Oct 22, 2023 (Nanowerk Spotlight) For centuries, scientists have marveled at the brilliant and intricate structural colors found in nature, from peacock feathers to butterfly wings. These striking hues arise not from pigments, but from the physical interaction of light with nano-scale structural features. Scientists have long sought to replicate...
A review of energy supplies for biomachine hybrid robots
Oct 22, 2023 (Nanowerk News) A recent review from the Beijing Institute of Technology categorizes energy supply methods into five types: chemical batteries, solar cells, biofuel cells, bio-thermal harvesters, and bio-vibration harvesters. Key Takeaways Bio-machine hybrid robots (BHRs) combine biological and artificial systems, offering superior mobility and lower energy demands...
New map of space precisely measures nearly 400,000 nearby galaxies
Oct 21, 2023 (Nanowerk News) Astronomers have long sought to map the night skies, not only to fill in our picture of the cosmos we inhabit, but also to support further research. Comprehensive compilations of astronomical objects serve many purposes: they can help scientists spot broad patterns across a population...