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Light-triggered nanoscale heating can control communication between nerve cells

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Researchers at the Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI), Kanazawa University, report the successful creation of artificial synaptic vesicles that can be remotely controlled by near-infrared (NIR) light. By embedding a phthalocyanine dye into ...

Dec 2, 2025

Carbon monoxide, the 'silent killer,' becomes a boon for fuel cell catalysts

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Researchers have developed a technology that uses carbon monoxide, typically harmful to humans, to precisely control metal thin films at a thickness of 0.3 nanometers. This technology enables faster and simpler production of core–shell catalysts, ...

Dec 2, 2025

Researchers develop light-controlled method to trigger brain signals

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers created artificial synaptic vesicles remotely controlled by near-infrared light. Local nanoscale heating modulates membrane permeability, enabling precise neurotransmitter release.

Dec 2, 2025

Water molecules in motion reveal unexpected behavior on 2D materials

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Water rolls on h-BN but encounters friction on graphene. Atomic structure and substrate shape nanoscale movement, guiding advances in coatings and anti-icing surfaces.

Dec 2, 2025

Researchers develop ultra-strong, lightweight metal composite that can withstand extreme heat

Technology Org   -   Scientific News Websites

University of Toronto researchers have designed a new composite material that is both very light and extremely strong – even at temperatures up to 500 Celsius.

Dec 2, 2025

GMG launches pre-sales of its graphene-enhanced coating kit

Graphene Info   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Graphene Manufacturing Group (GMG) has announced the launch of pre-sales for its THERMAL-XR® spray kit, which is now available to pre-order in Australia. The spray kit will progressively be available for sale around the world as GMG onboards dist...

Dec 2, 2025

Gold nanoclusters provide new modifiable materials for nanoelectronics

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New metal-organic framework (MOF) materials based on gold nanoclusters have the potential to transform nanoelectronics. Four innovative materials with electrical conductivity and semiconductor-like behavior were developed through international res...

Dec 1, 2025

Breaking the heart's barrier to solve drug-resistant TB

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African scientists have developed a nanoscale drug delivery system to treat pericarditis, a drug-resistant and lethal tuberculosis (TB). The scientists' system can breach the heart's protective membrane, a barrier that standard antibioti...

Dec 1, 2025

Computational framework streamlines therapeutic RNA nanocarrier design

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A research team led by professor Olivia Merkel, Chair of Drug Delivery at LMU and co-spokesperson of the Cluster for Nucleic Acid Therapeutics Munich (CNATM) has developed the first integrated platform that combines molecular dynamics (MD) simulat...

Dec 1, 2025

'Walking' water discovery on 2D material could lead to better anti-icing coatings and energy materials

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A surprising discovery about how water behaves on one of the world's thinnest 2D materials could lead to major technological improvements, from better anti-icing coatings for aircraft and self-cleaning solar panels to next-generation lubrican...

Dec 1, 2025

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