Researchers compared mineralization of calcium phosphate on titanium dioxide nanoparticles coated with zein and polydopamine, finding PDA-coated particles accumulated more mineral mass. The study's findings could guide the design of better implants, water purification materials, and sensing technologies.
SourceJeonbuk National University, Sustainable Strategy team, Planning and Coordination Division·JournalApplied Surface Science·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 10, 2026
Researchers at The University of Osaka have developed an eco-friendly method to produce highly stable and biocompatible gold nanoparticles using microalgae. This breakthrough enables the creation of safer and more effective cancer therapies with fewer side effects for patients.
SourceThe University of Osaka·JournalACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 10, 2025
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Research finds that surface roughness influences the formation and size of hydrogen-related defects in iron, leading to a new approach to material design. The study provides fundamental understanding of hydrogen embrittlement mechanisms and could reduce life-cycle costs of hydrogen technologies.
SourceChiba University·JournalInternational Journal of Hydrogen Energy·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 14, 2025
Recent study on 2M-WS2 reveals coexistence of striped surface charge order with superconductivity, modifying spatial distribution of Majorana bound states. Experimental results demonstrate that surface charge order does not destroy bulk topology but can modify MBS positions.
SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 8, 2025
Researchers develop novel Ta-based implants with improved biocompatibility and osseointegration properties, enabling better bone growth and stability. The designs optimize mechanical and biological requirements for optimal clinical results.
SourceInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·JournalInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·DateOct 31, 2024
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
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Researchers at TU Wien have developed a new method to generate extremely short, powerful ion pulses for controlled analysis of material surfaces. These pulses can be used to observe chemical processes in real-time, providing insights into surface physics and chemistry on a picosecond time scale.
SourceVienna University of Technology·JournalPhysical Review Research·DateSep 17, 2024
Researchers use high-energy synchrotron X-ray to study spatter dynamics during LPBF, revealing links between vapour depression shape and spatter interactions. The study proposes strategies to minimize defects, improving the surface quality of LPBF-manufactured parts.
SourceInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·JournalInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·DateAug 27, 2024
A systematic investigation by Osaka Metropolitan University calculated 120 combinations of alloy elements with carbon and nitrogen to form bonds in steel. The results showed that specific arrangements of elements harden the iron, improving durability and material strength.
SourceOsaka Metropolitan University·JournalISIJ International·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMay 20, 2024
Scientists create high-throughput automation to calculate surface properties of crystalline materials using established laws of physics. This accelerates the search for relevant materials for applications in energy conversion, production, and storage.
SourceUniversity of Oldenburg·Journalnpj Computational Materials·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMar 28, 2024
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)
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Researchers at TU Graz have made a breakthrough in manufacturing complex, free-standing 3D nanoarchitectures with precise shapes and sizes. They achieved this by precisely simulating the required optical properties in advance and completely removing chemical impurities, enabling new optical effects and application concepts.
SourceGraz University of Technology·JournalAdvanced Functional Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 17, 2024
Scientists at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln have developed a system that can adjust the size, shape, and refractive index of microscopic lenses in real-time. The design uses hydrogels and polydimethylsiloxane to create a dynamic platform for soft robotics and liquid optics applications.
SourceUniversity of Nebraska-Lincoln·JournalAdvanced Functional Materials·DateOct 23, 2023
Researchers have developed a hybrid silicon photocatalyst that efficiently produces hydrogen and high-value compounds using solar power. The non-toxic catalyst achieves an impressive rate of 14.2 mmol gcat−1 h−1, significantly higher than conventional silicon photocatalysts.
SourceUlsan National Institute of Science and Technology(UNIST)·JournalAdvanced Materials·DateSep 20, 2023
Researchers at the University of Missouri have developed a new type of nanoclay material that can be customized to perform specific tasks. This breakthrough could lead to advances in fields such as medical science, environmental science, and more.
SourceUniversity of Missouri-Columbia·JournalACS Applied Engineering Materials·DateJul 24, 2023
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Researchers at Rice University have created a new type of storage container that effectively prevents surface contamination for at least six weeks. The technology relies on an ultraclean wall with tiny bumps and divots, which attracts VOCs in air inside the containers.
SourceRice University·JournalNano Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 17, 2023
Researchers at Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin have achieved a record-breaking efficiency of 32.5% for their tandem solar cells, combining perovskite and silicon technology. The breakthrough was made possible by improved perovskite compounds and surface modification techniques.
SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 6, 2023
Researchers have developed a novel photoelectrochemical ultraviolet photodetector that can detect two types of ultraviolet light using a multilayered nanostructure. The detector's performance can be regulated through light intensity and external bias, enabling easy adaptation to environmental changes.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics Nexus·DateApr 18, 2023
Researchers at Nagoya University developed a new dry etching method for metal carbides, allowing for the selective removal of TiAlC from other compounds. This technique enables the fabrication of gate-all-around transistors with improved performance and reduced leakage.
SourceNagoya University·JournalScientific Reports·DateFeb 21, 2023
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Researchers have developed chemically modified nanosheets that can effectively deliver drugs to diseased cells, reducing side effects. The nanosheets, made from molybdenum disulphide, can exchange natural thiols with attached ligands, allowing for targeted drug delivery.
SourceIndian Institute of Science (IISc)·JournalACS Nano·DateDec 8, 2022
Researchers at Pusan National University have developed a new, energy-efficient process to control the orientation of filler particles in thermally conductive polymer composites. This allows for improved heat dissipation in electronics and batteries, reducing energy costs and extending device lifespan.
SourcePusan National University·JournalPolymer Testing·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 30, 2022
Researchers from South China University of Technology have developed novel surface modification techniques for nickel-rich layered oxide cathode materials, improving their electrochemical performance. The techniques allow for high-performance nickel-rich cathode materials to be synthesized, enabling in-depth mechanisms to be captured a...
SourceInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·JournalInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·DateOct 31, 2022
Polymers in cable insulation gradually lose their insulating properties due to radiation defects, leading to reduced electrical resistance. A hand-held hardness tester can detect proper insulation by measuring the hardness of the cable insulation.
SourceNational Centre for Nuclear Research·JournalJournal of Applied Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 29, 2022
Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C)
Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C) keeps Macs, tablets, and meters powered during extended observing runs and remote surveys.
Researchers introduced a new method to analyze dynamic processes in photoelectrocatalytic reactions using carbon dots. The technique, TPV technology, provides detailed information on charge transfer and reaction kinetics, enabling the discovery of new catalytic properties.
SourceInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·JournalInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·DateSep 20, 2022
Rice University researchers create a technique to make surfaces superhydrophobic by combining sanding with powder materials, resulting in water-repelling properties. The treatment also exhibits excellent anti-icing properties, slowing down freezing and reducing ice adhesion strength.
SourceRice University·JournalACS Applied Materials & Interfaces·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 4, 2022
The Gerlich Group at IMBA found that histone acetylation establishes a sharp surface boundary on chromosomes, resisting microtubule perforation. Chromatin phase separation and DNA looping by condensin cooperates to build mitotic chromosomes with unique physical properties.
SourceIMBA- Institute of Molecular Biotechnology of the Austrian Academy of Sciences·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 3, 2022
Scientists at Chung-Ang University have pioneered a novel method for controlling microdroplet motion on solid surfaces using near-infrared light. This approach allows for more precise control than traditional thermal techniques and opens up new possibilities for applications in microfluidics, drug delivery, and self-cleaning surfaces.
SourceChung Ang University·JournalAdvanced Functional Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 21, 2022
A novel surface treatment, tested in laboratory and clinical settings, reduces biofilm growth by over 80% and prevents bacterial adhesion. The treatment has shown promising results in preventing urinary tract infections and improving patient outcomes.
SourceUniversity of California - Los Angeles·JournalAdvanced Materials·DateMay 19, 2022
Sony Alpha a7 IV (Body Only)
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A breakthrough in green technology has successfully produced both hydrogen gas and hydrogen peroxide simultaneously from sunlight and water using a hematite photocatalyst. This innovation could lead to a solar water-splitting utilization system with greater added value, enabling the widespread adoption of carbon-neutral energy sources.
SourceKobe University·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 27, 2022
The study demonstrates a sulfide coating, amorphous Li2S via ALD, that protects the NMC811 cathode and improves capacity retention, rate performance, and mitigates voltage reduction. The coating also removes O2 released from the NMC cathode during charging.
SourceDalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy Sciences·JournalJournal of Energy Chemistry·DateApr 11, 2022
Researchers at Flinders University have developed a novel approach to modify nano-particles' surface chemistry to tailor the body's immune response. This technique shows promise for safer, more effective vaccines, drug delivery, and disease diagnostics and treatments.
SourceFlinders University·JournalNanomaterials·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 10, 2022
A new study uses a microspectroscopic technique to measure micro- and nano-sized plastics in steam-disinfected silicone-rubber baby bottle nipples. The research found that these fine particles can be released into the environment and ingested by babies, posing health risks.
SourceUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst·JournalNature Nanotechnology·TypeObservational study·DateNov 29, 2021
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro)
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro) powers local ML workloads, large datasets, and multi-display analysis for field and lab teams.
Researchers from Tokyo University of Science developed a computationally quick approach to predict molten droplet solidification on a solid surface. The model simulates the solidification process by considering the droplet behavior and heat transfer between the hotter droplet and cooler surface, replicating experiments with high accuracy.
SourceTokyo University of Science·JournalInternational Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateOct 12, 2021
SUTD researchers develop sensor that assigns dirt score to areas based on visual and tactile analysis, allowing for more efficient exploration of complex spaces. The sensor is integrated with a smart algorithm that directs the robot to focus on areas with high dirt probability.
SourceSingapore University of Technology and Design·JournalSensors·DateSep 23, 2021
Researchers found that saliva protein adsorption is influenced by biomaterial surface properties, countering previous studies. The study lays groundwork for improving medical and dental implants' success by controlling the adsorption of proteins from blood plasma.
SourceUniversity at Buffalo·JournalJournal of Dental Research·DateSep 7, 2021
Researchers highlight the potential of covalent organic frameworks (COFs) in solar-to-fuel production, converting sunlight into hydrogen and other fuels. COF-based photocatalysts have shown promising properties, including improved catalysis and electron delocalization, making them a viable solution for future energy needs.
SourceShoolini University·JournalCoordination Chemistry Reviews·TypeLiterature review·DateAug 12, 2021
Scientists discovered that oxygen plasma can enhance electrochemical performance of electrodes in supercapacitors, outperforming nitrogen. This breakthrough could contribute to the development of new generation supercapacitors with improved electrochemical characteristics.
SourceSkolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech)·JournalThe Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters·DateJun 25, 2020
GoPro HERO13 Black
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Researchers at Kazan Federal University develop a technology to modify hair fibers using functional ceramic nano containers, expanding the field of application for natural fibers. The technology can change aesthetic properties, protect against biodegradation, and release topical anti-inflammatory drugs.
SourceKazan Federal University·JournalNew Journal of Chemistry·DateApr 10, 2020
Researchers create a surface acidity- and selectivity-tunable manganese oxide catalyst using enolic acetylacetones. The stable modification of acetylacetones influences the redox-acid cooperative catalysis of MnOx, enabling control over oxidation selectivities.
SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalNature Communications·DateMay 28, 2019
Researchers at the University of Sydney have developed a new class of implantable devices that utilize synthetic peptides to mimic surrounding tissue. The peptides can be attached to surfaces using electric fields, enabling optimal orientation and density control.
SourceUniversity of Sydney·JournalNature Communications·DateJan 24, 2018
Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply
Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply powers sensors, microcontrollers, and test circuits with programmable rails and stable outputs.
A new study published in JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery found that the most attractive female lips have a 53.5% increase in surface area and an ideal upper to lower lip ratio of 1:2. This guideline aims to help achieve optimal outcomes in lip augmentation procedures.
SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Facial Plastic Surgery·DateFeb 16, 2017
A two-billion-year-old rock formation in Russia reveals that sulfur bacteria played a crucial role in distributing phosphorous during the oxygenation of the Earth. The discovery suggests that the establishment of these bacterial habitats triggered the formation of earliest worldwide phosphorites.
SourceGFZ GeoForschungsZentrum Potsdam, Helmholtz Centre·JournalNature Geoscience·DateNov 17, 2013
A literature review highlights the evolution of synthetic playing surfaces and their association with injuries, particularly to the foot, ankle, toe, and knee. The study suggests that optimal shoe-playing surface conditions are level and sport-specific, and further research is needed to improve playing conditions for all athletes.
SourceAmerican Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons·JournalJournal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons·DateMay 1, 2013
Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm)
Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm) tracks health metrics and safety alerts during long observing sessions, fieldwork, and remote expeditions.
A team of researchers from Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf and TU Vienna discovered that highly charged ions can create nano-hillocks or craters on surfaces. The formation depends on the ion beam's charge state and kinetic energy, with nano-hillocks forming at higher energies.
SourceHelmholtz Association·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateOct 1, 2012
Researchers create superhydrophobic coatings to repel water and fog from glass and other transparent materials. The coatings offer improved anti-fogging and light transmittance properties, paving the way for clearer windshields, windows, and solar cells.
SourceAmerican Institute of Physics·JournalApplied Physics Letters·DateJul 28, 2012
Researchers discovered that nanostructures enhance bone formation on titanium implants as early as 4 weeks after placement. Modifying the size and distribution of nanostructures at the implant surface may lead to faster and more predictable results.
SourceInternational Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research·DateJul 3, 2008
Nikon Monarch 5 8x42 Binoculars
Nikon Monarch 5 8x42 Binoculars deliver bright, sharp views for wildlife surveys, eclipse chases, and quick star-field scans at dark sites.
Researchers have created Janus particles with dissimilar sides, enabling the measurement of rotational dynamics and creation of microsensors. These particles can be used to study Brownian motion and manipulate particles using electrical fields and magnetic fields.
SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·DateMar 14, 2006
The Landsat 5 satellite has exceeded expectations with 100,000 orbits and over 29 million images collected. Its longevity has enabled scientists to develop a comprehensive understanding of the Earth's land surface features.
Scientists have successfully pinned down water at a hydrophobic surface, revealing capillary waves that ripple against the surface. This finding may aid in understanding structure of water films near patchy hydrophilic-hydrophobic surfaces.
SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalScience·DateJan 24, 2002
Researchers at the University of Illinois discovered that fluids with high enough speed can slip over smooth solid surfaces, unlike textbook predictions. This phenomenon has significant implications for applications such as microfluidic devices and lubrication in computer hard drives.
SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateAug 30, 2001
Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor
Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor tracks ventilation quality in labs, classrooms, and conference rooms with long battery life and clear e-ink readouts.
Researchers have designed a new type of polymer surface modifier that could result in more universal adhesives. The development uses block polymers where the adhesive properties can be tuned on a surface, allowing it to interact with different molecules or a range of molecules.
SourceVirginia Tech·JournalJournal of Polymer Science·DateAug 20, 2000