape future drug delivery and adhesive materials. (Nanowerk News) Whether natural or synthetic, polymers — large molecules made up of repeating units called monomers — exhibit complex structures and properties that make them useful in...
Researchers develop ion beam technology for removing space debris
Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel. "Researchers develop ion beam technology for removing space debris." Nanowerk, 4 November 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/news2/space/newsid=68035.php. Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel. (2025, November 4). Researchers develop ion beam technology for removing space debris. Nanowerk. https://www.nanowerk.com/news2/space/newsid=68035.php Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel, "Researchers develop ion beam technology for removing space debris," Nanowerk, November 4, 2025,...
Dual-action catalyst converts carbon waste and alcohols into useful chemicals
Nov 04, 2025 A new electrochemical method turns carbon dioxide and alcohols into valuable chemicals on both sides of a single cell, using a sulfur-modified catalyst that improves efficiency and selectivity. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Electrochemical devices that convert carbon dioxide into fuels and chemicals have made steady progress, but they still...
Alternating current powers a new generation of nano-LEDs
American Institute of Physics. "Alternating current powers a new generation of nano-LEDs." Nanowerk, 4 November 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=68038.php. American Institute of Physics. (2025, November 4). Alternating current powers a new generation of nano-LEDs. Nanowerk. https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=68038.php American Institute of Physics, "Alternating current powers a new generation of nano-LEDs," Nanowerk, November 4, 2025,...
Atomic-scale details reveal how tiny crystals make clouds rain
Nov 04, 2025 Researchers uncover how the surface structure of silver iodide at the atomic scale triggers ice formation in clouds, improving understanding of artificial rain and snow. (Nanowerk News) No one can control the weather, but certain clouds can be deliberately triggered to release rain or snow. The process,...
Nuclear waste used for hydrogen fuel production with emerging technologies
Nov 04, 2025 Researchers review methods that repurpose nuclear waste to generate hydrogen, aiming to lower storage needs and support cleaner energy production. (Nanowerk News) Nuclear waste remains a major environmental hazard due to its long-lasting radioactivity, which can persist for thousands of years. However, new research by University of...
Breathing new life into tuberculosis treatment with inhalable nanomedicine
Nov 03, 2025 A new nano-based drug delivery technology could outwit tuberculosis (TB) - one of humanity's most ancient diseases. (Nanowerk News) A new nano-based drug delivery technology could outwit tuberculosis (TB) - one of humanity’s most ancient diseases. At the Wits Advanced Drug Delivery Platform (WADDP), postdoctoral researcher Dr...