How did the building blocks of life originate?The question has long vexed scientists. Early Earth was dotted with pools of water rich in chemicals—a...
Jan 24, 2024
(Nanowerk Spotlight) Living organisms utilize sophisticated chemical signaling to share information, locate mates, and defend territories. Harnessing similar abilities could revolutionize robotic...
A new autonomous laboratory system has enabled researchers to identify the highest-performing materials for certain applications in a matter of hours or days, compared...
Dec 14, 2023
(Nanowerk News) Additive manufacturing, commonly known as 3D printing, has shown immense promise as an engine for modern manufacturing transformation. By rapidly...
Dec 07, 2023
(Nanowerk Spotlight) Attempts to engineer artificial retinas with the visual capabilities of the human eye have faced enduring challenges. Though promising in...
We don’t think twice about using our hands throughout the day for tasks that still thwart sophisticated robots—pouring coffee without spilling when half-awake, folding...
Nov 15, 2023
(Nanowerk News) With 3D inkjet printing systems, engineers can fabricate hybrid structures that have soft and rigid components, like robotic grippers...
Bud rot—also known as botrytis or bud mold—is a common fungus problem that affects cannabis grow rooms and farms across the entire agricultural sector....