Scientists should soon be able to capture biological molecules a thousand times faster, allowing better detection of important health issues.
Jan 13th, 2016
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Scientists are investigating whether microscopic gold beads could make chemotherapy more effective, and reduce side effects for patients.
Jan 13th, 2016
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The observations are of fundamental importance for electrodynamics and will provide researchers with an entirely new method of absorbing the energy of electromagnetic waves.
Jan 13th, 2016
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A new study details electromagnetic properties of graphene-boron nitride materials.
Jan 13th, 2016
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In an attempt to improve the odds of sperm, scientists have developed motorized 'spermbots' that can deliver poor swimmers - that are otherwise healthy - to an egg.
Jan 13th, 2016
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Scientists have shown that a process known as oxidative stress is at work during encounters between certain nanoparticles and immune cells, selectively modifying proteins on macrophages, a type of immune cell.
Jan 13th, 2016
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Scientists have proposed the first scheme to use electromechanical oscillators and superconducting circuits to teleport the internal quantum state (memory) and center-of-mass motion state of a microorganism.
Jan 13th, 2016
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In order to get a little closer towards unravelling the mystery of cell adhesion, chemists developed a model system where they are able to control when and where cells adhere to in an extremely precise way.
Jan 13th, 2016
Read moreA nature-inspired method to model the reflection of light from the skin of silvery fish and other organisms may be possible. Such a technique may be applicable to developing better broadband reflectors and custom multi-spectral filters for a wide variety of applications.
Jan 13th, 2016
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Researchers have developed the first lithium-ion battery that shuts down before overheating, then restarts immediately when the temperature cools.
Jan 13th, 2016
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Researchers have developed a double-layered nanowire, consisting of a germanium core and a silicon shell, which is a promising material for high-speed transistor channels.
Jan 13th, 2016
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An international group of researchers shed light on oxygen's role in enhancing red LEDs and reported that the quantity and location of oxygen in gallium nitride (GaN) can be fine-tuned to improve the optical performance of europium-doped GaN devices.
Jan 12th, 2016
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Scientists have developed a new approach in enhancing catalytic performance. They report functionalised, self-assembled nanospheres that enable highly efficient catalytic conversion by acting as 'nanocentrators'.
Jan 12th, 2016
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Researchers have conducted the first ever trials of smart pills that can measure intestinal gases inside the body, with surprising results revealing some unexpected ways that fibre affects the gut.
Jan 12th, 2016
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Combining the properties of liquid crystals and hydrogels in just the right proportions creates the potential for new materials that have the same mechanical properties as soft tissues in the body.
Jan 12th, 2016
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Researchers have developed a speedy, controllable way to get two or more ingredients into the same tiny capsule and only have them mix when triggered by a signal like vibrations or heat.
Jan 12th, 2016
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