nanotechnology

Researchers from Utsunomiya University, RIKEN, The University of Tokyo, and Tohoku University, et al. have published “40% boost in extreme ultraviolet conversion efficiency via simultaneous dual-beam 2-µm laser irradiation”. Abstract “Scaling extreme ultraviolet (EUV) source power for next-generation lithography demands higher conversion efficiency (CE) at reduced per-pulse energies. We demonstra…

Nature, Published online: 12 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01858-1 After years of effort, two research teams have developed ‘laser phase plate’ systems that could help cryo-electron-microscopy users to generate high-quality structures for a broad range of proteins.

The rapid expansion of robotics into unstructured, human-proximate environments has exposed fundamental limitations of conventional lithium-ion batteries, including safety risks from flammable electrolytes, insufficient energy density for extended untethered operation, and rigid form factors incompatible with emerging soft and structural robotic designs. Solid-state batteries (SSBs), which replac…

A new nature-inspired membrane uses perfectly uniform one-nanometer pores to filter molecules with remarkable precision. The technology could transform industries such as pharmaceuticals and textiles by reducing energy consumption, improving water reuse, and delivering separation performance far beyond current filters.

Rapid and accurate detection of pathogenic microorganisms is the key to clinical diagnosis and treatment as well as public health prevention and control. As a representative of the third-generation sequencing technologies, nanopore sequencing technology has brought revolutionary potential to the field of pathogen detection by virtue of its unique advantages such as long read length, real-time seq…

High-resolution phase imaging is vital for nanomanufacturing and bioimaging, but is often limited by the trade-off between resolution and field of view. Scientists in China have developed L2-CPI, a computational phase imaging technique that achieves an arbitrary field of view with diffraction-limited resolution.

Funded by the European Commission and participating Member States under the Chips JU, FAMES continues to accelerate the early‑stage research shaping the next generation of FD‑SOI. The post CEA‑Leti Advances European FD-SOI Innovation with GlobalFoundries’ Collaboration in the FAMES Pilot Line appeared first on Semiconductor Digest .

DEEP Manufacturing, a specialist in wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) for safety-critical structures, has partnered with Colorado-based Fortius Metals to print a complex, multi-material metal cylinder using large-format metal 3D printing. Announced on June 4, 2026, the project will combine DEEP’s synchronized multi-robot WAAM system with Fortius’ expertise in simulation, toolpath design, and…

Nature Communications, Published online: 10 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41467-026-74260-0 The authors report a stabilizing–sensing geogrid that enhances trackbed stability while enabling integrated fiber-optic monitoring. Full-scale railway loading tests, supported by machine learning, demonstrate durable monitoring and accurate foreign-object detection.

Scientific Reports, Published online: 10 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41598-026-55872-4 A deterministic platform for engineering interfacial phenomena in porous media using artificially structured rough surfaces

Nature Communications, Published online: 10 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41467-026-74053-5 The high multimodal processing capability is constrained by the physical separation of sensors and processors. Luo et al. proposed a machine learning-aided framework for carbon nanotube circuit design. Its feasibility is validated via a flexible edge computing system that integrates sensing and processing.

Selected through the highly competitive AUKUS Maritime Innovation Challenge, researchers have secured a $1 million award to develop a breakthrough underwater communication system for autonomous vehicles, sensors and operators. By combining long-range acoustic signaling with high-speed optical networking, the technology aims to deliver faster, more reliable and secure connectivity beneath the ocea…

The deployment of 6G network requires multiple number of antennas at the base station with multiple signals that undergo constructive interference to create thinner beams with more energy so as to mitigate path loss. This will support higher data rates, lower latency levels, and improved energy efficiency. This paper proposes a phase-shifting technology for beamforming that focuses radio energy t…

Norwegian additive manufacturer Norsk Titanium has signed a Cooperation & Research Agreement (CRA) with Airbus, moving their relationship from program-specific supply into a structured, multi-year industrialization effort. The agreement targets the qualification of Norsk Titanium’s proprietary Rapid Plasma Deposition technology for fatigue-critical structural titanium parts,  a category…

UAV attitude control requires high-fidelity angular acceleration. Gyroscope differentiation introduces phase lags and noise. We propose a compact MEMS electrochemical accelerometer with 3D plate electrodes. It is implemented in a closed-loop INDI control loop for UAV flight stabilization.

Researchers may have unlocked the future of computing by turning flat silicon chips into densely stacked 3D architectures. For decades, the semiconductor industry has boosted computing power by making transistors smaller and fitting more of them onto a single chip. That strategy has fueled remarkable advances in electronics, but it is now approaching fundamental physical [...]

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology has filed a patent for a DLP 3D printer that uses multi-directional coating to handle more difficult photopolymer materials. The post HKUST Patent Targets Multi Directional DLP Coating appeared on Fabbaloo .

Researchers have developed a new hydrogel material that can stretch up to nine times its original length and continue working even in freezing temperatures. The breakthrough could help improve future wearable electronics, flexible batteries, and other energy storage devices that need to operate reliably in harsh environments. The study was led by Professor Sungjune Park […] The post Scientists cr…

Nature Communications, Published online: 06 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41467-026-74177-8 The initially anode-free sodium metal offer advantages in energy density and safety. Here, authors design a grain-boundary Ga-rich polycrystalline aluminum current collector that enables controlled Al3+ dissolution to compensate Na loss, stabilizes Na plating/stripping, and delivers reversible batteries.