This tiny robot could have big impacts on the future of nanotechnology
A robot mere molecules long is helping engineers create new nanotechnology one bit at a time.
Tag: nanotechnology
New biomaterial could lead to more eco-friendly structures
Researchers have found a way to transfer the incredible strength of the tiny fibres that make up plants and wood ...
Wirelessly powered implants could fight illnesses in the body one day
Pacemakers and other implantable medical devices need on-board batteries, which limits their miniaturisation and lifespan. Devices powered and controlled by ...
Chemical engineer Rose Amal honoured for her work on renewable energy tech
Demand for clean water, air and energy are driving many innovations in engineering, and one of the profession's top minds ...
Graphene delivers another breakthrough that could lead to super tiny devices
Graphene, the two-dimensional super material, has pulled another rabbit out of its hat.
New adhesive gets a grip underwater thanks to unique microstructures
Mushroom-shaped microstructures give this new adhesive an almost unbreakable bond in wet environments, making it ideal for use in medicine ...
New drumheads help the march to smaller, stronger communications tech
US researchers have developed an electromechanical drumhead 100,000 thinner than the human eardrum, an innovation they say will make the ...
Little devices play big role in early cancer detection
Prof Dayong Jin hopes to spark a new generation of medical devices which integrate diagnostic technologies including nanotechnology, photonics and ...
Environmentally friendly antifouling coating inspired by carnivorous plant
What do a pitcher plant and a ship’s hull have in common? In future, it could be a lot more ...
You can now turn your camera phone into a microscope
The latest addition to the camera phone accessories marketplace lets you peer down at the microscopic world – no lab ...
