{
  "id": 183444,
  "title": "Silver-coated cicada wing amplifies molecular signals millions of times",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/05/silver-coated-cicada-wing-amplifies-molecular-signals-millions-of",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-05T16:32:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/scientists-coated-a-cicada-wing-with-silver-and-created-a-sensor-that-amplified-faint-molecular-signals-by-tens-of-millions/articleshow/132948270.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Researchers developed a sensitive optical sensor using cicada wings and silver. This natural structure boosts weak molecular signals significantly, replacing expensive manufacturing. Silver coating on cicada wings creates tiny gaps that amplify light signals. This technology could lead to portable sensors for detecting pollution and toxins. Future studies will test these sensors with real-world…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}