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Self-moisturising smart contact lenses

Researchers have developed a new type of smart contact lenses that can prevent dry eyes. The self-moisturising system maintains a layer of fluid between the contact lens and the eye using a novel mechanism.

Jan 22nd, 2020

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New self-assembled monolayer is resistant to air

Scientists have created self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) using buckyballs functionalized with 'tails' of ethylene glycol. These have all the properties of thiol SAMs but remain chemically unchanged for several weeks when exposed to air.

Jan 21st, 2020

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Let the europium shine brighter

A stacked nanocarbon antenna makes a rare earth element shine 5 times more brightly than previous designs, with applications in molecular light-emitting devices.

Jan 21st, 2020

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Taming ultrafast electrons with light

Physicists have exploited light to control the motion of electrons in a metallic nanocircuit. This could have major implications for the future of data processing and computing.

Jan 20th, 2020

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Programmable nests for cells

Researchers developed novel composites of DNA, silica particles, and carbon nanotubes - properties can be tailored to various applications.

Jan 17th, 2020

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