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"Shapeshifting Microrobot Toothbrush With Iron Oxide Nanoparticles Can Brush, Rinse and Floss [Study]"

Science Times   -   Scientific News Websites

A multidisciplinary team at the University of Pennsylvania created a shapeshifting microrobot for oral hygiene to help people with disabilities. Continue reading for more details about the robotic toothbrush.

Jul 6, 2022

"Graphenea, Lantania and UPM develop graphene-enhanced additive for cement and concrete"

Graphene Info   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Graphenea, Lantania (an international group that builds large transport, water and energy infrastructures) and the Polytechnic University of Madrid (UPM) recently developed a graphene-enhanced additive that enhances the expected useful life of con...

Jul 6, 2022

"Tiny shapeshifting robots brush and floss your teeth, kill bacteria"

New Atlas   -   Scientific News Websites

Like many menial tasks, there may soon be a way to outsource brushing your teeth to robots. Engineers at the University of Pennsylvania have developed a system of microrobots that can change shape to form bristles or floss. They don’t just brush p...

Jul 6, 2022

Low temperature nanoparticle ink: Printing a new chapter in solar energy

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers have developed a simple and versatile nanoparticle ink that could help next-generation perovskite solar cells to be printed at scale and become the dominant force in commercial photovoltaics.

Jul 6, 2022

"Shapeshifting microrobots can brush and floss teeth: Hands-free system could effectively automate the treatment and removal of tooth-decay-causing bacteria and dental plaque, research shows"

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

A robotic microswarm may one day automate the routine of rinsing, brushing, and flossing teeth. A multidisciplinary team developed the technology, which employs a magnetic field to direct the iron oxide nanoparticle-based microrobots into antimicr...

Jul 5, 2022

US chooses encryption tools to protect us from quantum computers

New Scientist   -   Scientific News Websites

The National Institute of Standards and Technology has revealed the next generation of algorithms that will keep our private data safe from snoopers

Jul 5, 2022

US chooses encryption tools to protect us from quantum computers

New Scientist   -   Scientific News Websites

The National Institute of Standards and Technology has revealed the next generation of algorithms that will keep our private data safe from snoopers

Jul 5, 2022

US chooses encryption tools to protect us from quantum computers

New Scientist   -   Scientific News Websites

The National Institute of Standards and Technology has revealed the next generation of algorithms that will keep our private data safe from snoopers

Jul 5, 2022

New photocatalytic membrane that can be cleaned using light energy: Revolutionary technology can tackle global water shortages and energy issues

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

Researchers have developed a nanosheet-laminated photocatalytic membrane that demonstrates both excellent water permeance and photocatalytic activity. The membrane's photocatalytic properties make it easier to clean as irradiating the membran...

Jul 5, 2022

Printing a new chapter in solar energy

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

A simple and versatile nanoparticle ink could help next-generation perovskite solar cells to be printed at scale and become the dominant force in commercial photovoltaics.

Jul 5, 2022

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