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Read article: Salad-dressing inspired droplets could improve printed electronics Nanomaterials Research update Salad-dressing inspired droplets could improve printed electronics Wrapping droplets in graphene mitigates the coffee-ring effect
Read article: Hairy nanoparticles could reduce chemotherapy side effects Nanomedicine Research update Hairy nanoparticles could reduce chemotherapy side effects Cellulose-based nanocrystals “capture” off-target cancer drugs, potentially saving healthy tissue from damage
Read article: Spiderweb structure inspires nanomechanical gravity sensor Quantum sensors Research update Spiderweb structure inspires nanomechanical gravity sensor Microchip-based resonator was designed using machine learning and works at room temperature
Read article: Carbon nanotubes help space-bound electronics resist radiation damage Telescopes and space missions Research update Carbon nanotubes help space-bound electronics resist radiation damage Materials could be a boon to far-ranging spacecraft exposed to harsh conditions
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