Magnetic microalgae: Tiny swimmers are on a mission to become robots
A team of researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems (MPI-IS) in Stuttgart developed a biohybrid micro ...
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Magnetic microalgae on a mission to become robots
In nature, the ten-micron small, single-cell microalgae are fantastic swimmers, propelled by their two whip-like flagella at the front. However, it wasn’t clear what would happen if scientists covered ...
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DIY High-Voltage Plasma Portal using ZVS Circuit
The flyback transformer is custom-wound with copper wire to achieve the necessary inductance for plasma generation. Its AC output is rectified to DC using a high-voltage microwave diode, as DC is ...
Scientists Create Microscopic Algae Robots With Incredible Swimming Abilities
Magnetized algae micro swimmers retain speed and maneuverability, showing promise for targeted drug delivery in confined ...
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Scientists turn tiny algae-powered robots into Olympic athletes with magnet control
The scientists discovered that adding a magnetic coating to green algae micro-swimmers had minimal impact on their swimming ability. The algae — using a breast-stroke motion with their flagella — ...
Is US losing plasma engine race to China and Russia ahead of long journey to Mars?
While Nasa’s budgetary struggle continues, the red planet may be a step closer for China after it unveiled a powerful new ...
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Magnetically Controlled Biohybrid Robots for Viscous Fluids
The Max Planck Institute team created a magnetic-coated microalgal swimmer, demonstrating effective navigation in viscous ...
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Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems Creates Microalgae Robots
Discover how Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems is advancing microalgae robots for medical applications.