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Boron nitride nanotubes power precise knee motion tracking in wearable device

A new wearable uses boron nitride nanotubes and AI to monitor knee torque in real time, offering accurate, low-cost joint health tracking in daily environments.

Advanced aerogel composite developed for extreme environments

Researchers developed advanced aerogel composites that combine high-temperature insulation with mechanical load-bearing capabilities, while also achieving controllable fabrication of large-size...

A new method for growing uniform trilayer graphene at industrial scale

Researchers developed a copper-based growth process that produces large-area trilayer graphene films with uniform thickness and improved mechanical strength.

AI-created materials could make your energy bill cheaper

New materials developed using machine learning and artificial intelligence could, among other things, keep your house cooler and reduce energy bills.

Conductive polymer optimized for stretchable electronics in wearable biosensors

Transfer printing with plasticizers enhances PEDOT:PSS, boosting both conductivity and stretchability through substrate-driven diffusion.

Tiny minerals help heal wounds faster by growing new blood vessels

Scientists discovered that nanosilicates can help the body grow new blood vessels, which is essential for healing wounds and damaged tissues. This finding could lead to better treatments for injuries...

Quantum dots unlock powerful new light-driven reactions in organic chemistry

Chemists develop a quantum dot system that uses 99% less energy to drive tough organic reactions, offering a leap forward in visible-light photocatalysis.

Molecular glue degraders are more versatile than previously thought

Study by biotech firm Monte Rosa finds that they can target a wider variety of proteins

Disposable vapes release more toxic elements than tobacco smoke

And the longer a device is used, the more heavy metals and metalloids in its vapor

Liquid-powered micro gripper handles fragile objects without touching them

A micro-scale gripper uses a liquid-permeable surface to handle fragile components like chips and thin films without applying mechanical force or contact.

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Quiz: How much do you know about the composition of Earth?

02.07. | Test your knowledge of the elements and minerals in our planet’s different layers.

Researchers uncover new mechanism of ion transport in nanofiltration membranes

02.07. | Researchers discovered a new ion transport mechanism in nanofiltration membranes, offering key insights for improving lithium recovery from magnesium-rich brines.

Dean J. Tantillo named 2025 Leete Awardee

02.07. | The professor is recognized for his outstanding contributions to teaching and research in organic chemistry

Chemistry in Pictures: Janus double emulsions

02.07. | Submitted by Narani Rakesh, National Dong Hwa University

New tool allows researchers to track assembly of cells' protein-making machines

02.07. | By tracking the movement of RNA molecules inside the nucleolus using advanced imaging and genomics techniques, the new method allows researchers to watch these processes as they unfold without destroying the cell or its fragile components.

Sniffing out antimicrobial resistance

02.07. | Smell sensor could diagnose bacterial infections in the future, researchers say

Ultrafast laser nanofabrication advances manufacturing limits

02.07. | Advanced ultrafast laser techniques achieve sub-10nm nanofabrication for semiconductors. Comprehensive review of near-field and far-field approaches.

Heat-flow modelling at the nanoscale

02.07. | Scientists compare current theories to explain the behaviour of heat flow in nanoscale materials, extremely important for the improvement of electronic devices.

Spongy, loofah-inspired hydrogel material uses sunlight to remove salt from seawater

02.07. | Researchers developed a sponge-like material with long, microscopic air pockets that uses sunlight and a simple plastic cover to turn saltwater into freshwater.

Scientists target 'molecular machine' in the war against antimicrobial resistance

02.07. | Scientists mapped the bacterial flagellum in atomic detail, revealing it as a target to disarm infections without killing bacteria or driving antibiotic resistance.

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