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Bioengineers explore how tumor mechanics and tiny messengers could shape the future of cancer research

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When Ph.D. student Kshitiz Parihar began combing through dozens of research papers on two seemingly different topics—tumor mechanics and extracellular vesicles, tiny packages of proteins and genetic material secreted by cells—he noticed something ...

Sep 18, 2025

New light-powered gears fit inside a strand of hair

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Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have made light-powered gears on a micrometer scale. This paves the way for the smallest on-chip motors in history, which can fit inside a strand of hair. The research is published in the journal Nature ...

Sep 18, 2025

Lasers just made atoms dance, unlocking the future of electronics

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Scientists at Michigan State University have discovered how to use ultrafast lasers to wiggle atoms in exotic materials, temporarily altering their electronic behavior. By combining cutting-edge microscopes with quantum simulations, they created a...

Sep 18, 2025

'Quantum squeezing' a nanoscale particle for the first time

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The achievement paves the way for understanding the transition between a particle's classical and quantum behavior.

Sep 18, 2025

LG expands Xboom line of graphene-enhanced earbuds

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LG Electronics (LG) has expanded its Xboom Buds lineup with three new models - Buds Plus, Buds, and Buds Lite - continuing a collaboration with musician will.i.am that began with the launch of the Xboom Buds. All Xboom earbuds incorporate audio tu...

Sep 18, 2025

Harvard’s salt trick could turn billions of tons of hair into eco-friendly materials

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Scientists at Harvard have discovered how salts like lithium bromide break down tough proteins such as keratin—not by attacking the proteins directly, but by altering the surrounding water structure. This breakthrough opens the door to a cleaner, ...

Sep 17, 2025

Multiscale graphene architecture enables improved supercapacitors

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Monash University researchers have developed a new form of multiscale graphene that overcomes long-standing limitations in supercapacitor technology.

Sep 17, 2025

Ascent Solar enters agreement with Emtel Energy USA to advance thin-film solar energy

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U.S-based Ascent Solar Technologies, focused on the design and manufacturing of lightweight, flexible thin-film photovoltaic (PV) solutions, has announced the signing of a teaming agreement with Emtel Energy USA, a provider of graphene-based elect...

Sep 17, 2025

First Graphene updates on graphene-enhanced fire-resistant construction materials testing and patent filing

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First Graphene has provided an update on its graphene-enhanced fire-retardant materials developed for construction and housing. Novel flame-resistant material containing PureGRAPH®, developed by strategic UK-based partner Vector Group, has been fi...

Sep 17, 2025

MXene electrode material withstands seawater corrosion in hydrogen production

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A research team has developed a composite catalyst using the novel material MXene that suppresses the generation of chloride ions—one of the key challenges in seawater electrolysis. This research outcome is expected to accelerate the practical app...

Sep 16, 2025

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