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Micro/nanoscale 4D printing revolution: Manufacturing high-resolution transformable 3D structures

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Have you ever imaged high-resolution 3D structures at the micro/nanoscale that react dynamically to their surroundings? The 4D printing technology is changing the game by using smart materials that exhibit remarkable shape deformation in response ...

Oct 11, 2023

Nanomaterial stimulates and regrows severed nerves like sci-fi tech

New Atlas   -   Scientific News Websites

In a move that echoes a sci-fi series, researchers have developed a super-small material that was able to not only stimulate nerves in rodents, but reconnect them as well. The finding could lead to injectable particles that take the place of large...

Oct 11, 2023

The past and present of 3D-printed critical materials for rechargeable batteries

Tech Xplore   -   Scientific News Websites

3D printing, as a promising additive manufacturing technology, is being widely used in the development of various electrochemical energy storage devices (EESD), such as batteries and supercapacitors at both nano and macro scale. This is due to its...

Oct 11, 2023

Morphogenesis of self-assembling microelectronic modules could yield sustainable living technology

Tech Xplore   -   Scientific News Websites

It is now apparent that the mass-produced artifacts of technology in our increasingly densely populated world—whether electronic devices, cars, batteries, phones, household appliances, or industrial robots—are increasingly at odds with the sustain...

Oct 11, 2023

Scientists discover 'flipping' layers in heterostructures cause changes in their properties

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD) semiconductors are special materials that have long fascinated researchers with their unique properties. For one, they are flat, one-atom-thick two-dimensional (2D) materials similar to that of graphene. They ...

Oct 11, 2023

Fungal "Vacuum Cleaner" Could Help Keep the Surroundings Free From Nanoplastics

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Using micro-engineered soil models, researchers at Lund University in Sweden have investigated the effect of tiny polystyrene particles on bacteria and fungi. While these nanoplastics reduced both bacterial and fungal growth, the fungus actually m...

Oct 11, 2023

The 35 best Amazon Prime Day deals to shop for right now

Engadget   -   General News Websites

Amazon's second Prime Day sale event for 2023 kicked off in the wee hours this morning, and it's turning out to be a great opportunity to shop for your holiday gifts early — or get something for yourself. And if you missed out on any of ...

Oct 11, 2023

Gerdau Graphene launches graphene-infused packaging that will reduce the direct plastic consumption of Gerdau's nail products by 72 tons per year

Graphene Info   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Gerdau Graphene, in collaboration with Gerdau (its parent company and a major Brazilian steel manufacturer), has unveiled graphene-infused packaging for Gerdau’s nail product line manufactured at three facilities in Brazil. Utilizing the new packa...

Oct 11, 2023

Anker charging accessories get discounts up to 57% from Prime Day deals

Engadget   -   General News Websites

Amazon's October Prime Day sale is discounting many of Anker's best accessories. So if you're in the market for cables, portable chargers or power adapters, you can get a those devices for a lot less money right now. Most of these A...

Oct 10, 2023

Mathematician warns US spies may be weakening next-gen encryption

New Scientist   -   Scientific News Websites

Quantum computers may soon be able to crack encryption methods in use today, so plans are already under way to replace them with new, secure algorithms. Now it seems the US National Security Agency may be undermining that process

Oct 10, 2023

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