A nanoparticle based contrast agent for dual modal imaging of cancer
Researchers have developed nano-contrast agents for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as well as optical imaging of cancer cells.
Jun 20th, 2017
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Lightweight steel production breakthrough: brittle phases controlled with nanosized morphology
High-strength, lightweight steels can finally be processed on an industrial scale, thanks to a breakthrough in controlling undesired brittle stages from production.
Jun 20th, 2017
Read moreUsing photoluminescent nanorods as ultimate probes of fluid flow
New research shows that instant detection of the collective orientation of the nanorods in a small focal volume enables the direct measurement and fast scanning of the local shear rate.
Jun 20th, 2017
Read moreTiny bubbles provide tremendous propulsion in new microparticles (w/video)
Researchers have developed an innovative technique using light and tiny bubbles to propel microparticles at forces many times greater than previously achieved.
Jun 20th, 2017
Read moreFreshwater from salt water using only solar energy and nanotechnology
Modular, off-grid desalination technology could supply families, towns.
Jun 19th, 2017
Read moreSound waves direct particles to self-assemble, self-heal
New framework supports research into lifelike behavior of inanimate objects.
Jun 19th, 2017
Read moreSugar-coated nanomaterial excels at promoting bone growth
Method offers pathway for improving patient outcomes after spinal fusion surgery.
Jun 19th, 2017
Read moreAlloying materials of different structures offers new tool for controlling properties
New research into the largely unstudied area of heterostructural alloys could lead to greater materials control and in turn better semiconductors, advances in nanotechnology for pharmaceuticals and improved metallic glasses for industrial applications.
Jun 19th, 2017
Read moreTo connect biology with electronics, be rigid, yet flexible
Researchers uncover design principles to make polymers that can transport both ions and electrons.
Jun 19th, 2017
Read moreFabric, the next software
New center for development of high-tech fibers and fabrics opens its headquarters, unveils two products ready for commercialization.
Jun 19th, 2017
Read moreToward optical quantum computing
Prototype device enables photon-photon interactions at room temperature.
Jun 19th, 2017
Read moreCalifornia court revokes US EPA approval of nanosilver product
A federal appeals court in California has revoked the Environmental Protection Agency's conditional approval of a nanosilver product used in a wide range of consumer products.
Jun 19th, 2017
Read moreUsing sunlight to the max with MXenes
Researchers have found compounds of transition metals and carbon, known as a MXenes, that can efficiently evaporate water using power supplied by the sun.
Jun 18th, 2017
Read moreSynthetic nano-bio architecture for nanocatalytic photon-to-hydrogen conversion
Researchers demonstrate that a minimalistic cell-free strategy for production of artificial transmembrane protein complexes can be employed as a chassis for the construction of functional bionanoarchitectures capable of catalyzing photon-energy-to-hydrogen transformation.
Jun 17th, 2017
Read moreNew prospects for universal memory - high speed of RAM and the capacity of flash
Researchers have found a way to control oxygen concentration in tantalum oxide films produced by atomic layer deposition. These thin films could be the basis for creating new forms of nonvolatile memory.
Jun 17th, 2017
Read moreHow close are we to a real Star Trek-style medical tricorder? (w/video)
Two teams were recently awarded the Qualcomm Tricorder X Prize for developing handheld devices that can diagnose a range of diseases and check a patient's vital signs without invasive tests - inspired by Star Trek's medical 'tricorder' device.
Jun 16th, 2017
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