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Light-driven hybrid nanoreactor combines bio and synthetic methods for hydrogen production

A team of researchers has developed an innovative light-driven hybrid nanoreactor that merges natural efficiency with cutting-edge synthetic precision to produce hydrogen - a clean and sustainable energy source.

December 17, 2024 Read more

Peptide-guided nanoparticles deliver mRNA to neurons

This breakthrough marks a significant step toward potential next-generation treatments for neurological diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

December 17, 2024 Read more

Current generated by the quantum Hall effect has additional magnetic properties

The quantum Hall effect, a fundamental effect in quantum mechanics, not only generates an electric but also a magnetic current. It arises from the motion of electrons on an orbit around the nuclei of atoms.

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Metal-organic framework supercapacitor captures humidity to store energy

Researchers have developed a supercapacitor using metal-organic frameworks that captures water vapor from the air and converts it to stored electrical energy, improving performance for sustainable power applications.

December 17, 2024 Read more

Towards quantitative point-of-care testing with novel bioluminescent immunosensor

A novel nanobody-based immunosensor, designed to function stably in undiluted biological fluids and harsh conditions.

December 17, 2024 Read more

Researchers develop power-free color-changing strain sensor

Researchers designed a magnetoplasmonic strain sensor for wearable devices, structural monitoring, and motion capture.

December 16, 2024 Read more

New blood test could make nanomedicine cancer treatments safer and more effective

The first-of-its-kind test can rapidly assess how effective different polyethylene glycol (PEG) based nanomedicines are at killing cancer cells and minimising side effects using just a drop of blood from people with leukemia, a type of blood cancer.

December 16, 2024 Read more

Researchers create microchips capable of detecting and diagnosing diseases

Researchers have developed microchips using field-effect transistors that can detect multiple diseases from a single air sample with high sensitivity. The technology enables rapid testing and could lead to portable diagnostic devices for home and medical use.

December 16, 2024 Read more