Jan 24, 2025 (Nanowerk News) Researchers at the Technical University of Darmstadt and the Helmholtz Centre Dresden-Rossendorf have developed a revolutionary technology: flexible robot wings that are moved by magnetic fields. Inspired by the efficiency and adaptability of the wings of the monarch butterfly, they enable precise movements without electronics...
A wrinkle for light
Jan 24, 2025 (Nanowerk News) Stretching or bending, which is better? A lucky discovery led researchers to a new understanding of how ultrathin materials absorb and reflect light. The new model — if confirmed — could change the way ultrathin materials are developed and used. The discovery came when researchers...
Researchers mix silicon with 2D materials for new semiconductor tech
Jan 24, 2025 (Nanowerk News) Nanoelectronics deal with extremely small electronic components — transistors, sensors and circuits that can fit on the tip of a needle. This technology powers our everyday lives through devices such as computers, smartphones and medical tools. To improve the efficiency — and power — of...