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With AI, researchers can now identify the smallest crystals

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

One longstanding problem has sidelined life-saving drugs, stalled next-generation batteries, and kept archaeologists from identifying the origins of ancient artifacts.

Apr 28, 2025

Oscillating microbubbles sort exosomes from blood in minutes, skipping chemicals and centrifuges

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Exosomes, secreted by most cells, carry biological information and proteins that serve as noninvasive biomarkers for diagnosing and predicting disease progression and metastasis. However, the rapid isolation of high-purity exosomes from various bi...

Apr 28, 2025

DNA-inspired flexible fiber design enhances sensors for wearables

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A fiber sensor inspired by the shape of DNA, developed by researchers at Shinshu University, introduces a new design for more durable, flexible fiber sensors in wearables. Traditional fiber sensors have electrodes at both ends, which often fail un...

Apr 28, 2025

Scientists observe how blobs form crystals and discover a new crystal type

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Crystals—from sugar and table salt to snowflakes and diamonds—don't always grow in a straightforward way. New York University researchers have captured this journey from amorphous blob to orderly structures in a new study published in Nature ...

Apr 28, 2025

First real-time visualization of nanofiber self-assembly uncovers key steps in formation of supramolecular gels

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Imagine materials that build themselves, responding intelligently to their environment to deliver drugs precisely where needed, scaffold regenerating tissues, or clean up pollutants. These are the promises of supramolecular gels, fascinating soft ...

Apr 28, 2025

Breakthrough extends fuel cell lifespan beyond 200,000 hours, paving the way for clean long-haul trucking

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

Researchers have developed a new catalyst design capable of pushing the projected fuel cell catalyst lifespans to 200,000 hours. The research marks a significant step toward the widespread adoption of fuel cell technology in heavy-duty vehicles, s...

Apr 28, 2025

Unveiling the 3D crystal secrets of defective nanoparticles

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Metal oxyhydroxides are nanoparticles with wide industrial applications, but determining their exact structure is often challenging. Recently, a research team has developed an advanced imaging method called 'lattice correlation analysis'...

Apr 28, 2025

Light-based data made clearer with new machine learning method

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Researchers have developed a new machine learning algorithm that excels at interpreting optical spectra, potentially enabling faster and more precise medical diagnoses and sample analysis.

Apr 28, 2025

Unveiling the 3D crystal secrets of defective nanoparticles

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

A pioneering low-dose imaging technique reveals detailed atomic structures of titanium oxyhydroxide nanoparticles, advancing next-gen materials research.

Apr 28, 2025

Fortifying wood with nano-iron

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

A simple, cost-effective chemical method using a safe mineral called nanocrystalline iron oxyhydroxide can strengthen the tiny cell walls within wood while adding only a small amount of extra weight.

Apr 28, 2025

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