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Nanopillars create tiny openings in the nucleus without damaging cells

The research could open new possibilities in gene therapy, where genetic material needs to be delivered directly into the nucleus, as well as drug delivery and other forms of precision medicine.

October 2, 2024 Read more

Squid-inspired fabric for temperature-controlled clothing

Inspired by the dynamic color-changing properties of squid skin, researchers developed a method to manufacture a heat-adjusting material that is breathable and washable and can be integrated into flexible fabric.

October 2, 2024 Read more

Honey, I shrunk the quantum sensor

Atom interferometric quantum sensors are huge, but researchers have devised a way to miniaturize them.

October 1, 2024 Read more

Carbon dot-based smart soil enhances crop growth by adjusting porosity and structure

Carbon dot-based smart soil dynamically adjusts porosity and structure in response to humidity, improving crop yields and soil health for sustainable agriculture.

October 1, 2024 Read more

NMR-guided optimization of lipid nanoparticles for enhanced siRNA delivery

Researchers uncover how different mixing methods influence the molecular structure and gene-silencing efficiency of siRNA-loaded nanoparticles.

October 1, 2024 Read more

Siloxane nanoparticles unlock precise organ targeting for mRNA therapy

Engineers have discovered a novel means of directing lipid nanoparticles, the revolutionary molecules that delivered the COVID-19 vaccines, to target specific tissues, presaging a new era in personalized medicine and gene therapy.

October 1, 2024 Read more

Novel 2D molecular scaffold technique boosts solar cell efficiency

Researchers develop a versatile supramolecular scaffold for 2D molecular assemblies, enhancing singlet fission and showing promise for solar cell applications.

October 1, 2024 Read more

Watch water form out of thin air (w/video)

For first time, researchers witnessed formation of nanosized water bubbles in real time.

October 1, 2024 Read more

Symmetric materials unexpectedly absorb light based on its 'handedness'

New findings upend long-held beliefs about achiral plasmonic metasurfaces, revealing unexpected optical properties that could revolutionize photonics and material science.

September 30, 2024 Read more

Phase-change vanadium oxide-based thermochromic smart windows

Review explores VO2 properties, doping, and fabrication for smart windows. Covers alternative materials, core-shell structures, and practical engineering for energy efficiency.

September 30, 2024 Read more

Plasma made copper MOF nanozymes detect bioactive food compounds efficiently

Researchers develop innovative nanozymes using gas-liquid interface plasma technology. These stable, adaptable materials mimic enzyme activity and respond to various food substances.

September 30, 2024 Read more

Revolutionary technology to unravel complex protein interactions that could transform cancer diagnostics

Scalable and adaptable, TETRIS captures the diversity of protein interactions on site to inform accurate cancer diagnoses, enabling the personalisation of ensuing treatments.

September 30, 2024 Read more

Plastics are stronger and lighter thanks to carbon nanotubes derivatives

These reinforced plastics are entirely recyclable, they can be melted down to repair or reshaped into other objects, keeping their properties intact.

September 30, 2024 Read more

Researchers develop new method for molecular computing

Researchers have developed a new method that allows them to precisely control chemical reactions using metal ions. This marks an important step towards computers that function like the human brain.

September 30, 2024 Read more

'Squeezing' increases accuracy out of quantum measurements

Scientists explored how quantum squeezing can improve measurement precision in complex quantum systems, with potential applications in quantum sensing, imaging, and radar technologies.

September 30, 2024 Read more

Aptamer-based biosensor achieves ultra-sensitive detection of cancer disease biomarkers

A new biosensing platform detects TNF-alpha at ultra-low levels, advancing early diagnosis and personalized treatment in diseases like cancer.

September 30, 2024 Read more