Computer hardware mimics brain functions

Jun 21, 2022 (Nanowerk News) New microelectronics device can program and reprogram computer hardware on demand through electrical pulses. What if computers could learn to reconfigure their circuits when presented with new information? A multi-institutional team, including the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory, has developed a material...

Another step towards synthetic cells

Jun 21, 2022 (Nanowerk News) Building functional synthetic cells from the bottom-up is an ongoing effort of scientists around the globe. Their use in studying cellular mechanisms in a highly controlled and pre-defined setting creates great value for understanding nature as well as developing new therapeutic approaches. Scientists from the...

Magnetic superstructures resonate with global 6G developers

Jun 21, 2022 (Nanowerk News) When will 6G be a reality? The race to realize sixth generation (6G) wireless communication systems requires the development of suitable magnetic materials. Scientists from Osaka Metropolitan University and their colleagues detected an unprecedented collective resonance at high frequencies in a magnetic superstructure called a...

Robotic fireflies take flight (w/video)

Jun 21, 2022 (Nanowerk News) Fireflies that light up dusky backyards on warm summer evenings use their luminescence for communication — to attract a mate, ward off predators, or lure prey. These glimmering bugs also sparked the inspiration of scientists at MIT. Taking a cue from nature, they built electroluminescent...