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Lightweight microlattices achieve high stiffness through hierarchical rotating cube structures

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Researchers engineer a new class of microlattice materials with enhanced stiffness-to-density ratios and giant negative Poisson's ratios, ideal for lightweight applications.

May 16, 2025

Graphene-enhanced zinc-ion batteries as a safe, scalable, and high-performance energy storage solution

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Zinc-ion batteries based on water-based electrolytes are inherently safe, environmentally friendly, and economically viable. They also mitigate fire risks and thermal runaway issues associated with their lithium-based counterparts, which makes the...

May 16, 2025

Drug-loaded nanoparticles can enhance precision and safety of ultrasound tumor treatment

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Researchers have created a new kind of nanoparticle that could make ultrasound-based cancer treatments more effective and safer, while also helping prevent tumors from coming back.

May 15, 2025

Sugar-coated nanotherapy dramatically improves neuron survival in Alzheimer's model

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Scientists at Northwestern University have developed a new approach that directly combats the progression of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

May 14, 2025

Onion-like nanoparticles found in aircraft exhaust

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A research team from the National Institute for Environmental Studies (Japan), Zurich University of Applied Sciences (Switzerland), Tokyo Metropolitan University (Japan), and other institutions conducted emission tests on aircraft engines and exam...

May 14, 2025

MXene-antibody sensor enables low-cost, accurate vitamin D detection in remote regions

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An electrochemical sensor designed to address a global health issue that particularly impacts people in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) has been created by a multidisciplinary team at KAUST. The sensor detects low vitamin D levels in blood...

May 14, 2025

3D printing technology improves comfort, durability of smart wearables

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Researchers demonstrate a particular 3D ink printing method for so-called smart fabrics that continues to perform well after repeated washings and abrasion tests.

May 14, 2025

Team develops digital lab for data- and robot-driven materials science

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The digital laboratory (dLab) system fully automates the material synthesis and structural, physical property evaluation of thin-film samples.

May 14, 2025

Onion-like nanoparticles found in aircraft exhaust

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Aircraft engines emit nanoparticles, including newly identified onion-like structures. Research explores their formation, health effects, and climate impacts.

May 14, 2025

Novel technology enables better understanding of complex biological samples

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Researchers have developed a new technology that allows accurate visualization of the different parts that make up a single cell.

May 14, 2025

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