Imagine a tiny capsule, smaller than the tip of a needle, that could be programmed to release medicine at a specific location in your body and is inexpensive, easy to make, and more effective than the traditional pharmaceuticals we know today.
Oct 26th, 2017
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Scientists develop a Bayesian probability-based computer program to help work out the structure of perovskite oxides at their interfaces.
Oct 26th, 2017
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Dynamic structure of platinum particles optimizes exhaust gas after-treatment.
Oct 26th, 2017
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Researchers have discovered how to activate their bactericidal effect at will using pulsed laser irradiation. This is promising development in the fight against antibacterial resistance.
Oct 26th, 2017
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Defects in liquid crystals act as guides in tiny oceans, directing particle traffic.
Oct 26th, 2017
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Researchers establish a foundation for implementing the diverse function of DNA origami nanotechnology on cell surfaces by using hydrophobic anchors to attach 3D DNA origami nanostructures to the surface of five distinct cell types, including adherent, suspension, and primary cells.
Oct 26th, 2017
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An artificial system using a DNA-laced hydrogel can receive a chemical signal and release the appropriate protein. Further stimulation by the chemical signal continues to trigger a response.
Oct 26th, 2017
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A marriage between 3-D printer plastic and a versatile material for detecting and storing gases could lead to inexpensive sensors and fuel cell batteries alike.
Oct 25th, 2017
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Materials with a special kind of boundary between crystal grains can deform in unexpected ways.
Oct 25th, 2017
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New 3-D models illustrate the effect of material roughness on electrons emitted from the surface of a photocathode.
Oct 25th, 2017
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Researchers see performance boost in novel method for connecting thin-film piezoelectric materials to flexible substrates, with potential applications for medical devices.
Oct 25th, 2017
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New research has shown that improvements in nanowire structures will allow for the manufacture of more stable and durable nanotechnology for use in semiconductor devices in the future.
Oct 25th, 2017
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Scientists investigated inter- and intra-layer dynamics to learn more about magnetism on the nanoscale, with potential connections to high-temperature superconductivity and spintronics.
Oct 25th, 2017
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Researchers have, for the first time, used a 'micropillar compression' technique to characterize the micro-scale strength of cement, allowing for the development of cement with desirable strength properties for civil engineering applications.
Oct 25th, 2017
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New 'potato stamp' technique combining silver and graphene may create cheaper, more flexible and eco-friendly screens.
Oct 25th, 2017
Read moreThe new catalyst possesses the structure of nanofiber-based perovskite materials and exhibits excellent electrochemical performance, close that of today's precious metal catalysts, yet still inexpensive.
Oct 25th, 2017
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