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Retinal prosthesis woven from tellurium nanowires partially restores vision in blind mice
A team from Fudan University, the Shanghai Institute of Technical Physics, the Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications and Shaoxin Laboratory, all in China, has developed a retinal prosthesis woven from metal nanowires ...
Probiotic-powered dissolvable battery activates in acidic environments and leaves no toxic residue
In the "Mission: Impossible" films, superspy Ethan Hunt—played by Tom Cruise—gets orders from his superiors on various devices that self-destruct in five seconds. Could electronics disintegrate into nothing in real life? ...
Bio & Medicine
Jun 6, 2025
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Ultra-selective aptamers give viruses a taste of their own medicine
Inspired by the way viruses attach to cells, EPFL scientists have developed a method for engineering ultra-selective aptamers.
Bio & Medicine
Jun 6, 2025
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Magnetic surface enables precise atomic migration at near absolute zero
Adatoms are single atoms that get adsorbed onto the surface of a solid material and are known to hop randomly from one spot to another. In a recent study published in Nature Communications, a group of scientists from Germany ...
From CO₂ to methane: Scientists discover how nickel nanoparticle shape and size control conversion
Every day, tons of CO₂ are released into the atmosphere, but what if we could transform it using clean energy? This is the question explored in a recent Politecnico di Milano study, which was featured on the cover of the ...
Nanomaterials
Jun 5, 2025
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'In-insect synthesis': Caterpillar factories produce fluorescent nanocarbons
Researchers led by Kenichiro Itami at the RIKEN Pioneering Research Institute (PRI) / RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science (CSRS) have successfully used insects as mini molecule-making factories, marking a breakthrough ...
Bio & Medicine
Jun 5, 2025
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New nanoparticle-based genetic delivery system targets lungs to treat cancer, cystic fibrosis
Scientists have made a key breakthrough in treating respiratory diseases by developing a new drug delivery system that transports genetic therapies directly to the lungs, opening promising possibilities for patients with ...
Bio & Medicine
Jun 5, 2025
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Electrospun polymer fiber mats enable controlled release of antibacterial drugs for wound care
A good drug should cure without harming. A lot depends, however, not so much on the therapeutic substance itself, as on the way it is administered—it should precisely reach the affected area, in a specific amount, for a ...
Bio & Medicine
Jun 5, 2025
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A fresh new way to produce freshwater: Sonicated carbon nanotube catalysts
Water is one of the most precious resources on the planet. Freshwater is vital for humans, animals, and plants—but it can become contaminated from overflowing stormwater and surface water. We are already starting to feel ...
Nanomaterials
Jun 5, 2025
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Isotopically barcoded beads allow for mass serological analysis of up to 18,000 measurements at once
Current methods of antibody detection, such as conventional serological assays, are limited in terms of the amount of information they can process in a single test. Although more recent techniques have made it possible to ...
Bio & Medicine
Jun 5, 2025
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'Electron shower' technique unlocks advanced piezoelectric films for next-generation electronics
Our everyday lives are so riddled with electronics that we hardly notice them anymore. When we casually reach for our smartphone, we rarely think about how complex this device is. Hundreds of tiny components work together ...
Nanophysics
Jun 5, 2025
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Tiny 'heat bombs' made from biodegradable polymers could precisely target and treat diseased cells
Cornell researchers have developed a new way to safely heat up specific areas inside the body by using biodegradable polymers that contain tiny water pockets, which are then activated by near-infrared laser. The technology ...
Bio & Medicine
Jun 5, 2025
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Physicists build microscopic 'trampoline' to improve sound wave control in microchips
The wildest trampoline in the world swings sideways and "around corners." Yet, no one can jump on it, because it's not even a millimeter tall. Physicists from the University of Konstanz, the University of Copenhagen, and ...
Nanophysics
Jun 5, 2025
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Fighting poultry disease with mRNA: Researchers pioneer nanoparticle approach
Researchers from UConn's College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (CAHNR) and College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) have demonstrated that a novel protein-based nanoparticle can make mRNA vaccines more effective ...
Bio & Medicine
Jun 5, 2025
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Semi-damascene integration approach enables achievement of 16nm pitch Ru lines with record-low resistance
At the 2025 IEEE International Interconnect Technology Conference (IITC), imec, a research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics and digital technologies, has presented Ru lines at 16nm pitch with average resistance as low ...
Nanomaterials
Jun 5, 2025
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Engineered nanostructures boost CAR T-cell potency and longevity for cancer therapy
Our immune system is designed to protect us by recognizing and attacking infected or abnormal cells. However, cancer cells often manage to "cheat" the immune system by pretending to be healthy cells and thus disabling immune ...
Bio & Medicine
Jun 4, 2025
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Clay-based nanomaterials offer solution to capture carbon dioxide and combat climate change
One of Earth's most common nanomaterials is facilitating breakthroughs in tackling climate change: clay. In a new study, researchers at Purdue University, in collaboration with experts from Sandia National Laboratories, have ...
Nanomaterials
Jun 4, 2025
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Nanoparticle smart spray helps crops block infection before it starts
As climate change fuels the spread of plant diseases worldwide, a new nanoparticle smart spray could help crops defend themselves by blocking harmful bacteria from entering through tiny pores in their leaves.
Bio & Medicine
Jun 4, 2025
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Revealing hidden transformations in 2D materials with atomic force microscopes
Researchers at the Institute of Physics in Zagreb, Croatia, in collaboration with international partners, have showcased new methods for visualizing atomic-scale changes in advanced materials.
Nanomaterials
Jun 4, 2025
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Novel nanozyme prevents excess clotting
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed an artificial metal-based nanozyme that can potentially be used to clamp down on abnormal blood clotting caused by conditions like pulmonary thromboembolism ...
Bio & Medicine
Jun 4, 2025
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