"We can now see something that we couldn’t see before."

World's smallest MRI machine means we can now scan individual atoms

Pint-Sized Pics

Researchers have created a version of an MRI machine that's so scaled down, it can capture detailed images of individual atoms.

World’s Smallest MRI Machine Means We Can Now Scan Individual Atoms

This device could be a massive step into the era of quantum computing.

"Between robotics and nanotechnology we could probably clean up the planet significantly, if not entirely, within a decade."

Robert Downey Jr. wants to clean up Earth with robots and AI

Iron Man Cleaner

Actor Robert Downey Jr. from "Iron Man" fame spoke at this year's re:MARS conference in Las Vegas about how robotics and AI could save the environment.

Robert Downey Jr. Wants to Clean Up Earth With Robots and AI

The "Iron Man" actor wants to save the Earth with nanotechnology.

TrAPs: DNA Nanotechnology for Wound Healing

"This intelligent healing is useful during every phase of the healing process."

New nanotech drives healing by “talking” to wounds

Molecular Medic

Researchers have created molecules called TrAPs that can promote wound healing by "talking" to the cells found near the site of the injury.

New Nanotech Drives Healing by “Talking” to Wounds

The molecules could improve chances of recovery.

Inspired by blood vessels, the silver nanowires practically manufacture themselves.

New fiber could be the foundation for futuristic smart garments

Fashion and Function

Chinese engineers just figured out how to manufacture a self-assembling silver nanowire that can be woven into high-tech clothing.

New Fiber Could Be the Foundation for Futuristic Smart Garments

Self-assembling silver tubes might someday wire up your clothes.

New research helps make existing tech actually become feasible.

Self-organizing molecules could store data in individual atoms

No Assembly Required

New self-assembling molecular networks can take away several challenges from atomic-scale data storage.

Self-Organizing Molecules Could Store Data in Individual Atoms

New research makes existing atomic-scale storage tech much simpler.

It shrinks objects to a thousandth of their original size.

MIT figured out a way to shrink objects to nanoscale

Think Small

A team from MIT has developed a new technique to shrink objects to the nanoscale, and it involved a material typically found in baby diapers.

MIT Figured out a Way to Shrink Objects to Nanoscale

Honey, I shrunk the objects!

Newly designed nanorobots can starve and shrink tumors over time by cutting off their blood supply.

Robots smaller than a human hair can starve and shrink cancerous tumors

Health & Medicine

A new study with mice shows how nanorobots can safely shrink cancerous tumors by cutting off their blood supply without harming nearby healthy cells.

Robots Smaller Than a Human Hair Can Starve and Shrink Cancerous Tumors

Unlike other tumor treatments, these robots don't harm surrounding healthy cells.

Now all we need is a droid to transmit them.

Physicists just made Star Wars-style 3D projections a reality

Virtuality

Researchers used a single particle of cellulose, trapped by a laser beam, to create 3D projections that can be viewed from all sides.

Physicists Just Made Star Wars-Style 3D Projections a Reality

Just don't call it a hologram.

A new graphene printing technology could make it so all wearable electronics are soon washable, too.

Inkjet-printed graphene could pave the way for tomorrow's washable wearables

Robots & Machines

A new graphene printing technology can craft flexible, water-repellant circuits. These new circuits pave the way for wearable (and washable) electronics.

Inkjet-Printed Graphene Could Pave the Way for Tomorrow's Washable Wearables

You've probably heard of wearable tech, but what about washable tech?

Inkjet-Printed Graphene Could Pave the Way for Tomorrow’s Washable Wearables

Scientists have created several different shapes using DNA strands — including hearts, triangles, and even the smiley face emoji.

DNA that folds like origami has applications for drug-delivering nanobots

"This study significantly expands the design space and scalability for bottom-up nanotechnology, and opens the door for health applications."

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