First theorized in 1963 by a Polish SciFi author, smart dust is now a real life technology with major implications.

Researchers at Penn State demonstrate the first steps in the design of tiny particles that can perform specialized tasks, ...

Envision a future where tiny robotic machines, known as nanobots, live within your body, safeguarding your health. These microscopic marvels could monitor your vitals, deliver precise therapies, and ...

Backed by NIH, DNA Nanobots aims to disrupt gene therapy with scalable, non-viral platform—$5M round now open to select investors. We're at a pivotal moment, with platform validation and NIH support, ...

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The first real steps towards building a microscopic device that can construct nano machines have been taken by US researchers. Writing in the peer-reviewed publication, International Journal of ...

Nanotechnology could repair cells, deliver medicine, enhance energy, and clean the environment, transforming multiple ...

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