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Nanomotors drive protein network formation inside artificial cells

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

No one has yet created a fully functioning artificial cell. But a research team at Aarhus University has taken a step in that direction:

Dec 15, 2025

A hormone can access the brain by 'hitchhiking' on extracellular vesicles, researchers discover

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Researchers at Touro University Nevada have discovered that tiny particles in the blood, called extracellular vesicles (EVs), are a major player in how a group of hormones are shuttled through the body. Physical exercise can stimulate this process.

Dec 15, 2025

Visible light makes safe plastic electrodes on skin, textiles and glass

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers show visible light can polymerize conductive plastics into electrodes without toxic chemicals, enabling sensors on skin, textiles and scalable electronics.

Dec 15, 2025

Optimized MOF membranes boost carbon dioxide separation

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers developed a highly selective membrane that efficiently separates carbon dioxide from other gases, supporting cleaner energy and industrial processes.

Dec 15, 2025

Acid-treated carbon nanotubes boost efficiency and stability of flexible perovskite solar modules

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Study shows acid treated carbon nanotube electrodes enable scalable flexible perovskite solar modules over 20% efficient and resilient to stress.

Dec 15, 2025

Molecules as switches for sustainable light-driven technologies

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

A team of nanophysicists identifies new mechanisms of plasmonic damping.

Dec 15, 2025

How microscopic particles surf forces to move with minimal energy

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Physicists show how microscopic particles can harness fluctuations and external forces to minimize transport energy and even extract usable work.

Dec 15, 2025

Engineered nanomaterial uses light to destroy PFAS, other contaminants

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers made a COF-hBN photocatalytic surface that uses light to degrade pollutants in flowing water, including PFAS, drugs and dyes.

Dec 15, 2025

New agentic AI platform accelerates advanced optics design

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Engineers debuted a new framework introducing computational tools and self-reflective AI assistants, potentially advancing fields like optical computing and astronomy.

Dec 15, 2025

High-speed platform mass-produces insect-inspired nanostructures

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

A new self-assembly platform produces synthetic brochosomes at over 100,000 per second, enabling scalable antireflective, sensing and camouflage materials.

Dec 15, 2025

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