Tohoku University. "Dual torque from electron spins drives magnetic domain wall displacement." Nanowerk, 22 October 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=67938.php. Tohoku University. (2025, October 22). Dual torque from electron spins drives magnetic domain wall displacement. Nanowerk. https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=67938.php Tohoku University, "Dual torque from electron spins drives magnetic domain wall displacement," Nanowerk, October 22, 2025,...
Telescope hack opens a sharper view into the universe
Oct 22, 2025 Using a novel imaging technique on a ground-based telescope, astronomers captured the sharpest view of a star's disk, revealing previously unseen structure. (Nanowerk News) A novel imaging technique used for the first time on a ground-based telescope has helped a UCLA-led team of astronomers to achieve the...
A battery designed to survive the harsh conditions on Mars
Oct 22, 2025 A 3D-printed lithium carbon dioxide battery uses MXene and carbon nanotube nanomaterials to deliver high energy and power with stable performance in Martian conditions for off-planet energy storage. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Mars presents one of the hardest tests for any power system. Sunlight fades during long nights and...
Astronomers map magnetic treamer feeding a forming binary star
National Radio Astronomy Observatory. "Astronomers map magnetic treamer feeding a forming binary star." Nanowerk, 22 October 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/news2/space/newsid=67935.php. National Radio Astronomy Observatory. (2025, October 22). Astronomers map magnetic treamer feeding a forming binary star. Nanowerk. https://www.nanowerk.com/news2/space/newsid=67935.php National Radio Astronomy Observatory, "Astronomers map magnetic treamer feeding a forming binary star," Nanowerk,...
crystals made of rotating objects
Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf. "It sounds bizarre, but they exist: crystals made of rotating objects." Nanowerk, 21 October 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=67927.php. Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf. (2025, October 21). It sounds bizarre, but they exist: crystals made of rotating objects. Nanowerk. https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=67927.php Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, "It sounds bizarre, but they exist:...
Programming plants to fight pathogens
Oct 21, 2025 By studying molecules that detect pathogens in plants, scientists have figured out how to customize them to target specific pathogens. (Nanowerk News) Modern agriculture uses enormous quantities of pesticides and fungicides, which can negatively impact the environment and people. Finding ways to boost the immune responses of...
Sunlight powers filter that purifies water of nanoplastics and bacteria
Oct 21, 2025 A solar-powered electrokinetic filter removes nanoplastics and bacteria using electric fields instead of pressure, offering efficient, low-energy water purification with simple, scalable materials. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Water treatment technology faces a persistent tradeoff. Filters that trap very small contaminants tend to clog or require high pressure and energy,...
Flash of light makes hydrogen catalysts in milliseconds with 1000x less energy
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology. "Flash of light makes hydrogen catalysts in milliseconds with 1000x less energy." Nanowerk, 21 October 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=67931.php. Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology. (2025, October 21). Flash of light makes hydrogen catalysts in milliseconds with 1000x less energy. Nanowerk. https://www.nanowerk.com/nanotechnology-news3/newsid=67931.php Korea Advanced...
Smart aquabots bring camouflage and environmental sensing to life
Chinese Academy of Sciences. "Smart aquabots bring camouflage and environmental sensing to life." Nanowerk, 21 October 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/news2/robotics/newsid=67932.php. Chinese Academy of Sciences. (2025, October 21). Smart aquabots bring camouflage and environmental sensing to life. Nanowerk. https://www.nanowerk.com/news2/robotics/newsid=67932.php Chinese Academy of Sciences, "Smart aquabots bring camouflage and environmental sensing to life," Nanowerk,...
Smart material transforms encryption into color
Oct 21, 2025 A new color-changing material can remember and forget like a brain cell, creating self-erasing images that hide information after a short time without using extra power. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Screens mediate almost everything people know and trust. Financial transactions, identity checks, and private messages all depend on what...