Scientists have discovered that when light hits germanium nanocrystals, the crystals produce 'bonus electrons'. These additional electrons could increase the yield of solar cells and improve the sensitivity of photodetectors.
Feb 14th, 2015
Read moreAlthough most materials slightly expand when heated, there is a new class of rubber-like material that not only self-stretches upon cooling; it reverts back to its original shape when heated, all without physical manipulation.
Feb 13th, 2015
Read moreA new mobile device that allows bladder and kidney cancer to be detected at an early stage. Thanks to this method, it is possible to read from DNA whether their carrier has bladder or kidney cancer.
Feb 13th, 2015
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A clinical trial led by University of Leicester respiratory experts into a potentially ground-breaking 'breath test' to detect lung cancer is set to get underway at the Glenfield Hospital in Leicester.
Feb 13th, 2015
Read moreResearchers bypass nanotechnology to create a simple design that can transform silver into any color of the rainbow.
Feb 13th, 2015
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Researchers are using a technique they developed to observe minute distortions in the atomic structure of complex materials, shedding light on what causes these distortions and opening the door to studies on how such atomic-scale variations can influence a material's properties.
Feb 13th, 2015
Read moreA production facility for start-ups in the field of nanotechnology may be built in the Science Village in Lund, a world-class research and innovation village that is also home to ESS, the European Spallation Source.
Feb 13th, 2015
Read moreSince 2012, the NanoMICEX project has been investigating ways to mitigate the risk and control workers' exposure to nanomaterials used in the inks and pigments industry. The project is nearing completion, and it is keen to share its knowledge with industrial stakeholders, scientists and policy-makers on how it has mitigated risks commonly faced in the sector.
Feb 13th, 2015
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Scientists used a SuperSTEM electron microscope to study why brown colour occurs in diamonds and what happens to heat-treated stones.
Feb 13th, 2015
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Interest in the use of engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) as either nanomedicines or dental materials/devices in clinical dentistry is growing. This new review paper details the ultrafine structure, chemical composition, and reactivity of dental tissues in the context of interactions with ENMs, including the saliva, pellicle layer, and oral biofilm; then describes the applications of ENMs in dentistry in context with beneficial clinical outcomes versus potential risks.
Feb 13th, 2015
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An unusual form of carbon ring structures has been identified for the first time in a family of doughnut-like macrostructures.
Feb 13th, 2015
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Scientists have shown that gold nanotubes have many applications in fighting cancer: internal nanoprobes for high-resolution imaging; drug delivery vehicles; and agents for destroying cancer cells. A new study details the first successful demonstration of the biomedical use of gold nanotubes in a mouse model of human cancer.
Feb 13th, 2015
Read moreMicrobiomes have been slow to yield their secrets. Two researchers explain how nanoscience might help speed up the process.
Feb 12th, 2015
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Scientists have used an X-ray laser to get the first glimpse of the transition state where two atoms begin to form a weak bond on the way to becoming a molecule.
Feb 12th, 2015
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Scientists used supercomputers to find a new class of materials that possess an exotic state of matter known as the quantum spin Hall effect. The researchers propose a new type of transistor made from these materials.
Feb 12th, 2015
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How can we preserve our knowledge today for the next millennia? Researchers have found a way to store information in the form of DNA, preserving it for nearly an eternity.
Feb 12th, 2015
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