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Stealth nanomedicines combat cancer and cut toxic effects of chemo

Research has identified that the frequently used chemotherapy drug (5-FU or Fluorouracil) is 100 per cent more effective at targeting tumours (rather than surrounding tissues) when administered using an optimised liposomal formulation, in rats.

March 10, 2022 Read more

Tiny switches give solid-state LiDAR record resolution

The technology could lead to a new generation of powerful, low-cost 3D sensors for autonomous cars, drones, robots and even smartphones.

March 9, 2022 Read more

Shedding light on the nature of friction in multi-layered graphene

Scientists analyzed how surface structures like wrinkles and folded networks affect nanoscale friction in multi-layered graphene. Their findings could pave the way for graphene-based solid lubricants and micro/nano-scale mechanical devices.

March 9, 2022 Read more

A remote control for functional materials

Intense mid-infrared excitation has been demonstrated as a powerful tool for controlling the magnetic, ferroelectric and superconducting properties of complex materials. Nonlinear phononics is key to this end, as it displaces specific atoms away from their equilibrium positions to manipulate microscopic interactions.

March 9, 2022 Read more

Paper discs that can pick up hydrogen peroxide

Researchers have developed a paper-based sensor for detecting even tiny volumes of hydrogen peroxide.

March 9, 2022 Read more

Graphene-coated gold electrodes for anticorrosion in wearables

Avoiding complicated preprocessing steps of CVD graphene growth and the required high temperatures of plasma-enhanced CVD (PECVD), researchers have demonstrated the feasibility of direct growth of graphene on gold thin films by PECVD at low temperature.

March 9, 2022 Read more

Novel nanoparticles with potential for enhanced deep tumour therapy

Researchers have designed and synthesized novel multi-layered, multi-functional nanoparticles that enable a combination of radiotherapy and photodynamic therapy for deep cancer tissue. An initial pre-clinical evaluation of the particles has demonstrated their therapeutic potential.

March 9, 2022 Read more

A zigzag blueprint for topological electronics

A new study confirms switching mechanism for a new, proposed generation of ultra-low energy 'topological electronics'.

March 9, 2022 Read more

Spinning electricity under the sky

A magnetic hybrid system generates electricity day and night with radiative cooling and solar heating.

March 8, 2022 Read more

Size matters: Surgical imaging receives nanoparticle enhancement

A nanoparticle's size is fine-tuned to offer high-resolution images before and during surgical procedures.

March 8, 2022 Read more

Better memristors for brain-like computing

Neurone-like junctions made of mixed oxide-based materials could reduce the massive energy consumption of artificial intelligence operations.

March 8, 2022 Read more

Researchers design charged 'power suits' for electric vehicles and spacecraft (w/video)

The lightweight, supercapacitor-battery hybrid composite material provides power and is as strong as steel.

March 7, 2022 Read more

A sieve for molecules

Researchers demonstrate that a layer of two-dimensional silicon dioxide can be used as a sieve for molecules and ions.

March 7, 2022 Read more

Ultrathin e-skin pressure sensor made with Mxene, MOF and nanofiber films

Researchers fabricated a high-performance, flexible pressure sensor by sandwiching a conductive MXene/ZIF-67/PAN film between PDMS and copper electrodes.

March 7, 2022 Read more

Anchoring strategy helps to set new record of efficient ideal bandgap perovskite solar cells

Researchers report a novel solution to to tackle bimetallic traps in high-efficiency perovskite solar cells by applying an anchoring strategy.

March 5, 2022 Read more

Single nanopore sequencing test for over 50 genetic diseases will cut diagnosis from decades to days

A single DNA test has been developed that can screen a patient's genome for over 50 genetic neurological and neuromuscular diseases such as Huntington's disease, muscular dystrophies and fragile X syndrome.

March 5, 2022 Read more