Researchers have developed an accurate and sensitive method that can recognize a particular mutation in the genetic code that has been implicated in the disease. It could help physicians diagnose cancers earlier and treat them with individualized therapies.
Jul 5th, 2017
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Thanks to improved resolution, a quantum sensor can now identify individual atoms in biomolecules.
Jul 5th, 2017
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Scientists explored on an atomic level how changes in iron content influence the micro-structure of samarium-cobalt based permanent magnets.
Jul 5th, 2017
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Researchers report that quantum dots may someday provide relief for eye infections resulting from contact lens wear, trauma or some types of surgeries.
Jul 5th, 2017
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Using the spin of the electrons in graphene and other layered material heterostructures, researchers have produced working devices as a step towards integrating spintronic logic and memory devices.
Jul 5th, 2017
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This near-zero-power temperature sensor could extend the battery life of wearable or implantable devices that monitor body temperature, smart home monitoring systems, Internet of Things devices and environmental monitoring systems.
Jul 5th, 2017
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Researchers show that 'ferroelectrochemistry', the combination of ferroelectricity and electrochemistry, can be used in displays in the field of printed electronics and in organic transistors.
Jul 5th, 2017
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Researchers have created stainless steel filters treated with nanoparticles that are capable of capturing radioactive vapor materials. Just like air filters capture dust and dirt, these filters are capable of capturing large amounts of radioactive vapors.
Jul 5th, 2017
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Sensors incorporated into the base material glow with a different intensity if the wound's pH level changes. This way even chronic wounds could be monitored at home.
Jul 4th, 2017
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Researchers have developed an inexpensive, effective and environmentally friendly method to kill bacteria by creating silver nanoparticles inside cotton fibers.
Jul 4th, 2017
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Technology may contribute to the realization of highly efficient solid alkaline fuel cells.
Jul 4th, 2017
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Researchers demonstrate the self-powered wireless data transmission enabled by harvesting in vivo biomechanical energy with a high-performance piezoelectric energy harvester in a large animal model.
Jul 4th, 2017
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Scientists performed a pressure-driven flow simulation of ionic aqueous solutions across bilayer graphene oxide membranes to investigate the effects of staggered nanoslits on desalination properties using classical molecular dynamics simulation.
Jul 4th, 2017
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An international research team has cracked an important limitation that for nearly 20 years has prevented the practical use of molecular diodes.
Jul 3rd, 2017
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A biologist has optimized and characterized TiO2-based solar cell design using diverse plant pigments.
Jul 3rd, 2017
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A polyacrylamide hydrogel electrolyte renders supercapacitors extraordinarily stretchable and compressible.
Jul 3rd, 2017
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