Nanotechnology a 'green' approach to treating liver cancer
Minimally invasive procedure targets, destroys precancerous cells in mice.
Nov 29th, 2016
Read moreMinimally invasive procedure targets, destroys precancerous cells in mice.
Nov 29th, 2016
Read moreX-ray study at explores atomic structure of tiny traps for heavy metals.
Nov 29th, 2016
Read moreNew technique reveals direct experimental evidence of strong coupling between electron motion and deformations in atomic arrangements that affect the flow of current.
Nov 29th, 2016
Read moreIt could be a crystal ball from a mythical age showing the swirling mists of time, but this image, which has won this year's Department of Engineering Photography Competition, actually shows graphene being processed in alcohol to produce conductive ink.
Nov 29th, 2016
Read moreScientists have demonstrated how quantum-engineered states of light can enhance the efficiency of feedback cooling beyond the classical bounds in an optomechanical setting.
Nov 29th, 2016
Read moreResearchers have developed a new strategy for fabricating more efficient plastic solar cells. The work has implications for developing solar cells with a wider absorption range and increased efficiency.
Nov 29th, 2016
Read moreIn contrast to biology, engineering seldom takes advantage of the power of randomness for fabricating complex structures. Now, a group scientists has demonstrated that randomness in molecular self-assembly can be combined with deterministic rules to produce complex nanostructures out of DNA.
Nov 29th, 2016
Read moreEver since scientists discovered that atomically thin materials could have useful electronic properties, engineers have been seeking ways to mass-produce so-called single-layer chips. A new technique shows how it might be done.
Nov 29th, 2016
Read moreTheory shows way to enhance heat sinks in future microelectronics.
Nov 29th, 2016
Read moreA combined theoretical and experimental approach has allowed researchers to predict and verify the full structure of a monolayer-coated molecular metal nanoparticle. The methodology was tested on silver-thiolate nanoparticles, expanding on earlier knowledge about gold nanoparticles, and is expected to be applicable to a broad range of sizes of nanoparticles made of different elements.
Nov 29th, 2016
Read moreAs well as being the thinnest, strongest and lightest known material, graphene is flexible, impermeable and extremely electrically and thermally conductive. All properties well suited for next generation NFC antennas.
Nov 29th, 2016
Read moreGraphene holds the promise of such impressive applications as wear-resistant, friction-free coatings. But first manufacturers have to be able to produce large sheets of graphene under precisely controlled conditions.
Nov 29th, 2016
Read moreDiamonds' simple yet unique characteristics create significant potential for use in a wide range of purposes, including generation of environmental energy and biological applications.
Nov 29th, 2016
Read moreFounded by Swiss-born Sydneysider Christophe Hoppe, Bausele Australia bills itself as the first 'Swiss-made, Australian-designed' watch company.
Nov 29th, 2016
Read moreScientists have demonstrated progress toward photonic chips in recent years. A key challenge is making sure the new light-based chips can work with all the existing electronic chips.
Nov 29th, 2016
Read moreResearchers have developed a method that enables them to manipulate light to follow any predetermined path along a surface.
Nov 29th, 2016
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