Creating a molecular super sponge, from the ground up
A new uranium-based metal-organic framework, NU-1301, could aid energy producers and industry.
Aug 22nd, 2017
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Smart label could let you know when to toss food and cosmetics
Detecting food and cosmetic spoilage and contamination. Identifying new medicinal plants in a remote jungle. Authenticating tea and wine. Scientists have developed a low-cost, portable, paper-based sensor that can potentially carry out all of these functions with easy-to-read results.
Aug 22nd, 2017
Read moreA traffic cop for molecules
Easily manufactured membranes aid efficient chemical separation.
Aug 22nd, 2017
Read moreStretchable biofuel cells extract energy from sweat to power wearable devices
A team of engineers has developed stretchable fuel cells that extract energy from sweat and are capable of powering electronics, such as LEDs and Bluetooth radios.
Aug 22nd, 2017
Read moreElectrons flowing like liquid in graphene start a new wave of physics
A new understanding of the physics of conductive materials has been uncovered by scientists observing the unusual movement of electrons in graphene.
Aug 21st, 2017
Read moreElectronic skin takes wearable health monitors to the next level
A soft, stick-on patch collects, analyzes and wirelessly transmits a variety of health metrics from the body to a smartphone.
Aug 21st, 2017
Read moreNanotechnology helps rewarm fast-frozen donor tissue, enabling long-term viability
SWIFT magnetic resonance tool assures removal of nanoparticles from rewarmed samples.
Aug 21st, 2017
Read moreSilk could improve sensitivity, flexibility of wearable body sensors
Scientists report they are on the cusp of using silk to develop a more sensitive and flexible generation of these multi-purpose devices that monitor a slew of body functions in real time.
Aug 21st, 2017
Read moreNanomaterial wrap for improved tissue imaging
Researchers describe how wrapping biological tissue in a nanosheet of a particular organic material results in high-quality microscopy images.
Aug 21st, 2017
Read moreLight-weight ceramic materials a model for lighter armor
A new model that describes the granular material response more accurately by studying the stress state at which a variety of ceramics fail as reported in the literature by various research teams.
Aug 18th, 2017
Read moreThe power of perovskite
Researchers improved perovskite-based technology in the entire energy cycle, from solar cells harnessing power to LED diodes to light the screens of future electronic devices and other lighting applications.
Aug 18th, 2017
Read moreDiscovery could lead to new catalyst design to reduce nitrogen oxides in diesel exhaust
Researchers have discovered a new reaction mechanism that could be used to improve catalyst designs for pollution control systems to further reduce emissions of smog-causing nitrogen oxides in diesel exhaust.
Aug 17th, 2017
Read moreSuper-photostable fluorescent labeling agent for super-resolution microscopy
A powerful tool for 3D and multicolor STED imaging of cellular ultrastructure.
Aug 17th, 2017
Read moreGold nanostars and immunotherapy vaccinate mice against cancer
New treatment cures, vaccinates mouse in small proof-of-concept study.
Aug 17th, 2017
Read moreResearchers print graphene-like materials with inkjet
New black phosphorous inks are compatible with conventional inkjet printing techniques for optoelectronics and photonics.
Aug 17th, 2017
Read moreFizzy soda water could be key to clean manufacture of flat graphene
Researchers have discovered a new use for sparkling water that will have major impact on the manufacturer of the world's thinnest, flattest, and one most useful materials - graphene.
Aug 17th, 2017
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