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Nanoparticles deliver treatment directly to tumors of deadly brain cancer
Using nanoparticles administered directly into the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), a research team has developed a treatment that may overcome significant challenges in treating a particularly deadly brain cancer.
November 2, 2023 Read more
Researchers discover new ultra strong material for microchip sensors
Amorphous silicon carbide (a-SiC) is a material that doesn't just rival the strength of diamonds and graphene, but boasts a yield strength 10 times greater than Kevlar, renowned for its use in bulletproof vests.
November 2, 2023 Read more
In a surprising finding, light can make water evaporate without heat
A newly identified process could explain a variety of natural phenomena and enable new approaches to desalination.
November 2, 2023 Read more
New twist on optical tweezers
Optical tweezers use laser light to manipulate small particles. A new method has been advanced using supercomputer simulations that makes optical tweezers safer to use for potential biological applications, such as cancer therapy.
November 1, 2023 Read more
How hydrogen treatment makes MoS2 more reliable for various applications
Researchers stabilize the electronic properties of MoS2, a versatile material used in electronics, sensors, and green energy, through room temperature hydrogen treatment. This breakthrough could lead to more reliable applications.
November 1, 2023 Read more
Working to improve formulation of RNA-based pharmaceuticals
A team of university and industry researchers is developing new formulations and manufacturing processes for the messenger RNA (mRNA) delivery systems used in some COVID vaccines.
November 1, 2023 Read more
Scientists expand our understanding of biological nanowires
The movement of electrons across wires is what allows us to use electricity every day. Biological nanowires, microscopic wires made of proteins, have caught researchers' attention for their ability to carry electrons over long distances.
November 1, 2023 Read more
Nanowire 'brain' network learns and remembers 'on the fly'
Like a collection of 'Pick Up Sticks', the self-arranged network of nanowires mimics the synapse function of the brain. In this experiment, a network was trained to access dynamic online data that it learnt and memorised.
November 1, 2023 Read more
Scientists develop nanocellulose-based aerogel film to keep buildings cooler
Researchers introduced a scalable and dust-resistant nanocellulose-based aerogel film radiative cooler.
November 1, 2023 Read more
Scientists engineer carbon nanotubes for greener hydrogen peroxide production
Researchers use computer models and experiments to enhance carbon nanotubes, creating a more sustainable and efficient way to produce hydrogen peroxide.
November 1, 2023 Read more
MXene-enhanced plasmonic sensing for ultrasensitive label-free miRNA detection
Researchers effectively exploited the unique properties of MXene to enhance the sensing performance of surface plasmon resonance (SPR) sensors. By spin-coating a thin layer of MXene nanosheets on the plasmonic substrate, the reflectivity can be significantly reduced, which results in a sharp phase change at the SPR angle.
October 31, 2023 Read more
Novel MXene 3D assembly a promising technique for engineering applications
Researchers developed a method to assemble 2D nanosheets like MXene in 3D configurations using an infiltrated porous ceramic scaffold. This overcomes nanosheet restacking and may enable advances in energy, electronics, catalysis and more.
October 31, 2023 Read more
How microelectronics will take computing to new heights
Researchers are reimagining the building blocks of devices that power everything from your phone to space probes.
October 31, 2023 Read more
New frequency comb can identify molecules in 20-nanosecond snapshots
Laser-based system now has the ability to capture moment-to-moment details of high-speed processes such as hypersonic propulsion and protein folding.
October 30, 2023 Read more
'Plug and play' nanoparticles could make it easier to tackle various biological targets
Engineers have developed modular nanoparticles that can be easily customized to target different biological entities such as tumors, viruses or toxins.
October 30, 2023 Read more
Researchers find analytical solutions for 1D channels in twisted bilayer graphene
Researchers find an analytical expression to explain the formation of one-dimensional channels in bilayer graphene. These channels are not artifacts, but naturally occur in piled 2D materials when a strain force is applied.
October 30, 2023 Read more
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