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DNA inspired metamaterials deliver reusable shock absorption through twist compression
Sep 18, 2025 A modular metamaterial mimics DNA geometry to combine twist compression, tunable stiffness, fast recovery, and reusable shock absorption for robotics and impact systems. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Across sectors as varied as robotics, aerospace, and protective equipment, engineers face a recurring dilemma. How do you build structures that are...
Shape-shifting collisions probe secrets of early Universe
CERN. "Shape-shifting collisions probe secrets of early Universe." Nanowerk, 18 September 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/news2/space/newsid=67679.php. CERN. (2025, September 18). Shape-shifting collisions probe secrets of early Universe. Nanowerk. https://www.nanowerk.com/news2/space/newsid=67679.php CERN, "Shape-shifting collisions probe secrets of early Universe," Nanowerk, September 18, 2025, https://www.nanowerk.com/news2/space/newsid=67679.php.
Corrosion-resistant nanocatalyst tested for hydrogen production from seawater
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...