Positively charged nanomaterials reduce body fat at targeted locations
Scientists discover that the cationic charged P-G3 reduces fat at targeted locations by inhibiting the unhealthy lipid storage of enlarged fat cells
Dec 1st, 2022
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Predicting new quantum echoes: Ultrafast lightwave control of electrons in crystals
Scientists unearthed a new type of echo phenomenon associated with the energy-band structure in crystalline solids.
Dec 1st, 2022
Read moreUltra-sensitive optical sensor can reduce hydrogen's risks
Researchers have developed an optical sensor that can detect record low levels of hydrogen.
Dec 1st, 2022
Read moreNovel mix-charged nanofiltration membrane for wastewater treatment
Researchers developed a novel 'etching-swelling-planting' strategy following interfacial polymerization to prepare a mix-charged nanofiltration membrane for wastewater treatment.
Dec 1st, 2022
Read moreDesigning better water filters with AI
Researchers simulated different patterns of water-attracting and water-repelling groups lining a filter's porous membrane and found optimal arrangements that should let water through easily and slow down some contaminants.
Nov 30th, 2022
Read moreFrom clay to strong and lightweight composite materials
Scientists report a novel way to produce reinforced resin composite materials using clay particles with the potential to lower carbon emission compared to conventional carbon particles.
Nov 30th, 2022
Read moreRainbow-colored, stretchy film for distinguishing sugars (w/video)
A rainbow-colored, kaleidoscope-like film can tell sugars apart, distinguishing between different sweet beverages and sweat samples.
Nov 30th, 2022
Read moreUnveiling the mechanism of the metal-to-insulator transition in ruthenium phosphide suggests a new way of looking at solids
Researchers have discovered a never-before-seen form of ruthenium phosphide with an unusual configuration of atoms and electrons in its cooled state. This may resolve the puzzle of how a metal can be a conductor at high temperatures, but an insulator at lower temperatures.
Nov 30th, 2022
Read moreEngineers use quantum computing to develop transparent window coating that blocks heat
Scientists have devised a transparent coating for windows that could help cool the room, use no energy and preserve the view.
Nov 30th, 2022
Read moreSeeding the oceans with iron-rich fertilizer nanoparticles to store excess carbon dioxide
The goal would be to feed phytoplankton, microscopic plants that are a key part of the ocean ecosystem, to encourage growth and carbon dioxide uptake.
Nov 29th, 2022
Read moreMagnetic nanomaterial mops up microplastics in water
An innovative way to rapidly remove hazardous microplastics from water using magnets removes microplastics 1000 times smaller than those currently detectable by existing wastewater treatment plants.
Nov 29th, 2022
Read moreFlexible carbon nanofiber strain sensor design achieves sensitivity, range metrics for lip-reading system
Researchers debuted a flexible strain sensor design with a membrane made from stacking parallel and randomly aligned carbon nanofibers (CNF) that achieves both high sensitivity and wide strain detection range.
Nov 29th, 2022
Read moreGraphene goes to space and to the moon
Reseaerchers have teamed up to test graphene on the Moon with graphene-based composites on a Moon rover wheels
Nov 29th, 2022
Read moreStable, faster computer memory storage
Researchers offer a new explanation for how certain materials can be grown on silicon and offer stable information storage at the nanometer scale for smaller, faster, more multifunctional processors.
Nov 29th, 2022
Read moreThese nano-magnets that will restore damaged nerve cells
Researchers bioengineer 3D neural networks using magnetic manipulations.
Nov 29th, 2022
Read moreDense nanoparticles slow down cells' movements
In this comprehensive study, researchers used macrophages, which are a specialized type of white blood cells involved in engulfing nano/micro particles for drug delivery, as the model cells to study the effect of particles densities.
Nov 29th, 2022
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