Asymmetrical magnetic microbeads turned into micro-robots

Thanks to the ordering effects of two-faced magnetic beads, they can be turned into useful tools controlled by a changing external magnetic field.

New technique developed for effective dye removal and low-cost water purification

Scientists have developed a novel and versatile approach for synthesizing silver-based hybrid nanoparticles using laser-induced fabrication, demonstrating the nano-composite's potential as high-performance adsorbent for dye removal and low-cost water purification.

Minimalist swimming microrobots

Researchers have developed a fabrication method for swimming microrobots with minimalist geometric requirements, reducing technological constraints.

Statistics improve insight into the risks of nanoparticles

By using specific statistical methods, it has become possible to improve the risk assessment of nanoparticles.

Scientists develop plastic flexible magnetic memory device

Novel technique to implant high-performance magnetic memory chip on a flexible plastic surface without compromising performance.

Scientists create new thin material that mimics cell membranes

Nature-inspired synthetic membranes could aid water purification, energy, and healthcare needs.

A mini-antenna for the data processing of tomorrow

Short-wavelength spin waves generated directly for the first time.

Electron spin control of levitated nanodiamonds could bring advances in sensors, quantum information processing

Researchers have demonstrated how to control the electron spin of a nanodiamond while it is levitated with lasers in a vacuum, an advance that could find applications in quantum information processing, sensors and studies into the fundamental physics of quantum mechanics.