A tiny switch for a few particles of light
A single molecule allows a beam of light with a few photons to be controlled - a step towards the photonic computer.
Apr 28th, 2016
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Tunable thermal-sensitive polymer-graphene oxide composite for blood biopsy
A new device could provide a non-invasive way to monitor the progress of an advanced cancer treatment. It can pick cancer cells out of a blood sample and let them go later, enabling further tests that can show whether the therapy is successfully ridding the patient of the most dangerous cancer cells.
Apr 28th, 2016
Read moreNanoparticles hold promise as double-edged sword against genital herpes
An effective vaccine against the virus that causes genital herpes has evaded researchers for decades. But now, researchers have shown that zinc-oxide nanoparticles shaped like jacks can prevent the virus from entering cells, and help natural immunity to develop.
Apr 28th, 2016
Read moreDetecting minute nano amounts in environmental samples
Scientists have developed a method that is capable of identifying even minute amounts of nanomaterials in environmental samples.
Apr 28th, 2016
Read moreBiology may hold key to better computer memory
Nucleic acid memory holds promise of longer, better data storage.
Apr 27th, 2016
Read moreThe hard facts about soft landing ions
Scientists review cutting-edge techniques that offer insights into processes of interest for energy production, storage, and catalysis.
Apr 27th, 2016
Read moreResearchers create 1-step graphene patterning method
Researchers have developed a one-step, facile method to pattern graphene by using stencil mask and oxygen plasma reactive-ion etching, and subsequent polymer-free direct transfer to flexible substrates.
Apr 27th, 2016
Read moreResearchers create a first frequency comb of time-bin entangled qubits
Discovery is a significant step toward multi-channel quantum communication and higher capacity quantum computers.
Apr 27th, 2016
Read moreToward dissolvable electronics for implants and sensors
Researchers have created a dissolvable device component out of egg proteins, magnesium and tungsten.
Apr 27th, 2016
Read moreHybrid nanoantennas - next-generation platform for ultradense data recording
Scientists have put forward a new approach to effective manipulation of light at the nanoscale based on hybrid metal-dielectric nanoantennas.
Apr 27th, 2016
Read moreEngineers look inside nanoparticles to explore how their shape improves energy storage
Many technologies rely upon nanomaterials that can absorb or release atoms quickly and repeatedly. New work provides a first look inside these phase-changing nanoparticles, showing how their shape and crystallinity affect their performance for battery applications.
Apr 27th, 2016
Read moreHow many nanoparticle-based drugs reach tumours? Less than one per cent
Reality check meta-analysis reveals that only 0.7 per cent of designer nanoparticles reach their intended target.
Apr 27th, 2016
Read moreNovel method sets new standards for standards for the development of vaccines
Researchers have created a general and user-friendly platform for the development of a special type of effective and safe vaccines. The highly effective method opens a new door for controlling diseases such as cancer, asthma, allergies and cardiovascular diseases by means of vaccines.
Apr 27th, 2016
Read moreOne minus 1 does not always equal 0 in chemistry
Scientists are first to prove 2 mirror-image molecules can be optically active.
Apr 27th, 2016
Read moreChemists use DNA to build the world's tiniest thermometer
Researchers have created a programmable DNA thermometer that is 20,000x smaller than a human hair. This scientific advance may significantly aid our understanding of natural and human designed nanotechnologies by enabling to measure temperature at the nanoscale.
Apr 27th, 2016
Read moreSeeing atoms and molecules in action with an electron éye'
A unique rapid-fire electron source will help scientists study ultrafast chemical processes and changes in materials at the atomic scale.
Apr 26th, 2016
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