Precise gradients in droplets are vital for drug screening and toxicology💧 This automated gradient generator's unique design allows universal screening of various cell types and drugs with minimal interference. Read the paper: ow.ly/pRK250T6i4K

Precise ion separation in complex solutions is key for recovering valuable materials. Advanced calculations and experiments help understanding how membranes can selectively bind and separate transition metal ions based on their electronic properties. 👉 ow.ly/ihMW50T7mXl

Mixing viscous liquids efficiently in microfluidic systems is challenging due to slow diffusion. But now, scientists found that the Leidenfrost phenomenon, which forms a chaotic convection flow, can mix these liquids in milliseconds! Learn more: ow.ly/pktk50T7uNy

Scientists (POSTECH) have developed contact lenses that project 3D holograms using embedded nanostructures known as metasurfaces. Their applications in virtual and augmented reality go beyond entertainment. 📰Find out why in the ASN article: ow.ly/kQP350T6ibl

Scientists KorevaarLab demonstrate how swarms of microdroplets self-organize based on positional, information-based cues. Inspired by the "French flag model", they explore how patterns emerge, similarly to cell differentiation in developing embryos. 👉ow.ly/WqJk50T6q5x

Engineered blood cells could help solve the blood type matching problem and donor shortage. Tests show it could even pave the way for xenotransfusion — the sharing of blood across species. 📰Find out more in the ASN article: ow.ly/bITa50T9vQb

Watch how metals are 3D printed with sub-10 µm resolution! 🔬 Scientists Westlake University have developed an embedded-writing embedded-sintering process to create complex freeform geometries for custom microelectronics and metamaterials. Find out more: ow.ly/TE9150T9YtH

"Tennis elbow" stems from enthesitis - inflammation where tendons and ligaments attach to bones. To explore treatment options for this complex interface, scientists MERLN created an enthesis-on-chip model for drug testing. Check it out: ow.ly/12aQ50T9XBB

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Here, nanocarriers deliver chemotherapeutics with high drug payload and efficient uptake, showing promising results and potentially enhancing therapy efficacy. ow.ly/fHek50TaxeJ

Self-healing materials, inspired by biological tissue, are now used in bioelectronics to protect devices and enhance durability. This article covers their history, design, recent advances, and future in bioelectronics. 👉ow.ly/Btlw50Tat1R

This droplet microfluidic device was designed to observe how proteins and antibodies aggregate at liquid-liquid interfaces. The purpose is to assess their stability to make better therapies for severe diseases. Paolo Arosio ETH Zurich ETH Zürich Learn more: ow.ly/V9V550TchQA

Scientists (Julian Thiele) combined the advantages of incompatible manufacturing processes to produce these customized hybrid materials. This video is a demonstration of their tensile strength and the stabilization of their rigid 3D-printed structures. 👉ow.ly/e9rj50Tci4X

A silica-rich sol-gel ink was used for the 3D printing of optical devices. The printed microscale elements using this ink show better optical performance than commercial polymeric inks. Find out why: ow.ly/3MJp50TcWC2

A triboelectric nanogenerator combined with a wave amplitude amplifier can generate 235% more electrical output compared to placing it directly on the water 🌊 This system can harvest wave energy on real seawater to power electronic devices. Learn more: ow.ly/FqjS50TcWQL

A state-of-the-art printer with nanometer-scale precision is being used to built quantum emitters for secure quantum communication Uni Stuttgart 📰Find out more in the ASN article: ow.ly/M32f50Tf6PU

The strength of this photoresponsive biomaterial changes with light, setting a record in smart biomaterials. This will have applications in medicine and engineering thanks to its fast response, biocompatibility, and durability. Read the paper: ow.ly/2TiK50Tf6al

Tweaks to a theory known as "fuzzy gravity" may help solve one of physics’ biggest puzzles: bridging the gap between quantum mechanics and general relativity. 📰Find out more in the ASN article: ow.ly/3KA650TgaQG

A significant challenge in soft robotics is developing untethered systems, but no more! This robotic gripper gets its "strength" from discrete pneumatic-tendon-coupled actuators with an interconnected air circuit. Find out more about it: ow.ly/JMMu50TggGP

Herbicides pose serious risks to health and the environment due to drift and run-off. 🌱 With a new oil-in-water nanoemulsion, stability, deposition and adhesion of herbicides are improved, cutting their use by 30%! Zhejiang University, Yangzhou University Read more: ow.ly/KQl650TgwZX

This novel bioink embeds liquefied compartments in hydrogels. The modular system by João Mano and colleagues can bioprint complex 3D structures, enabling free cellular movement, microtissue organization, and high diffusion of biomolecules. 👉ow.ly/Rrku50TgCBV