(Nanowerk News) Microorganisms in nature do not simply exist as isolated cells. In the gut microbiota—the community of microorganisms living in the gut—and in biofilms, for example, many ...

Researchers use nanoscale self-organization to create lead-free piezoelectric ceramics with exceptional heat tolerance, opening possibilities for high-temperature sensors and actuators.

Atomic fluctuations sustain and enhance photocurrent in crystals previously thought too symmetric for this effect, revealing a potential route to more efficient solar cells.

Carbon nanotubes and graphene oxide help alfalfa roots and soil microbes degrade polyethylene, increasing plastic mass loss ...

Consumer-grade 3D printers can produce customized instruments for detecting bacteria, studying biofilms, and other biophysical research, reducing cost and dependence on commercial equipment.

The position of biomineralization peptides within liposomes can influence how gold nanoparticles grow. Peptides localized at ...

A study of 21 dusty star systems reveals how debris composition distinguishes violent impacts between Mars-sized bodies from ...

Magenta solar panels selectively filter sunlight to generate electricity while supporting crop growth, pointing toward a ...

Carbon nanotube-enhanced cement supercapacitors combine energy storage with structural strength, demonstrating a potential ...

Machine learning helps identify naturally occurring enzymes with the potential to degrade plastics, PFAS and other persistent pollutants, narrowing millions of candidates for laboratory testing.

Researchers develop a magnetically controlled capsule robot with a retractable brush that collects intestinal samples for microbiome analysis, demonstrated in experiments using excised pig intestine.