Membrane transport - A molecular 'straw'
Powered by a proton gradient, a world-first helical molecule transports water across membranes.
Posted: Apr 1st, 2015
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Smart micelles for marine environments
A polymeric material that changes its structure when immersed in salt water could help protect ships and marine structures.
Posted: Apr 1st, 2015
Read morePromising thermo-magnetic data-storage technology with nanoislands
Detailed experiments reveal the operational parameters for a promising thermo-magnetic data-storage technology.
Posted: Apr 1st, 2015
Read moreThermal properties of nanowires - Follow the heat
Calculations reveal how mixtures of different elements can control the thermal properties of nanowires.
Posted: Apr 1st, 2015
Read moreResearchers achieve an unprecedented level of control over defects in liquid crystals (w/video)
Scientists have achieved an unprecedented level of control over defects in liquid crystals that can be engineered for applications in liquid matter photonics.
Posted: Mar 31st, 2015
Read moreSkin tough
Researchers have recorded the first direct observations of the micro-scale mechanisms behind the ability of skin to resist tearing. The results could be applied to the improvement of artificial skin, or to the development of thin film polymers for flexible electronics.
Posted: Mar 31st, 2015
Read moreNatural nanocrystals shown to strengthen concrete
Cellulose nanocrystals derived from industrial byproducts have been shown to increase the strength of concrete, representing a potential renewable additive to improve the ubiquitous construction material.
Posted: Mar 31st, 2015
Read moreMist-collecting plants may bioinspire technology to help alleviate global water shortages
Plants living in arid, mountainous and humid regions of the planet often rely on their leaves to obtain the moisture they need for survival by pulling mist out of the air. But how exactly they manage this feat has been a bit of a mystery - until now.
Posted: Mar 30th, 2015
Read moreExtremely sensitive temperature sensor developed with plant nanobionic materials
In order to develop an extremely sensitive temperature sensor, scientists took a close look at temperature-sensitive plants. However, they did not mimic the properties of the plants; instead, they developed a hybrid material that contains, in addition to synthetic components, the plant cells themselves.
Posted: Mar 30th, 2015
Read moreGraphene lightbulb to go on sale later this year
A graphene lightbulb with lower energy emissions, longer lifetime and lower manufacturing costs has been launched thanks to a University of Manchester research and innovation partnership.
Posted: Mar 30th, 2015
Read moreA quantum sensor for nanoscale electron transport
In an experiment, scientists used nitrogen-vacancy centers in diamond to sense the properties of magnetic field noise tens of nanometers away from the silver samples.
Posted: Mar 30th, 2015
Read moreMicrosecond Raman imaging might probe cells, organs for disease
A vibrational spectroscopic imaging technology that can take images of living cells could represent an advanced medical diagnostic tool for the early detection of cancer and other diseases.
Posted: Mar 30th, 2015
Read moreHigh-tech method allows rapid imaging of functions in living brain
Researchers studying cancer and other invasive diseases rely on high-resolution imaging to see tumors and other activity deep within the body's tissues. Using a new high-speed, high-resolution imaging method, researchers were able to see blood flow, blood oxygenation, oxygen metabolism and other functions inside a living mouse brain at faster rates than ever before.
Posted: Mar 30th, 2015
Read moreBiomedical researchers convert microbubbles to nanoparticles
Biomedical researchers have successfully converted microbubble technology already used in diagnostic imaging into nanoparticles that stay trapped in tumours to potentially deliver targeted, therapeutic payloads.
Posted: Mar 30th, 2015
Read morePhysicists report technology with potential for sub-micron optical switches
A team of scientists believes that its technology could result in optical switches with sub-square-micron footprints, potentially allowing densely packed switching fabrics on a chip.
Posted: Mar 30th, 2015
Read moreResearchers develop molecular DNA backbone of super-slim, bendable digital displays
A new study suggests that a novel DNA-peptide structure can be used to produce thin, transparent, and flexible screens.
Posted: Mar 30th, 2015
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