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Innovative MXene hydrogel enables wearable health monitoring and treatment
Scientists have developed a self-adhesive MXene hydrogel that can monitor vital signs, protect skin from UV, and deliver photothermal therapy.
Today, 12:16 UTC
Deep-sea sponge's 'zero-energy' flow control could inspire new energy efficient designs
The Venus flower basket sponge's glass-like skeleton withstands deep-sea conditions and filters feeds using ambient currents. This discovery could inspire efficient engineering designs.
Today, 08:53 UTC
Revolutionizing cancer treatment by intracellular protein delivery using hybrid nanotubes
The hybrid nanotube stamp system revolutionizes precision medicine with high efficiency and cell viability rates for cancer treatment.
Today, 08:40 UTC
Battery-free light emission powered by triboelectricity
Researchers identify triboelectricity as the source of a soft mechanoluminescent complex, enabling durable, battery-free light emission even under light stress.
Today, 08:29 UTC
Quantum dot solar cells boosted by instant light treatment
Instant light treatment enhances the electrical conductivity of next-generation PbS Quantum Dot solar cells, reducing build time and maximizing efficiency while minimizing defects.
Today, 08:22 UTC
Ion irradiation offers promise for 2D material probing
New research shows that fast electronic processes in two-dimensional materials like graphene can be studied by irradiating them with ions, paving the way for advanced technologies.
May 18, 2024
Physicists propose path to faster, more flexible robots
Physicists revealed a microscopic phenomenon that could greatly improve the performance of soft devices, such as agile flexible robots or microscopic capsules for drug delivery.
May 18, 2024
Researchers develop world's smallest quantum light detector on a silicon chip
Researchers have demonstrated the integration of a quantum light detector - smaller than a human hair - onto a silicon chip, moving us one step closer to the age of quantum technologies using light.
May 18, 2024
Room-temperature method transforms liquid crystal 'fabric' into soft robotic actuators
New method turns liquid crystal elastomers into soft robotic actuators at room temperature, enabling easier customization and mass production.
May 17, 2024
Diamond glitter: a play of colors with artificial DNA crystals
Using DNA origami, researchers have built a diamond lattice with a periodicity of hundreds of nanometers - a new approach for manufacturing semiconductors for visible light.
May 17, 2024
Scientists create an 'optical conveyor belt' for quasiparticles
Using interference between two lasers, scientists have created an 'optical conveyor belt' that can move polaritons in semiconductor-based microcavities. This work could lead to the development of new devices with applications in areas such as quantum metrology and quantum information.
May 17, 2024
Gene therapy relieves back pain, repairs damaged disc in mice
Study suggests nanocarriers loaded with DNA could replace opioids.
May 16, 2024
Low-temperature pulse irradiation technique enables flexible optoelectronic devices
A new pulse irradiation technique synthesizes thin films at ultra-low temperatures, making it ideal for flexible optoelectronic devices and wearable electronics.
May 16, 2024
A golden key unlocks sharper imaging and faster scanning with X-rays
Scientists have made a breakthrough in significantly improving the sharpness of X-ray imaging and potentially boosting the speeds at which X-ray scans can be processed.
May 16, 2024
DNA origami guides precise nanoparticle patterning for tunable metasurfaces
Researchers develop a precise method for patterning gold nanoparticles on surfaces using DNA origami and electron beam lithography, enabling tunable plasmonic metasurfaces.
May 16, 2024
What is 'time' for quantum particles?
Quantum tunneling lets particles seem to move faster than light. Physicists now propose a new method to accurately measure tunneling time and control particle speed.
May 16, 2024
Nanobubble research to improve green hydrogen production
In a novel study, researchers have made significant strides in understanding the behaviour of micro- and nanobubbles on electrodes during water electrolysis. This process is crucial for (green) hydrogen production.
May 16, 2024
Miniature, lab-created human organs to fast-track new disease treatments
Creating tiny, laboratory grown organs is one of the latest developments in the search for new personalised medical treatments.
May 16, 2024