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Nanoparticle vaccine could curb cancer metastasis to lungs by targeting a protein

Researchers have developed an experimental vaccine that could prevent the spread of metastatic cancers to the lungs. The key ingredients of the vaccine are nanoparticles - fashioned from bacterial viruses - that have been engineered to target a protein known to play a central role in cancer growth and spread.

October 18, 2023 Read more

No more big needles: scientists develop a skin patch that painlessly delivers drugs into the body

Researchers developed an affordable microneedle skin patch that delivers a controlled dosage of medicine directly into the body, eliminating the need for injections or oral medication.

October 18, 2023 Read more

Revolutionizing virus detection with AI-enhanced biosensing

DeepGT is an innovative AI-driven biosensing tool designed to swiftly and precisely detect viruses, promising a data-driven approach to healthcare diagnostics.

October 17, 2023 Read more

Neuromorphic computing hardware needs a theoretical basis

Worldwide, scientists search for novel materials to build computer microchips for brain-like computers. However, there are no theoretical guidelines for the creation of these computers, even though this is crucial.

October 17, 2023 Read more

Generating electricity from the movement of molecules

At the molecular scale, atoms and ions are always moving. If this nanoscale movement can be harvested, it could be a big source of energy.

October 17, 2023 Read more

Revolutionizing fast-charging batteries with graphite and red phosphorus nanolayers

Researchers unveil a groundbreaking method to create fast-charging lithium-ion batteries with long-lasting performance. By integrating red phosphorus and graphite, they've achieved higher energy density and charging speeds without compromising safety.

October 17, 2023 Read more

Power-free contact lenses use color-coded tears for diabetes tracking

New smart contact lenses detect glucose levels in tears via simple color changes, eliminating electronics. Early research shows excellent accuracy in a self-contained system needing only occasional photo documentation.

October 17, 2023 Read more

Plasma jet tech transforms microalgae into ultrathin bioactive coatings

These coatings not only tackle bacterial infections but also promote faster wound healing and possess potent anti-inflammatory properties. This holds promise especially for the treatment of chronic wounds, which often pose challenges due to prolonged healing times.

October 17, 2023 Read more

Discovery of nanoscale ferroelectricity in simple metal oxides paves way for advanced electronic devices

A new study provides the first observation of nanoscale intrinsic ferroelectricity in magnesium-substituted zinc oxide thin films, i.e. metal oxide thin films with simple wurtzite crystal structures.

October 17, 2023 Read more

Superlensing without a super lens: physicists boost microscopes beyond limits

New technique could be used in medical diagnostics and advanced manufacturing.

October 17, 2023 Read more

Sustainable smart agriculture with a biodegradable soil moisture sensor

Researchers use biodegradable sensors to measure and wirelessly transmit soil moisture data, which with further development might help feed an increasing global population while minimizing resource use for cropland.

October 17, 2023 Read more

Art with DNA - digitally creating 16 million colors by chemistry

Researchers succeeded in creating fluorescent duplexes that can generate any of 16 million colors - a work that surpasses the previous 256 colors limitation. This very large palette can be used to 'paint' with DNA and to accurately reproduce any digital image on a miniature 2D surface with 24-bit color depth.

October 17, 2023 Read more

Ushering in the era of light-powered 'multi-level memories'

Storing and manipulating electronic states in quantum dots measuring 10 nanometers or less.

October 17, 2023 Read more

Scientists demonstrate ultrafast photoemission from carbon nanotube emitter

Using carbon nanotubes' atomic structure, it is possible to create ultrafast electron sources nearing time-energy limits, allowing probes with sub-angstrom spatial and femtosecond time resolution, crucial for applications like attosecond electron microscopy.

October 17, 2023 Read more

Drug-delivery technique for brain cancer shows growing promise

A new technique to deliver medication through the blood-brain barrier has shown promise in a preclinical study for treating glioblastoma, the most common human brain cancer.

October 16, 2023 Read more

Focus on perovskite emitters in blue light-emitting diodes

Researchers advance blue PeLEDs, aiming to match the efficiency of their red and green counterparts.

October 16, 2023 Read more