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Smart nanomaterials that detect and treat traumatic brain injuries simultaneously

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers explore the latest advances in theranostic nanomaterials that could help doctors both detect and treat brain damage after trauma.

Nov 12, 2025

Graphene–silicon solar cells enable battery‑free operation in autonomous sensors

Graphene Info   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Developing autonomous sensor systems capable of sustained operation without battery dependence is essential for the Internet of Things. A recent study by researchers from the University of Arkansas and the University of Michigan demonstrates how g...

Nov 12, 2025

An ionic fix for frost: Electrostatic defrosting removes ice without heat or chemicals

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

During winter months, frost can unleash icy havoc on cars, planes, heat pumps, and much more. But thermal defrosting with heaters is very energy intensive, while chemical defrosting is expensive and toxic to the environment.

Nov 11, 2025

Electric fields steer nanoparticles through a liquid-filled maze, offering improved drug delivery and purification

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

In the home, the lab and the factory, electric fields control technologies such as Kindle displays, medical diagnostic tests and devices that purify cancer drugs. In an electric field, anything with an electrical charge—from an individual atom to ...

Nov 11, 2025

Nanorobots guide stem cells to become bone cells via precise pressure

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

For the first time, researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have succeeded in using nanorobots to stimulate stem cells with such precision that they are reliably transformed into bone cells. To achieve this, the robots exert extern...

Nov 11, 2025

Nanopores that act like electrical gates pave way for ion-based computing

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Pore-forming proteins are found throughout nature. In humans, they play key roles in immune defense, while in bacteria they often act as toxins that punch holes in cell membranes. These biological pores allow ions and molecules to pass through mem...

Nov 11, 2025

Harnessing algae for a greener way to create functional gold nanoparticles

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Researchers from Japan have pioneered a novel, sustainable method for synthesizing functionalized gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) using microalgae. The work is published in the journal ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering.

Nov 11, 2025

Light-responsive molecule enables reversible cell death control using visible and UV light

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

A novel technology that utilizes light of different wavelengths to control cellular functions by inducing reversible assembly and disassembly of molecules has been developed. This breakthrough could pave the way for new approaches in treating supe...

Nov 11, 2025

Entangled spins give diamonds a quantum advantage

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

UC Santa Barbara physicists have engineered entangled spin systems in diamond that surpass classical sensing limits through quantum squeezing. Their breakthrough enables next-generation quantum sensors that are powerful, compact, and ready for rea...

Nov 11, 2025

Harnessing algae for a greener way to create functional gold nanoparticles

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

An international research team has developed an eco-friendly method using microalgae to produce highly stable and biocompatible gold nanoparticles, paving the way for the next-generation nanomedicine.

Nov 11, 2025

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