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Robotic eyes mimic human vision for superfast response to extreme lighting

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

In blinding bright light or pitch-black dark, our eyes can adjust to extreme lighting conditions within a few minutes. The human vision system, including the eyes, neurons, and brain, can also learn and memorize settings to adapt faster the next t...

Jul 1, 2025

Manipulation of light at the nanoscale helps advance biosensing

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Traditional medical tests often require clinical samples to be sent off-site for analysis in a time-intensive and expensive process. Point-of-care diagnostics are instead low-cost, easy-to-use, and rapid tests performed at the site of patient care...

Jul 1, 2025

New nanoparticles offer safer, more effective drug delivery

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

A new nanoparticle capable of carrying much higher doses of drugs while staying stable for extended periods could make treatments more effective.

Jul 1, 2025

A self-powered nanogenerator water pollution detector

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

A new self-powered water sensor uses wave energy to monitor pollutants like heavy metals, microplastics, and pesticides - no battery needed.

Jul 1, 2025

Humidity sensing face mask translates silent breath into speech

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

A face mask with a nanomaterial-based humidity sensor and AI model interprets breath patterns during silent speech to restore communication for patients.

Jul 1, 2025

Quantum dots infuse a machine vision sensor with superhuman adaptation speed

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers created a machine vision sensor that uses quantum dots to adapt to extreme changes in light far faster than the human eye can.

Jul 1, 2025

Argo Living Soils initiates first graphene purchase order

Graphene Info   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Argo Living Soils has announced that it is finalizing its first 1000 liter supply order of a Graphene oxide liquid product. The Graphene oxide liquid consists of high-grade 0.04% Graphene oxide liquid (4 Grams/L) and will be used as a liquid addit...

Jul 1, 2025

Slowing RNA drug transport inside cells can boost effectiveness for genetic diseases

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A recent study involving researchers from the University of Basel reveals that slowing down the intracellular transport of RNA-based drugs can significantly enhance their effectiveness. These promising therapeutics are currently used to treat rare...

Jun 30, 2025

Injectable biomaterial delivers dual therapies to promote nerve repair after spinal injury

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A team of researchers at Rowan University has developed an injectable biomaterial that could significantly improve recovery outcomes following spinal cord injuries. The study, recently published in the journal Biomaterials, introduces a multifunct...

Jun 30, 2025

Tiny light-sensitive magnetic robots can clear up bacterial infections in sinuses

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Tiny magnetic bots that are activated by light can clear bacterial infections deep in the sinus cavities, then be expelled by blowing out the nose.

Jun 30, 2025

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