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Development of the Technion will allow the creation of cells and tissues deep in the body in a non-invasive way with the help of ultrasound

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The applicability of the new technology is demonstrated in the contexts of local cell transplantation, drug transport for controlled local release over time and 3D bioprinting. The mechanical properties of the scaffolds can be adjusted according to the target tissue and the desired drug release rate
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For the first time: "smart liquids" will be used as sensitive biological sensors

The team of researchers explained that the uniqueness of the smart liquids is that, as a result of their chemical properties, the liquids maintain separation from each other, thus creating distinct droplets
A photograph of the fracture surface in a silicone model, across both fracture planes, shows that the crack profile has a certain curvature

Secrets, cracks and fractures

It turns out that the shorter a crack in brittle materials - the more resistant they are to it, which can help in the design and use of applications that are based on brittle materials
Gene editing using CRISPR. Illustration: depositphotos.com

EIC grant for nanoparticle-based research for cancer therapy

Prof. Rachela Popobzer from the Faculty of Engineering and the Institute for Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials at Bar Ilan University won a grant of 150 euros, for research aimed at making drug treatment more efficient and targeted
The atomic structure of the material strontium vanadate (strontium vanadate) - illustration of the atomic structure of the material under tension (right) and compression (left). In the center you can see the true atomic arrangement in the material in an electron microscope image. At the bottom of the picture you can see how the various efforts change the structure of the energy levels in the material and therefore also the way the electrons arrange themselves in it. By controlling these properties, the researchers intend to engineer these materials into future transistors. Photo: Nitzan Zohar, Technion Spokesperson

The materials for the transistors of the future

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Researchers at the Technion have engineered a material that may replace silicon in the world of electronics in the future; Through the stretching of the material at the atomic level, they gain control over the material's conduction and insulation properties, thus progressing towards turning it into a fast and efficient switch
organic molecules. Illustration: depositphotos.com

Identification of organic compounds using visible light

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Researchers from the University of Santiago in Chile, working in the field of machine learning, have succeeded in developing an innovative method for identifying organic compounds based on the refractive index at a single optical wavelength
The image of the structure of the material zeo-3, an innovative silica zeolite with extremely large pores [courtesy: ICMM-CSIC]

Large three-dimensional porous zeolite for water and gas purification

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An international team of researchers succeeded in developing the most stable and porous zeolite known so far composed entirely of silica, which they named ZEO-3
The results of growing the printed tissue in CarGrow medium (above) and without it. You can see that the innovative process maintains approximately the original size of the tissue and prevents its drastic contraction. Courtesy of the Technion spokesperson

New technology for growing printed tissues for transplantation

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The technological innovation suppresses the typical shrinkage of printed tissues in the period before transplantation
Dental examination. Image: depositphotos.com

Exhale - and discover diseases

Volatile molecules may characterize diseases such as tooth decay and gum disease
Representation of a two-dimensional ferroelectric material [Courtesy: UC Berkeley / Suraj Cheema]

Innovative ferroelectric material for energy efficient devices

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Discovering the behavior of a material of interest on a small scale could reduce energy consumption in computing
Nanocrystals from the research as photographed with the lens of the electron microscope in Prof. Markovich's laboratory

Here are the nano crystals that may improve life

Researchers have traced for the first time a unique process in the growth of tiny crystals, which could improve our lives and which may have occurred at the beginning of life
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The discovery of a tiny magnet with a size of tens of nanometers will advance the development of efficient and economical technology

University researchers have discovered a breakthrough magnetic phenomenon that will improve technological production. The researchers: "The discovery could change the next generation of nanoelectronic devices with reduced power consumption and faster capabilities"
The silicone sheet as it appears before it is wrapped around the heart or nerve tissue. The colors you see are due to the porosity of the surface - nanoholes that refract and absorb the different wavelengths of light in an inhomogeneous manner, which causes the different colors of the rainbow to appear. Photo: Dr. Hami Rotenberg's laboratory courtesy of the Technion spokesperson

A therapeutic window to the nervous system

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A new material developed by researchers at the Technion and the University of Chicago is expected to optimize medical treatments and accelerate the use of renewable energies
XNUMXD printing. Image: depositphotos.com

Researchers have succeeded in printing materials that are capable of changing themselves

Using XNUMXD printers and ink based on natural materials, university researchers are able to print wood and plan its shape while drying. "The development will revolutionize the design and construction of buildings that change themselves," shares one of the researchers
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Prof. Uriel Levy, Hebrew University: "The material that will replace silicon and make it possible to make transistors even smaller"

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Prof. Levy was one of the speakers at the conference to mark the "Biennial Day of Light" held at Ben Gurion University * In his lecture he presented thin lenses based on materials and showed how surface materials can significantly improve the resolution of microscopes and facilitate the miniaturization of chips
Prof. Amit Sit and Shiran Ziv Shahrabani, photo: Tel Aviv University Spokesperson

"Shape memory" - the surprising feature that allows you to control the change of shape of materials

The researchers created two-dimensional networks from polymeric microfibers, which change their shape depending on the temperature
This image offers an abstract visual representation of graphene oxide sheets (black layers) embedded with nanodiamonds (light white dots). The nanodiamonds instill long-lasting electrostatic forces that stabilize the sheets even in wet conditions. This structure creates a promising membrane for hydrogen purification (Courtesy: Yasuhiro Chida (Brocken 5) and Toru Tsuji).

Use of nanodiamonds for hydrogen purification

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Nanodiamonds may be tiny, but they could help solve one of the biggest problems facing humanity today: climate change
graphene layer. Illustration: depositphotos.com

The startup Nemo Nanomaterials has developed nanomaterials that optimize the industry

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The company has developed a technology for dispersing carbon nanomaterials that dramatically improves the properties of most industrial raw materials, and makes the ability to make commercial use of nanomaterials a reality in a variety of industries - automotive, aviation, electronics, construction, energy and communications; Nemo Nanomaterials was established in 2018 and already works with 10 companies, including huge companies

Researchers were able to change the electrical properties of a material by removing an oxygen atom from the original structure

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Researchers at the Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering at the Technion succeeded in changing the electrical properties of a material by removing an oxygen atom from the original structure. Possible applications: electronic miniaturization and detection of radiation emissions
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The Innovation Authority decided to finance the establishment of the first synthetic biology infrastructure company in Israel

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The funding will amount to approximately NIS 18 million for the first year and will be carried out in collaboration with Chai Laboratories and the Herzliya Interdisciplinary Center, the total budget is expected to reach NIS 40 million if the program is carried out in accordance with the defined goals
Prof. Bina Kalisky. Photo: Bar Ilan University

An observation in Bar-Ilan yielded surprising results in the field of material conductivity

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An experiment conducted in the physics department at Bar-Ilan, in the research group of Prof. Bina Kalisky, using a unique sensor developed by the researchers, documented a phenomenon that breaks conventions in the field of the transition of a material from a conductor to an insulator. The observation of the sensitive instrument showed that if you look very closely, you discover that a law that is considered universal ceases to exist
pace maker. Illustration: depositphotos.com

A "healthy" electric current inside the human body

Researchers at Tel Aviv University have developed an innovative material that produces green energy through the application of mechanical force
broken glass. Photo: Gilbert Ebrahimi, unsplash

"Surprising results": research reveals for the first time what happens at the end of the crack

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This research, recently carried out by Prof. Jay Feinberg and Neri Berman from the Rekh Institute of Physics, was published in the prestigious journal Physical Review Letters. The study revealed, for the first time, the behavior in the immediate vicinity of the crack tip. In fact, this is the first time in the world that this tiny region, where material breaking occurs, has been observed in a laboratory experiment
Tracking the exact locations of the edge states allowed scientists to construct spatial maps of the local twist angles with unprecedented resolution and accuracy. These maps reveal a complex landscape pattern of valleys, peaks and saddle points

put the margin in the center

"The electrical properties of the material depend to a large extent on the exact twist angle. In other words, areas with different twist angles should be treated as different materials connected to each other, says Prof. Eli Zeldov
Strontium titanate at atomic resolution. split personality

Crystalline personality disorder

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