Nanotechnology
Scientists propose topological quantum battery immune to energy loss
Researchers from Japan's RIKEN Center for Quantum Computing and China's Huazhong University of Science and Technology have developed a theoretical model for a topological quantum battery. This design leverages photonic waveguides to enable efficient energy transfer over long distances without dissipation. The findings suggest potential advancements in nanoscale energy storage and quantum devices.
Nanomachines Target Senescent Cells in Reproduction
Targeted nanomachines for clearing senescent cells in reproductive tissues, along with gene therapies for telomerase reactivation, were reported on September 11, 2025.
Scientists make germanium superconducting for the first time
Researchers have achieved superconductivity in germanium, a common semiconductor, by precisely doping it with gallium atoms. This breakthrough, detailed in a new study, could enable more efficient quantum devices and cryogenic electronics. The material conducts electricity with zero resistance at 3.5 Kelvin.
Researchers develop electricity-generating device from air humidity
Reported by AI
Scientists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have created a small device that produces electricity by drawing on moisture in the air. This innovation, known as the Air-gen, operates continuously without sunlight or wind. The breakthrough could pave the way for sustainable power sources in various environments.
UMass Amherst nanoparticle vaccine prevents cancers in mice
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Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have developed a nanoparticle-based cancer vaccine that prevented melanoma, pancreatic, and triple-negative breast cancers in mice. Up to 88% of vaccinated mice remained tumor-free, with the vaccine also stopping metastasis. The approach uses a 'super adjuvant' to trigger strong immune responses.