Apr 07, 2022 (Nanowerk News) Chemists integrated computer functions into rolling DNA-based motors, opening a new realm of possibilities for miniature, molecular robots. Nature Nanotechnology ("Chemical-to-mechnical molecular computation using DNA-based motors with onboard logic") published the development, the first DNA-based motors that combine computational power with the ability to burn...
Ancient art meets AI for better materials design
Apr 07, 2022 (Nanowerk News) Ancient Japanese art of kirigami guides artificial intelligence (AI) technique for durable, wearable electronics. Kirigami is the Japanese art of paper cutting. Likely derived from the Chinese art of jiǎnzhǐ, it emerged around the 7th century in Japan, where it was used to decorate temples....