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How nanomedicine and AI are teaming up to tackle neurodegenerative diseases

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When I first realized the scale of the challenge posed by neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), I felt simultaneously humbled and motivated. These disorders are not ...

Oct 20, 2025

Nickel nanowires in plasma-treated nanotubes boost hydrogen production from urea

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Skoltech researchers have created a promising catalyst to speed up a chemical reaction producing clean hydrogen fuel from the urea contained in wastewater. While that process is known to be catalyzed by various forms of nickel, the team has now sh...

Oct 20, 2025

van der Waals heterostructures have hidden cavities that can modify electronic behavior

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With THz spectroscopy scaled down to chip-sized, researchers identified a potential new way to control quantum materials.

Oct 20, 2025

Microscopic DNA flowers move and think like living organisms

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Scientists created shapeshifting DNA robots that react to acidity, opening paths to smart drug delivery, pollution cleanup, and advanced data storage.

Oct 20, 2025

Unmasking the culprits of battery failure with a graphene mesosponge

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Researchers synthesized a graphene mesosponge to pinpoint the cause of battery failure, so that we can fix the root cause of their instability.

Oct 20, 2025

3D printed antenna arrays for flexible wireless systems

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Researchers built a chip-sized processor and 3D-printed copper antenna arrays that could enable flexible, wearable wireless systems for auto, aviation, and space.

Oct 20, 2025

Graphene multilayer tape keeps electronic devices cool and electrically safe

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A multilayer graphene-based tape conducts heat quickly while insulating electricity, offering a thin and flexible solution for cooling compact electronic devices without added bulk or risk.

Oct 20, 2025

Researchers gain insights into graphene nanofluid degradation in direct absorption solar collectors

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Researchers from PROMES - CNRS, UPVD and LMAP - UPPA have demonstrated how graphene-based nanofluids can significantly enhance the performance of direct absorption solar collectors (DASC), while also revealing the complex stability challenges thes...

Oct 20, 2025

Chemicals may be hitching a ride on nanoplastics to enter the skin

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Plastic is ubiquitous in the modern world, and it's notorious for taking a long time to completely break down in the environment—if it ever does. But even without breaking down completely, plastic can shed tiny particles—called nanoplastics b...

Oct 17, 2025

Sensor identifies sodium nitrite in drinks using laser-modified cork

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A team of researchers from the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, has developed a sensor that can identify sodium nitrite (NaNO2) in various beverages, including mineral water, orange juice, and wine. This...

Oct 17, 2025

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