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Hexagonal boron nitride's remarkable toughness unmasked
2D material resists cracking and description by century-old theory of fracture mechanics.
June 2, 2021 Read more
New nanoparticle design paves way for improved detection of tumors
Researchers have engineered nanoparticles in a new way to improve detection of tumors within the body and in biopsy tissue.
June 2, 2021 Read more
World's smallest, best acoustic amplifier emerges from 50-year-old hypothesis
Acousto-electric devices reveal new road to miniaturizing wireless technology.
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New method to improve durability of nano-electronic components
Researchers have developed a novel approach to effectively mitigate electromigration, a phenomenon that has long posed challenges for the semiconductor and integrated circuits industry.
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Stimulating the immune system with sponges made of silica nanoparticles
Silica nanoparticles have significantly increased the effectiveness and precision of immunotherapies.
June 2, 2021 Read more
A better look at how particles move
Modeling this phenomenon with computer simulations can shed light on questions about how cancer cells invade healthy tissue or how leaves and flowers grow. But the behavior of cell aggregates is extremely complex, and fully capturing their structure and dynamics has proved tricky.
June 2, 2021 Read more
A 'self-stirring' pill enhances drug bioavailability
Self-propelling microparticles enhance the dissolution of drugs in the stomach, achieving better bioavailability without the side effects of high dosing.
June 2, 2021 Read more
Novel nanoscale proximity labeling method targets histidine residues
A new nanometer-scale proximity labeling system can target histidine residues quicker than conventional methods thanks to the inorganic chemical singlet oxygen. The discovery generates a new chemical tool in protein chemical modification.
June 2, 2021 Read more
Self-aware materials build the foundation for living structures
Researchers have designed a new class of materials that are both sensing mediums and nanogenerators, and are poised to revolutionize the multifunctional material technology big and small.
June 1, 2021 Read more
Metamaterial improves sensitivity of infrared absorption spectroscopy 100 times
Researchers have developed a metamaterial absorber that significantly enhances the detection of harmful substances or biomolecules.
June 1, 2021 Read more
Novel nano-encapsulation approach for efficient dopamine delivery in Parkinson's treatment
Scientists used polymeric nanoparticles inspired by natural neuromelanin to encapsulate dopamine and to be administered via intranasal to reach the brain for Parkinson's disease treatment.
June 1, 2021 Read more
2D natural clay offers a platform for machine learning algorithm
The first 2D mica resistive random access memory (RRAM) device has been demonstrated, which exhibit unique non-Markov chain characteristic. The migration of inner potassium ions in mica under electrical field is responsible for this unique transport behavior.
June 1, 2021 Read more
Light-shrinking material lets ordinary microscope see in super resolution
Engineers have developed a technology that improves the resolution of an ordinary light microscope so that it can be used to directly observe finer structures and details in living cells.
June 1, 2021 Read more
Batteries live longer with ultrathin lithium
Researchers utilized LiNO3 pre-planted lithium particles to design a stable, long-lasting lithium metal battery.
June 1, 2021 Read more
Quantum Hall effect and the third dimension
The quasi-quantized Hall effect is a three-dimensional relative of the Quantum Hall effect in two-dimensional systems.
May 31, 2021 Read more
Scientists look to capture clean energy from our clothing
Researchers want to harvest the kinetic energy generated in clothing through state-of-the-art nanotechnology.
May 31, 2021 Read more
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