From Microbes to Artificial Life: Harnessing Bacterial Motors for Nanomachines
A research group has made new insights into how locomotion occurs in bacteria. The group identified the FliG molecule in the flagellar layer, the ‘motor’…
Nanotechnology News
Nanotechnology is the study, design, and manipulation of materials on a nanoscale, where one nanometer is one billionth of a meter. Our Nanotechnology category provides the latest news, research, and discoveries in this cutting-edge field, including the development of nanomaterials, nanodevices, and nanosystems. Discover the latest insights into the applications of nanotechnology in fields such as medicine, energy, electronics, and materials science. From the creation of nanomachines and nanosensors to the study of the behavior of nanoparticles, our coverage of nanotechnology provides a comprehensive look at the latest developments in this rapidly evolving field. Whether you’re a scientist, engineer, or just interested in staying informed about the latest advancements in nanotechnology, our Nanotechnology category has everything you need to stay up-to-date and inspired.
Unlocking Nature’s Fastest Timescales: Ultrafast Lasers Shrunk to Fingertip Size
The new advance will enable pocket-sized devices that can perform detailed GPS-free precision navigation, medical imaging, food safety inspection, and more. Lasers are essential tools…
Nano-Sized Powerhouses: Ultrafast Laser Technology Miniaturized on Tiny Photonic Chips
Caltech has innovated a method for creating compact, integrated mode-locked lasers on photonic chips, potentially transforming ultrafast laser applications to smaller scales with enhanced performance….
Scaling Up the Power of Nanotechnology – Scientists Develop New Conceptual Nanomaterial With Huge Potential
University of Missouri researchers’ conceptual design of a nanomaterial could potentially pave the way for new uses of nanotechnology in medicine and science. In a…
A Milestone in Computing: 2D In-Memory Processor With Over 1000 Transistors
Developed by EPFL researchers, the first large-scale in-memory processor using 2D semiconductor materials could substantially cut the ICT sector’s energy footprint. As information and communication…
Generating Green Energy From Wastewater With AI-Enhanced Micromotors
Researchers from ICIQ in Spain have designed micromotors that move around on their own to purify wastewater. The process creates ammonia, which can serve as…
MIT Physicists Transform Pencil Lead Into Electronic “Gold”
Isolate thin flakes that can be tuned to exhibit three important properties. MIT physicists have metaphorically turned graphite, or pencil lead, into gold by isolating…
Neural Networks Go Nano: Brain-Inspired Learning Takes Flight
Critical step passed for developing agile, low-energy machine intelligence. For the first time, a physical neural network has successfully been shown to learn and remember…
DNA Origami Nanoturbine: Pioneering the Nanomotor Revolution
Researchers have introduced a pioneering breakthrough in the world of nanomotors – the DNA origami nanoturbine. This nanoscale device could represent a paradigm shift, harnessing…
Revolution in Nanotech: A Motor That’s 1/10,000th of a Millimeter
This machine developed at the University of Bonn measures just one ten-thousandth of a millimeter. An international team of scientists headed by the University of…
Nano-Rogues: From Mythic Ocean Waves to Micro-Manufacturing Marvels
Scientists have adapted the principles of large, unexpected oceanic rogue waves to a nanoscale, revealing potential applications in nano-manufacturing and medical insights, supported by mathematical…
DNA Nano Engine: The Revolutionary Power Behind Tomorrow’s Nanomachines
An international team of scientists has recently developed a novel type of nano engine made of DNA. It is driven by a clever mechanism and…
Molecular Motion: Powering the Next Wave in Electricity Generation
There is power in numbers when generating electricity from the movement of molecules. Wave energy technology is a proven source of power generation, but there…
Accelerating the Future: World’s First Miniature Particle Accelerator Unveiled
Researchers succeeded for the first time in accelerating electrons using a nano device. Particle accelerators are crucial tools in a wide variety of areas in…
AI Game-Changer: Nanoelectronic Devices Uses 100x Less Energy
AI is so energy-hungry that most data analysis must be performed in the cloud New energy-efficient device enables AI tasks to be performed within wearables…
Ancient Architecture Technique Inspires Nanoscale Window to the Future
A centuries-old architectural technique has inspired a new method for tailoring nanoscale windows in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), with potential applications in gas separation and medical…
Graphene Oxide: Nano-Warrior Reduces the Toxicity of Alzheimer’s Proteins
A probable early driver of Alzheimer’s disease is the accumulation of molecules called amyloid peptides. These cause cell death, and are commonly found in the…
500,000x Smaller Than a Human Hair: Game-Changing Electronic Sensor the Size of a Single Molecule
Australian researchers have developed a molecular-sized, more efficient version of a widely used electronic sensor, in a breakthrough that could bring widespread benefits. Piezoresistors are…