https://phys.org/ en-us Phys.org internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. A nano-wrinkled surface combined with a tiny soft actuator can break up infection-causing bacterial sheets, called biofilms, that form on medical implants, according to a University of Michigan Engineering study published in Advanced Functional Materials. When implanted in mice, the platform—called DARTS (dynamically actuated reconfigurable topographical surface)—reduced bacterial burden and improved the surrounding tissue response. https://phys.org/news/2026-10-nano-wrinkles-actuation-infectious-biofilms.html Bio & Medicine Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:20:01 EDT news712310161 The research group at the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia in Pontedera (Pisa), led by Gianni Ciofani, has developed new organic nanoparticles that combine multiple therapeutic functions in a single material for the first time. https://phys.org/news/2026-09-dopamine-based-nanotubes-combine-electrical.html Bio & Medicine Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:40:08 EDT news709831081 An electron's charge is normally fixed, like a coin you can't break into pieces. But if electrons are cooled close to absolute zero and trapped in a two-dimensional layer under a powerful magnetic field, they organize into a collective state of "quasiparticles" that seem to hold only a fraction of an electron's charge. https://phys.org/news/2026-09-rare-quantum-state-reveals-particles.html General Physics Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:00:08 EDT news709544881 For the first time, researchers have directly imaged the magnetization dynamics inside a spin Hall nano-oscillator—a nanoscale device that converts direct current into tunable microwave signals and is a promising building block for energy-efficient wireless communication and brain-inspired computing. https://phys.org/news/2026-09-nano-oscillator-imaged.html Nanophysics Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:20:10 EDT news709380362 An international research team has developed microscopic particles that can make blind retinas respond to light. The particles act as tiny light receptors. Researchers inject them into the eye, where they settle close to nerve cells in the retina. When light hits the particles, it triggers electrical and chemical processes that can activate the nerve cells and prompt them to send signals toward the brain. https://phys.org/news/2026-09-nanoparticles-retinas-preclinical.html Bio & Medicine Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:40:02 EDT news709314961 Every new generation of phone display, television screen and solar panel is the result of precision optics experiments, which use lasers and other light sources to measure the optical properties of candidate materials. These experiments can take months to run, requiring scientists to meticulously angle and adjust delicate light sources, mirrors, cameras and other components in a process of careful, constant tuning that can be physically tedious and time-consuming. https://phys.org/news/2026-09-robotic-lab-optics-demand.html Optics & Photonics Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:40:27 EDT news708854343 Glioblastoma is one of the most aggressive and treatment-resistant brain cancers known to medicine, carrying a median survival of just 12–15 months, even with the best available care. https://phys.org/news/2026-09-nanodevices-effective-treatment-drug-resistant.html Bio & Medicine Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:40:05 EDT news708253656 A tedious process of trial and error is normally required to discover ceramic materials that generate electricity under mechanical stress. Known as piezoelectric ceramics, these valuable next-generation materials can replace batteries that power small electronic devices, like sensors. To streamline the research process, a team led by materials science researchers at Penn State introduced a new framework that combines an existing artificial intelligence (AI) model with human expertise to uncover these materials. To test the new approach, researchers developed a new piezoelectric composite and incorporated it into an energy harvester, which converts vibrations or movements into electricity. https://phys.org/news/2026-08-ai-ceramics-generate-electricity.html Analytical Chemistry Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:00:10 EDT news707385241 Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have shown that making extremely small changes to the structure of a material can dramatically improve its ability to respond to electrical signals. Published recently in Science Advances, the breakthrough could help create a new generation of wireless devices that can change frequency on demand, making communication systems more flexible and energy efficient. https://phys.org/news/2026-08-tiny-atomic-smarter-wireless-technology.html Nanophysics Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:00:12 EDT news706896901 There's a new lighthouse on Long Island. But instead of shining light to guide ships through waterways, this one transmits and receives particles of light that carry quantum information. Perched atop a seven-story building at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory, the "Quantum Lighthouse" is a key pillar of the free-space optical (FSO) link spanning Brookhaven Lab, the State University of New York at Stony Brook (Stony Brook University) and Yale University. https://phys.org/news/2026-08-free-space-optical-link-wireless.html Optics & Photonics Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:43:00 EDT news706783326 Signals ride on waves of one kind or another: light, sound, radio. But new carriers are needed to relay information in next-generation devices. Disturbances or waves in magnetic materials called magnons could be an efficient option—if scientists can tame them. https://phys.org/news/2026-08-spontaneous-magnons-synchronize-external-room.html Condensed Matter Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:00:05 EDT news705746821 Plants convert light into energy efficiently through photosynthesis—an ability that scientists and engineers still struggle to match with electronic devices. Recently, researchers have looked beyond traditional semiconductor materials to create devices using a promising class of materials called nanoplasmonics. These tiny metal structures can absorb and concentrate optical energy and generate energetic charge carriers. https://phys.org/news/2026-06-artificial-leaf-powers-wireless-biomedical.html Nanophysics Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:00:03 EDT news701599443 Controlled manipulation of fibers that are as thin as or even thinner than human hair is a real challenge. Despite technological development, the precise and reversible change of the microfibers' orientation is not easy. The interdisciplinary team of researchers from the Institute of Physical Chemistry, Polish Academy of Sciences, has recently developed a way to control the shape of microfibers with electricity. This brings us closer to a novel technical solution in micromechanics and soft robotics. https://phys.org/news/2026-02-carbon-fiber-electricity-wireless-voltage.html Nanomaterials Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:40:29 EST news690212401 A new smart platform invented by Purdue University researchers to wirelessly monitor subsoil health could change the landscape of agricultural sensing systems. The invention addresses a critical need in agriculture nationwide: the efficient use of water, fertilizers and pesticides. Due to the variability of soil conditions across large fields, applying uniform amounts of these inputs can lead to significant waste, increasing costs for farmers and causing environmental harm if nutrient runoff reaches water systems. https://phys.org/news/2026-02-wireless-sensor-subsoil-health-effort.html Biotechnology Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:01:51 EST news689871662 An international research team led by Prof. Dr. Sedat Nizamoğlu from the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Koç University has developed a next-generation, safe, and wireless stimulation technology for retinal degenerative diseases that cause vision loss. https://phys.org/news/2026-01-ultra-thin-wireless-retinal-implant.html Bio & Medicine Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:00:09 EST news688399101 Scientists from Turkey have designed a next-generation implantable biosensor using genetically engineered E. coli for molecular-level monitoring within the body that runs on its own, wirelessly, with no external batteries required. https://phys.org/news/2025-12-implantable-sensor-bacteria-wireless-molecular.html Biotechnology Mon, 08 Dec 2025 10:20:01 EST news684410624 A research team from Queen Mary University of London has discovered a new way to engineer thin films that can "tune" themselves much more effectively than existing materials, making them highly responsive and efficient. https://phys.org/news/2025-11-tuning-paves-future-wireless-radar.html Nanophysics Mon, 03 Nov 2025 16:37:03 EST news681410221 The potential of using low-energy light to shape ferroelectric thin films for micro devices is advancing with an international team of researchers most recently reporting success with "photostriction." https://phys.org/news/2025-10-reshapes-ferroelectric-thin-wireless-sensors.html Nanophysics Fri, 24 Oct 2025 11:38:29 EDT news680524698 A research team has co-developed a nanomaterial-based 'wireless multi-sensing platform' for the early detection of pressure injuries, which have a high prevalence among individuals with limited mobility, including the elderly and people with disabilities. The team's findings are published in Advanced Functional Materials. https://phys.org/news/2025-10-nanomaterial-based-wireless-sensor-pressure.html Bio & Medicine Mon, 13 Oct 2025 14:28:04 EDT news679584481 In the race to develop faster and more flexible wireless communication technologies, researchers are turning to an unexpected source: the same organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) found in smartphone screens and TVs. https://phys.org/news/2025-07-oleds-faster-longer-distance-wireless.html Optics & Photonics Fri, 18 Jul 2025 07:50:02 EDT news672043263 Researchers have developed a wireless implantable drug delivery system that enables anticancer drugs to penetrate deep into solid tumors—without harming surrounding healthy tissue. The multidisciplinary team, led by experts in materials science, bioelectronics, and pharmaceutical engineering, offers a new strategy to enhance the efficacy of chemotherapy while minimizing side effects. https://phys.org/news/2025-07-wireless-implant-chemotherapy-deep-tumors.html Bio & Medicine Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:10:04 EDT news671373460 Researchers have published the demonstration of a fully-integrated single-chip microwave photonics system, combining optical and microwave signal processing on a single silicon chip. https://phys.org/news/2025-06-programmable-solution-higher-wireless-communication.html Optics & Photonics Thu, 05 Jun 2025 12:16:03 EDT news668344561 Recent technological advances are fueling the development of cutting-edge technologies that can monitor and control physiological processes with high precision. These include devices that could control the expression of genes within living organisms, without requiring invasive surgeries or procedures. https://phys.org/news/2025-05-nanoparticle-cell-interface-enables-electromagnetic.html Bio & Medicine Sun, 18 May 2025 08:20:01 EDT news666605522 Terahertz (THz) waves are located between microwaves and infrared light in the electromagnetic spectrum. They can pass through many materials without causing damage, making them useful for security scanning, medical imaging, and high-speed wireless communication. Unlike visible light or radio waves, THz waves can reveal structural details of biological molecules and penetrate nonmetallic objects like clothing and paper. https://phys.org/news/2025-03-patterned-spintronic-emitter-enables-room.html Condensed Matter Mon, 24 Mar 2025 14:30:04 EDT news662045402 Quantum computers, devices that process information leveraging quantum mechanical effects, could outperform classical computers in some complex optimization and computational tasks. However, before these systems can be adopted on a large-scale, some technical challenges will need to be overcome. https://phys.org/news/2025-03-wireless-terahertz-cryogenic-interconnect-minimizes.html Quantum Physics Fri, 21 Mar 2025 08:00:02 EDT news661704303 Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder, primarily characterized by motor dysfunction. Its pathological hallmark is the abnormal aggregation of α-synuclein (α-syn) into insoluble fibrils and Lewy bodies, leading to the degeneration and death of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra of the midbrain. https://phys.org/news/2025-01-nanoparticles-neurons-parkinson-wireless-brain.html Bio & Medicine Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:13:04 EST news656248382 A combined team of chemists and nano-scientists at Cornell University has developed a wireless microelectronic device powered by light that can convert a well plate into an array of small electrochemical reactors. https://phys.org/news/2025-01-wireless-electrochemical-synthesis-microelectronics-plate.html Analytical Chemistry Thu, 09 Jan 2025 13:31:44 EST news655651899 Monitoring electrical signals in biological systems helps scientists understand how cells communicate, which can aid in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions like arrhythmia and Alzheimer's. https://phys.org/news/2024-12-wireless-antennas-harness-decode-cellular.html Cell & Microbiology Fri, 20 Dec 2024 14:00:01 EST news653907601 Imagine a future where indoor wireless communication systems handle skyrocketing data demands and do so with unmatched reliability and speed. Traditional radio frequency (RF) technologies like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are beginning to struggle, plagued by limited bandwidth and increasing signal congestion. https://phys.org/news/2024-10-harnessing-quantum-principles-phased-arrays.html Optics & Photonics Fri, 11 Oct 2024 09:40:01 EDT news647858393 It is a scene many of us are familiar with: You're working on your laptop at the local coffee shop with maybe a half dozen other laptop users—each of you is trying to load websites or stream high-definition videos, and all are craving more bandwidth. https://phys.org/news/2024-07-tunable-metasurface-optical-space-path.html Nanophysics Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:08:50 EDT news641034527