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Mar 19, 2026 A new hydrogel stiffens 27,000-fold upon heating by transforming weak internal bonds into strong permanent ones, then gradually softens at room temperature. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Most synthetic polymers cannot change their mechanical properties after manufacturing. A rubber band stays stretchy; a hard plastic stays rigid. Biological tissues, by...

Mar 19, 2026 Researchers use supercomputers and artificial intelligence to predict how carbon transforms under extreme heat and pressure, paving the way for revolutionary materials. (Nanowerk News) Carbon is everywhere. It forms the graphite in pencils, the diamonds in jewelry and the molecules that make up every living thing. But...

Mar 19, 2026 Gravitational waves from violent cosmic events distort spacetime. A new study proposes detecting them by observing how they alter light emitted by atoms, pending experiments. (Nanowerk News) Gravitational waves are ripples in spacetime produced by violent cosmic events, such as the merging of black holes. So far,...

Mar 19, 2026 A new method strengthens perovskite solar cells by stabilizing grains and interfaces, enabling reliable performance under extreme temperature swings in orbit and harsh environments like space. (Nanowerk News) The Aydin Group at LMU has unveiled a novel strategy for making perovskite solar cells more robust against extreme...

Mar 19, 2026 Researchers have discovered a way to dramatically improve how electrical current enters perovskite semiconductors, an emerging class of materials with enormous potential for next-generation electronics. (Nanowerk News) A longstanding challenge has been the metal–perovskite interface, where electrical current often struggles to pass efficiently from the metal electrode...

Mar 19, 2026 Aromatic molecules adsorb onto carbon nanotube walls via pi-pi interactions, slowing supercritical water flow and reducing gasification efficiency, a new simulation study finds. (Nanowerk News) A molecular dynamics study shows that aromatic hydrocarbons form strong π–π interactions with carbon nanotube walls, severely reducing the diffusion of both...

Mar 19, 2026 Scientists have developed a self-training method that strengthens lab-grown muscle tissues around the clock, and used them to power a living-muscle robot that swims faster than any of its predecessors. (Nanowerk News) NUS researchers have developed a platform that lets lab-grown muscle tissues train themselves to record-breaking...

Mar 19, 2026 Kimchi-derived lactic acid bacteria may bind environmental micropollutants, suggesting a possible biological mechanism that could help reduce nanoplastic buildup in the gut. (Nanowerk News) The World Institute of Kimchi announced that a lactic acid bacterium isolated from kimchi can help promote the removal of nanoplastics from the...

Mar 19, 2026 Scientists trained a neural network that can use ion momentum to work backward and predict the pre-blast geometry of a molecule. (Nanowerk News) Researchers at the Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and collaborating institutions recently built a generative AI model that can recreate molecular structures...

Mar 19, 2026 EU project develops 3D-printed graphene foams from renewable materials as sustainable damping and lightweight solutions for automotive, aerospace and marine use. (Nanowerk News) Sponge-like structures are nature's multi-talents: human bones, fungal spores, and cat paws use them for shock absorption, stabilization, or noise reduction. The partners from...