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Scientists develop novel nanoparticles that could serve as contrast agents

The properties of these unique nanoparticles change in reaction to heat. When combined with an integrated dye, the particles may be used in photoacoustic imaging to produce high-resolution, three-dimensional internal images of the human body.

Oct 18th, 2023

Wearable device makes memories and powers up with the flex of a finger

Researchers have invented an experimental wearable device that generates power from a user's bending finger and can create and store memories, in a promising step towards health monitoring and other technologies.

Oct 18th, 2023

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.

Oct 18th, 2023

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.

Oct 17th, 2023

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.

Oct 17th, 2023

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.

Oct 17th, 2023

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.

Oct 17th, 2023

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.

Oct 17th, 2023

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.

Oct 17th, 2023

Superlensing without a super lens: physicists boost microscopes beyond limits

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

Oct 17th, 2023

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.

Oct 17th, 2023

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

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

Oct 17th, 2023

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.