A bimetallic tweak could finally make MOF laser propulsion space-ready
Adding iron to a copper-based propellant MOF simultaneously solves its water stability problem and boosts laser propulsion efficiency, breaking a trade-off once thought inherent.
Nanoscale hotspots in OLEDs may shorten their lifespans in phones, TVs
Concentrated rivers of current create flickering hotspots in conventional amorphous OLEDs, but crystalline designs may not have this problem.
Carbon nanotube 'black paint' absorbs terahertz radiation to cut 6G interference
Skoltech researchers and their colleagues from KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden, have created an important building block for future 6G communication technology, which will make wireless data transfer at superior transmission rates possible. The newly developed piece of the 6G puzzle is not a device component, but a carbon nanotube-based black paint of sorts that thoroughly absorbs...
Graphene sensors stay stable in liquids, boosting sensitivity up to 20 times
Accurately measuring small shifts in biological markers, like proteins and neurotransmitters, or harmful chemicals in the water supply, can identify critical problems before they have a chance to impact patients or the environment. While some existing sensors can monitor the microscopic matter behind these issues, they often have limitations. A primary example is a device known as a field-...
Printed perovskite pixels on a contact lens enable eye-tracked robotic control
A new printing technique places perovskite photodetectors on contact lenses, and AI upscaling turns 100 sparse pixels into an eye-tracking interface for robotic control.
PI Earns Gold in MassEcon Economic Impact Awards
Physik Instrumente (PI), a global leader in precision motion control and nanopositioning technologies, has been named the Gold winner in the 2026 Team Massachusetts Economic Impact Awards, presented by MassEcon.
Nanoengineered spintronic device can store data in four different ways
Over the past decades, electronics engineers have been trying to develop increasingly smaller devices that can store information reliably, even when they are not powered on. A promising type of non-volatile memory device is spintronics, solid-state systems that store and process information leveraging the spin (i.e., an intrinsic form of angular momentum) of electrons.
Lab-on-a-chip nanoarchitectures for oncogene detection and early cancer screening
The global demand for precise and efficient cancer cell detection in biomedical and clinical diagnostics has catalysed significant innovation in micro- and nanotechnology-based analytical systems. The lab-on-a-chip (LOC) nanoarchitectures are powerful tools for high-throughput, non-invasive separation, detection, and classification of individual cancer cells. Thus, in oncology, cancer-on-a-chip...
A strange new quantum state appears when atoms get “frustrated”
Physicists at UC Santa Barbara have uncovered a new way to manipulate unusual magnetic states by exploiting “frustration” inside a crystal’s atomic structure. The team discovered a rare system where two different kinds of frustration—magnetic and electronic bond frustration—coexist and interact. By coupling these competing effects, researchers may be able to control exotic quantum states,...
The Capacities of the Probiotic Strains L. helveticus MIMLh5 and L. acidophilus NCFM to Induce Th1-Stimulating Cytokines in Dendritic Cells Are Inversely Correlated with the Thickness of Their S-Layers
The surface layer (S-layer) of probiotic bacteria plays an important role in their interaction with the host immune system. In this article, Valentina Taverniti , Paolo D’Incecco , Stefano Farris , Peter Riber Jonsen , Helene Skovsted Eld , Juliane Sørensen, Laura Brunelli, Giacomo Mantegazza, Stefania Arioli and Hanne Frøkiær, investigated how the thickness of … Continue reading The Capacities...
Scientists unlock a powerful new way to turn sunlight into fuel
Scientists have developed a powerful new computational method that could accelerate the search for next-generation materials capable of turning sunlight into useful chemical energy. The work focuses on polyheptazine imides, a promising class of carbon nitride materials that absorb visible light and can drive reactions such as hydrogen production, carbon dioxide conversion, and hydrogen peroxide...
New sensor sniffs out pneumonia on a patient’s breath
The technology could enable fast, point-of-care diagnoses for pneumonia and other lung conditions.
A lab mistake at Cambridge reveals a powerful new way to modify drug molecules
Cambridge scientists have discovered a light-powered chemical reaction that lets researchers modify complex drug molecules at the final stages of development. Unlike traditional methods that rely on toxic chemicals and harsh conditions, the new approach uses an LED lamp to create essential carbon–carbon bonds under mild conditions. This could make drug discovery faster and more environmentally...
Imaris 11 transforms image analysis with automated workflows and reproducible research tools
Discover how Imaris 11 streamlines image analysis with automated workflows, reproducibility tools, and powerful batch processing.
3D Printable Nanotube Composite Shields Electronics In Extreme Environments
Ultrathin, stretchable nanotube composites offer innovative EMI and neutron shielding, ideal for electronics in extreme environments like aerospace and defense.
Discovering the joy of future-forward electrical engineering
One year in, MIT’s hands-on 6-5 (Electrical Engineering With Computing) degree program is already one of the most popular majors among first-year students.
New photonic device efficiently beams light into free space
Light-emitting structures that curl off the chip surface could enable advanced displays, high-speed optical communications, and larger-scale quantum computers.
DNA origami vaccine platform shows promise against multiple infectious viruses
The COVID-19 pandemic brought messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines to the forefront of global health care. After their clinical trial stages, the first COVID-19 mRNA vaccine was administered on 8 December 2020 and mathematical models suggest that mRNA vaccines prevented at least 14.4 million deaths from COVID-19 in the first year alone.
Free-Standing 3D Na Ion Anode Material for Higher Energy Density
Innovative bismuth-carbon nanofiber anode integrated with molybdenum disulfide demonstrates improved energy density and long-term cycling performance.
Periodontal bacteria trigger bone density reduction via the gut
Periodontitis, a chronic inflammatory disease of the gums, affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide and is increasingly linked to systemic disorders beyond the oral cavity.
Dual - functional cRGD/pH - sensitive liposomes loaded with sorafenib: a novel therapeutic approach for hepatocellular carcinoma
BackgroundSorafenib, a first-line treatment for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), is severely limited by its low oral bioavailability, lack of tumor specificity, and dose-limiting systemic adverse effects. Nanocarrier-based delivery systems, particularly liposomes, offer a promising strategy to overcome these limitations.MethodsWe developed a multifunctional liposomal system co-modified...
Green-engineered MoS2-functionalized nonwoven fabric: washable, biocompatible, and pressure-sensitive smart textile
Smart textiles capable of reliable pressure sensing are essential for emerging wearable and biomedical applications; however, scalable fabrication routes that combine sensing performance, durability, and biological safety remain limited. This research presents a green engineered MoS2-functionalized nonwoven fabric that was developed as a flexible piezoresistive pressure sensor using a citric-...
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As we glide toward the end of the year, we’d like to say a heartfelt thank you to our customers and partners around the world for trusting NanoWorld AFM probes in your research and industry related applications. Whether you’re carving fresh tracks like the NanoWorld Professor or enjoying the view like our robot friend in … Continue reading Season’s Greetings 2025 from NanoWorld