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Researchers recycle diaper waste into a self-powered weather station using triboelectric nanogenerators
This Triboelectric Nanogenerator (TENG) harnesses wind energy to monitor wind speed, atmospheric temperature, and humidity without needing batteries.
Today, 18:18 UTC
Researchers create ultra-stable gas marbles coated with cinnamon particles
Ultra-stable gas marbles, coated with cinnamon particles, offer new applications in food science, molecular gastronomy, and sensor technology.
Today, 12:31 UTC
New semiconductor material promises more energy-efficient and powerful electronics
Researchers have developed a new semiconductor, aluminum yttrium nitride (AlYN), using MOCVD, offering great potential for energy-efficient, high-performance electronics.
Today, 08:21 UTC
The mother of all motion sensors
Quantum sensing milestone draws closer exquisitely accurate, GPS-free navigation.
Today, 08:07 UTC
Scientists achieve more than 98% efficiency removing nanoplastics from water
The liquid-based solution uses a solvent to trap the plastic particles, leaving clean water behind.
August 13, 2024
Instant upcycling of marine microplastics into graphene
Researchers used a new Atmospheric Pressure Microwave Plasma synthesis technique to convert plastic debris to graphene.
August 13, 2024
Protein reduces toxicity of drug-delivery material made of graphene oxide
Researchers discovered improvements that reduce the toxicity of graphene oxide, making it a more viable nanomaterial for delivering medical drugs.
August 13, 2024
AI enhances chemical analysis at the nanoscale
Scientists have developed an AI-based technique to improve chemical analysis of nanomaterials, overcoming challenges of noisy data and mixed signals.
August 13, 2024
Ultra-thin, seaweed-based electronic skin rivals clinical devices in vital sign accuracy
Nearly invisible, seaweed-based electronic skin precisely monitors pulse pressure and temperature, rivaling medical equipment in accuracy with its innovative bioelectronic design.
August 13, 2024
Wobbly molecules get a closer look
Microscopy engineers model how molecules move to enhance understanding of nanoscale biological systems.
August 13, 2024
Engineers make tunable, shape-changing metamaterial inspired by vintage toys
Contracting-cord design enables precise control of structural shape and flexibility.
August 13, 2024
Carbon nanotubes serve as biosensors with new insights into fluorescence mechanism
Scientists discover why carbon nanotubes fluoresce when they bind to certain molecules.
August 12, 2024
New genetically engineered wood can store carbon and reduce emissions
Researchers edited poplar tree genes to produce chemical-free, sustainable structural wood products.
August 12, 2024
Tick-borne red meat allergy prevented in mice through new nanoparticle treatment
New approach could offer those with food allergies another option besides avoidance.
August 12, 2024
Align or die
New active matter self-organization mechanism for bacterial cell division may inspire synthetic self-healing materials by forming ring structures through filament alignment.
August 12, 2024
Self-propelled microrobots enhance industrial chemical reactions
Researchers develop self-propelled zeolite microrobots that can catalyze industrial chemical reactions in organic solvents, potentially enabling more efficient and controllable manufacturing processes.
August 12, 2024
Metal with nanoscale voids outperforms void-free samples mechanically
A new material, nanovoid dispersed gold, has uniformly distributed nanoscale voids ranging from a few to several hundred nanometers, created using dealloying, compression, and annealing.
August 12, 2024
3D laser printing with bioinks from microalgae
Researchers successfully develop a new generation of biocompatible materials for additive manufacturing.
August 9, 2024