Read article: Nanomesh pressure sensor preserves skin’s sense of touch
New device might find use in prosthetics, robot-assisted surgery, human–machine interfaces and wearable health care monitors
Read article: A passion for nanotechnology in medicine: Black in Nanotech Week cofounder Olivia Geneus on inspiring new nanoscientists
A materials and music quiz and the sad demise of the Arecibo observatory are also in this week’s podcast
Read article: Magnetic perovskite gets the lead out
New material could be used to make spintronics devices without the hazards of its lead-based cousin
Read article: DNA origami makes 3D superconducting nanostructures
Complex three-dimensional nanostructures could find use in quantum computing and magnetic field sensing
Read article: Gold nanotubes and infrared light could treat asbestos-related cancer
Gold nanotubes can enter mesothelioma cells and destroy them when heated with infrared laser light
Read article: Electrically tuneable network learns fast
Researchers used a deep learning approach to optimize complex multi-terminal nanoelectronics devices for the first time
Read article: Optical matter machine steps up a gear
New device converts twisted laser light into mechanical work
Read article: Sodium nanofluid helps extract heavy oil
New technique shows high efficiency in laboratory tests and could reduce the use of fossil fuels in oil extraction
Read article: Nanoparticles warm up faster than they cool down
Asymmetry found in 1D simulations of trapped tiny objects
Read article: Metallic nanoribbons fill missing link for all-carbon devices
New carbon nanomaterial could deliver faster, higher-efficiency electronics
