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Scientists have developed an early-stage drone method to sample microplastics up to 100 metres in the air. This preliminary research, awaiting peer review, could help build a global network of robotic environmental monitors.
Researchers have developed a non-destructive optical method to measure picometre-scale deformations buried inside nanomaterials. By using mid-infrared light, this technique detects tiny atomic shifts, helping engineers build more reliable nanodevices. This discovery could improve how we design future quantum computers and flexible electronics.
Researchers have designed a new solid-state proton battery using graphdiyne oxide to speed up proton movement. This prototype maintains over 90% of its capacity after 4,500 cycles. The design suggests a path toward safer, faster-charging batteries that do not rely on scarce lithium.
Scientists have adapted a zebra finch protein to insert large DNA sequences into plant genomes with high precision. This new method is up to 30 times more efficient than standard CRISPR-Cas9 methods. It allows researchers to add complex genes without disrupting the plant's native DNA.