Blog

Mar 24, 2026 AI-powered flat optics could revolutionize glasses-free 3D displays by smartly distributing views where users actually look, enabling compact, full-color, full-parallax screens for portable devices. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Glasses-free 3D display technology is widely seen as an important building block for future digital experiences, from immersive entertainment and remote...

Mar 24, 2026 Belt-shaped vanadium dioxide single crystals detect ethanol at room temperature with 19 times higher sensitivity, offering a path to low-power gas sensors. (Nanowerk News) An international research team led by Tohoku University has synthesized belt-shaped vanadium dioxide single crystals that detect volatile organic compounds at room temperature,...

Mar 23, 2026 Researchers have shown that a discrepancy in a key cosmic measurement in the early universe originates from a subtle statistical interplay between measurements of the cosmic microwave background (CMB) and baryon acoustic oscillations (BAO). (Nanowerk News) Researchers find a shift in a key cosmic measurement in the...

Mar 23, 2026 A volumetric 3D printing method forms objects inside hanging resin droplets that detach by gravity, eliminating manual steps between prints and enabling faster serial production. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Most 3D printers that work with liquid resin need something to hold that liquid: a shallow tray, a glass vial,...

Mar 23, 2026 A research team has discovered a new way to control tiny magnetic properties inside materials using electric current, which could possibly pave the way for new types of computing technologies. (Nanowerk News) The work is based on spintronics, a field that uses not only the electric charge...

Mar 23, 2026 A two-step surface treatment combining ascorbic acid with a polymer shell keeps niobium carbide MXene nanosheets stable and non-toxic in biological media. (Nanowerk News) Niobium carbide MXene nanosheets can be reliably protected from oxidative degradation in biological fluids using a two-step surface treatment, according to new research...

Mar 23, 2026 New acoustic metamaterial transmits complex sound signals directly between water and air, boosting underwater communication without converting to radio signals. (Nanowerk News) Researchers from IMDEA Materials Institute, in collaboration with China’s Nanjing and Huazhong Universities, have developed a new acoustic metamaterial capable of transmitting complex sound signals...

Mar 23, 2026 A wall-mounted metasurface powered by a large language model interprets voice commands and uses ordinary WiFi signals to deliver data and monitor breathing simultaneously and autonomously. (Nanowerk Spotlight) ‘Talking to a wall’ is the universal shorthand for being completely ignored, which is exactly what walls actually do...

Mar 23, 2026 Researchers use rapid thermal processing to convert ZIF-67 into MOF-derived carbon nanotube catalysts with nickel-cobalt nanoparticles in 30 minutes. (Nanowerk News) Researchers at Jiangsu University have developed a way to synthesize MOF-derived carbon nanotube catalysts in roughly 30 minutes using rapid thermal processing, cutting production time and...

Mar 23, 2026 Scientists developed a membrane that transports ions without chemical reactions or moving parts, advancing electrochemistry and enabling energy-efficient water treatment. (Nanowerk News) Controlling the movement of ions through liquids is critical for many technological and biological processes. Conventional methods typically rely on energy-intensive electrochemical reactions. The newly...