Electronic fabric lets you play Tetris with your arm

The super-thin, stretchy material could be useful in medical wearable electronics because it's so breathable. That makes it better for long-term use.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
April 30, 2020 ~5 min

Can we ‘trap and zap’ the coronavirus?

A technology researchers originally developed to treat wastewater could potentially be useful in capturing and killing the coronavirus.

Mike Williams-Rice • futurity
April 24, 2020 ~3 min


Fleets of ‘nanocardboard’ aircraft could explore Mars

Tiny nanocardboard probes that weigh less than a fruit fly could levitate through the Martian skies to gather data.

Evan Lerner-Pennsylvania • futurity
April 22, 2020 ~7 min

New plate-nanolattices are stronger than diamonds

Scientists have designed plate-nanolattices, nanometer-sized carbon structures, that are stronger than diamonds as a ratio of strength to density.

Brian Bell-UC Irvine • futurity
April 14, 2020 ~6 min

Synthetic microparticle is the world’s most complex

Researchers created synthetic microparticles more complex than the most intricate in nature. They could improve sensors, electronics, and more.

U. Michigan • futurity
April 9, 2020 ~5 min

Two walls may beat one for solar-panel nanotubes

New research on Russian doll-like nanotubes could pave the way for their use in solar panels.

Mike Williams-Rice • futurity
March 30, 2020 ~4 min

Getting into the groove keeps nanotubes orderly

Researchers were baffled when they lined up nanotubes side by side like dry spaghetti. New research explains how it happened.

Jade Boyd-Rice • futurity
March 17, 2020 ~7 min

Nanotech ‘traps and zaps’ antibiotic-resistant genes

A new method could tackle the antibiotic-resistant genes of superbug bacteria with a "trap and zap" method. It could keep resistance from spreading.

Mike Williams-Rice • futurity
March 12, 2020 ~5 min


‘Nanodrills’ kill diseased cells in minutes

"Nanodrills" that spin up to 3 million times per second to target and kill diseased cells could one day offer a new way to treat skin cancer.

Mike Williams-Rice • futurity
March 5, 2020 ~3 min

‘DNA origami’ motor rolls over nano speed record

Researchers have created the world's fastest nanoscale motor with "DNA origami." It could be the first step to nanobots that can deliver drugs and more.

Carol Clark-Emory • futurity
March 3, 2020 ~7 min

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