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Microrobots Carrying Medicine Find their Way Magnetically Through the Bloodstream 

May 7, 2026 Editorial Staff 0

Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a microrobot capable of transporting drugs to specific locations within the body, with the potential for use in hospitals in the near future. A magnetic navigation system enables reliable control in the bloodstream and in complex brain structures. The technology has been successfully tested in realistic vessel models and in large animals and could pave the way for novel therapies in the future, particularly for strokes. […]

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Laser Draws Made-to-Order Magnetic Landscapes

January 28, 2026 Editorial Staff Comments Off on Laser Draws Made-to-Order Magnetic Landscapes

Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI, in collaboration with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Boulder, Colorado, have for the first time succeeded in using existing laser technology to continuously vary the magnetic properties of two-dimensional materials. This simple and fast method should make a large number of applications possible, including techniques for data storage and processing. […]