To establish Singapore as a powerhouse in photonics and optics research, NTU today launched The Photonics Institute, one of the most advanced institutes in the field today.
Oct 31st, 2014
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A new study suggests that single-wall carbon nanotubes can be used as a framework with similar affinity and transport properties as protein channels.
Oct 31st, 2014
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Multifunctional materials made by weaving highly conductive tungsten-on-Kevlar yarns.
Oct 31st, 2014
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New research has unlocked the secrets of efficiency in nanomaterials, that is, materials with very tiny particles, which will improve the future development of chemical sensors used in chemical and engineering industries.
Oct 31st, 2014
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Researchers discover that a well-known cellular structure orchestrates how vault nanoparticles naturally form in cells.
Oct 31st, 2014
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The 'Swiss cheese' structure is characteristic of many polymer membranes and is now modified by introducing iron within the polymer. Using an electric signal or a chemical reaction, the pore size can be adjusted. The key to this is controlled adding or extracting of electrons to and from iron.
Oct 31st, 2014
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Researchers say that by using nanotechnology, they have improved how a peptide can be delivered to the diseased heart tissue of mice.
Oct 31st, 2014
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Researchers report significant breakthrough in microring laser cavities.
Oct 30th, 2014
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Nanoparticles designed to adhere to and light up cancer cells have reached a major milestone in their bench-to-bedside journey. A first clinical trial of these ultrasmall, multifunctional particles has deemed them safe for humans and cleared easily by the body.
Oct 30th, 2014
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The Nanotechnology Industries Association (NIA) will be hosting a symposium, entitled 'Expert Analysis on Nano-Regulation and Policy: Staying Ahead of the Curve', on 19 Nov 2014 in Brussels, Belgium.
Oct 30th, 2014
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Researchers control interplay of light and matter at the level of individual photons emitted by rubidium.
Oct 30th, 2014
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A Google project to develop nanoparticles that can detect cancer cells inside the body is a useful contribution but faces important hurdles, experts said on Wednesday.
Oct 29th, 2014
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Researchers have created a new kind of ion channel consisting of short carbon nanotubes, which can be inserted into synthetic bilayers and live cell membranes to form tiny pores that transport water, protons, small ions and DNA.
Oct 29th, 2014
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Researchers in Spain have published a series of works developing robust nanoparticles based on coordination polymers for application on theranostics.
Oct 29th, 2014
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For detecting cancer, manual breast exams seem low-tech compared to other methods such as MRI. But scientists are now developing an 'electronic skin' that 'feels' and images small lumps that fingers can miss. Knowing the size and shape of a lump could allow for earlier identification of breast cancer, which could save lives.
Oct 29th, 2014
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With fears growing over chemical and biological weapons falling into the wrong hands, scientists are developing microrockets to fight back against these dangerous agents, should the need arise. In a new paper, they describe new spherical micromotors that rapidly neutralize chemical and biological agents and use water as fuel.
Oct 29th, 2014
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