Synthetic antibody detects proteins
Research could lead to nanosensors that recognize fibrinogen, insulin, or other biomarkers.
Jan 14th, 2016
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Stable 'superoxide' opens the door to a new class of batteries
While lithium-ion batteries have transformed our everyday lives, researchers are currently trying to find new chemistries that could offer even better energy possibilities. One of these chemistries, lithium-air, could promise greater energy density but has certain drawbacks as well.
Jan 13th, 2016
Read moreAnnihilating nanoscale defects
Researchers may have found a way for the semiconductor industry to hit miniaturization targets on time and without defects.
Jan 13th, 2016
Read moreDetection of molecules important for healthcare could soon be 1000 times faster (w/video)
Scientists should soon be able to capture biological molecules a thousand times faster, allowing better detection of important health issues.
Jan 13th, 2016
Read moreGold beads may boost cancer treatment
Scientists are investigating whether microscopic gold beads could make chemotherapy more effective, and reduce side effects for patients.
Jan 13th, 2016
Read moreElectromagnetic radiation can be fully absorbed using an anisotropic crystal
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
Read moreNano-hybrid materials create magnetic effect
A new study details electromagnetic properties of graphene-boron nitride materials.
Jan 13th, 2016
Read more'Spermbots' could help women trying to conceive (w/video)
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
Read moreScientists pinpoint one way nanoparticles damage immune cells
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
Read morePhysicists propose the first scheme to teleport the memory of an organism
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
Read moreResearchers control cell adhesion using light
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 moreShiny fish skin inspires nanoscale light reflectors
A 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
Read moreNanospikes for safer batteries (w/video)
Researchers have developed the first lithium-ion battery that shuts down before overheating, then restarts immediately when the temperature cools.
Jan 13th, 2016
Read moreHigh-speed transistor channel developed using a core-shell nanowire structure
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
Read moreUncovering oxygen's role in enhancing red LEDs
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
Read moreImproving catalysis through nanoconcentrator systems
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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