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Chemicals may be hitching a ride on nanoplastics to enter the skin

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Plastic is ubiquitous in the modern world, and it's notorious for taking a long time to completely break down in the environment—if it ever does. But even without breaking down completely, plastic can shed tiny particles—called nanoplastics b...

Oct 17, 2025

Sensor identifies sodium nitrite in drinks using laser-modified cork

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

A team of researchers from the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, has developed a sensor that can identify sodium nitrite (NaNO2) in various beverages, including mineral water, orange juice, and wine. This...

Oct 17, 2025

mRNA nanoparticles drive potent SARS-CoV-2 immunity in mice

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

A multi-institutional team led by University of Washington scientists have engineered a new vaccine platform combining mRNA and computational protein design, producing in mice a potent immune defense against both Wuhan-Hu-1 and omicron BA.5 SARS-C...

Oct 17, 2025

Simple single-layer metasurface design boosts detection of circularly polarized light

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

A new single-layer chiral metasurface detects circularly polarized light efficiently, offering a compact, high-performance alternative to bulky optical systems.

Oct 17, 2025

New submicron printing process enables recyclable high-performance electronics

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Engineers developed a submicron-scale printing method that fabricates recyclable transistors with strong performance, paving the way for sustainable displays.

Oct 17, 2025

Preventing nanoparticle clumping during freeze drying

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

A new study shows that polyethylene glycol coatings keep nanoparticles stable during freeze drying, while the protein albumin helps protect other surfaces and improves their safety in use.

Oct 17, 2025

DNA nanospring measures cellular motor power

Technology Org   -   Scientific News Websites

Cells all require the transport of materials to maintain their function. In nerve cells, a tiny motor made of protein called KIF1A is responsible for that. Mutations in this protein can lead to neurological disorders, including difficulties in wal...

Oct 17, 2025

Skeleton Technologies and Acbel Polytech unveil BBU Solution for Data Centers

Graphene Info   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Skeleton Technologies and power supply solutions provider Acbel Polytech Inc. have jointly showcased an advanced AI Data Center Solution at the Open Compute Project (OCP) Global Summit 2025 in San Jose, California. The joint demonstration featured...

Oct 17, 2025

Archer partners with Emergence Quantum to accelerate graphene quantum technology development

Graphene Info   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Archer Materials has announced a collaboration agreement with Emergence Quantum, a quantum innovation company supporting some of the world’s leading quantum companies, including IONQ (NYSE: IONQ) and others.

Oct 17, 2025

Graphene-based AI electronic skin for health and motion monitoring

Graphene Info   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Researchers from Qingdao University, University of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Korea Advanced Nano Fab Center (KANC) and Shandong University have developed a multifunctional electronic skin (e-skin) system based on a laser-induced graphene...

Oct 16, 2025

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