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Scientists Say Elon Musk's 'Nano' Claims Don't Make Any Sense

By Rafi Letzter

The SpaceX and Tesla founder is having a very public meltdown right now, and making some weird claims about a prefix used in some sciences.

How Tattoo Ink and Gold Could (One Day) Help Restore Vision

By Bahar Gholipour

An artificial retina made of organic ink and gold may be able to restore vision someday, a new study suggests.

No Needles: Contact Lens Could Monitor Glucose for People with Diabetes

By Christopher Wanjek

World of Intricate Muscles Revealed Inside Velvet Worm's Wee Leg

By Mindy Weisberger

Scientists can now visualize the interiors of structures that measure fractions of a millimeter.

The new type of 3D computer chip layers memory and logic circuits on top of each other, rather than side by side.

New 3D Computer Chip Uses Nanotech to Boost Processing Power

By Edd Gent

A new type of 3D computer chip that combines two cutting-edge nanotechnologies could dramatically increase the speed and energy efficiency of processors, a new study finds.

Nanotech's Big Ideas: From Tumor Zappers to Space Elevators

By Mindy Weisberger

Scientists and engineers at Future Con described the latest discoveries in nanotechnology that are fueling research in space travel and in medicine.

The sheet-like, flexible device can transmit sound like a traditional loudspeaker.

Ultrathin Loudspeaker-Mic Also Generates Energy from Motion

By Tracy Staedter

Researchers have developed a sheet-like device that acts as a loudspeaker and microphone and can generate energy from human motion.

To demonstrate the working principle of resonant laser printing, the researchers printed several macroscopic images in various color tones. Here are examples of several famous paintings laser printed at 500 dots per inch.

Laser-Printed Nanotech Makes Colors That Never Fade

By Jesse Emspak

Laser printers that "sculpt" images at miniscule scales could one day make color photos that don't fade over time the way ink does, according to a new study.

In an image representing organ donation, one person's hands give a plastic heart to another person.

Reviving Frozen Organs: Nanotech May Pave the Way

By Charles Q. Choi

Scientists have found a way to thaw out frozen organs that won't destroy the organs in the process.

Ultrathin Electric 'Tattoo' Can Monitor Muscles and More

By Greg Uyeno

Researchers have developed a thin, flexible electrode that can measure electrical signals on the skin after being applied like a temporary tattoo.

Self-propelled nanoparticles could rush to the scene of a scrape in an electronic and bridge the gap to complete the circuit again, shown here in an illustration.

Got a Scratched Gadget? Self-Propelled Particles to the Rescue

By Edd Gent

Electronics such as solar panels and flexible gadgets may someday be able to heal their "wounds," thanks to tiny, self-propelled nanoparticles that detect and repair damage.