Current drug-delivery systems used to administer chemotherapy to cancer patients typically release a constant dose of the drug over time - but a new study challenges this 'slow and steady' approach and offers a novel way to locally deliver the drugs 'on demand'.
Posted: Jun 23rd, 2014
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Focus is accelerating materials by design.
Posted: Jun 23rd, 2014
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The molecular building blocks that make up DNA absorb ultraviolet light so strongly that sunlight should deactivate them - yet it does not. Now scientists have made detailed observations of a 'relaxation response' that protects these molecules, and the genetic information they encode, from UV damage.
Posted: Jun 23rd, 2014
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By shedding light on the fundamental kinetic properties of electrons in graphene, this research may also provide a basis for the creation of miniaturized circuits with tiny, graphene-based components.
Posted: Jun 23rd, 2014
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The contest supports the atmosphere of discovery and wonder that nanoscience and nanotechnology research represent. The first objective of this competition is for participants to have fun. The second objective is to promote the public interest and acceptance of nanos: people new to the subject really begin to understand it when they see compelling pictures.
Posted: Jun 23rd, 2014
Read moreA new study on the digestion of milk could lead to the development of new formulas for premature babies, weight loss drinks and potentially new drug delivery systems.
Posted: Jun 23rd, 2014
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Researchers have developed a self-powered artificial cardiac pacemaker that is operated semi-permanently by a flexible piezoelectric nanogenerator.
Posted: Jun 23rd, 2014
Read moreThese individual particles of cobalt oxide have been engineered to form a superlattice or 3D mesh structure to improve their chemical activity.
Posted: Jun 23rd, 2014
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66 new partners are being invited to join the consortium following the results of a EUR9 million competitive call. While most partners are universities and research institutes, the share of companies, mainly SMEs, involved is increasing.
Posted: Jun 23rd, 2014
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A new methodology, which goes under the name Ad-HOC (Adaptive Hybrid Optimal Control), has now been subjected to rigorous testing.
Posted: Jun 23rd, 2014
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A review of studies on nanotwinned metallic materials. Nanotwins were shown to induce numerous unique properties in metallic materials, including high strength and ductility, high temperature thermal stability and superior radiation tolerance.
Posted: Jun 23rd, 2014
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A new way to assemble individual molecules could revolutionize the creation of novel materials with numerous potential applications, including emerging technologies such as flexible TVs.
Posted: Jun 23rd, 2014
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A simple, scalable method of making strong, stretchable graphene oxide fibers that are easily scrolled into yarns and have strengths approaching that of Kevlar is possible.
Posted: Jun 21st, 2014
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Researchers have established a process for forming organic thin-film transistors, conducting the entire printing process at room temperature under ambient atmospheric conditions.
Posted: Jun 21st, 2014
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In the past years, invisibility cloaks were developed for various senses. Objects can be hidden from light, heat or sound. However, hiding of an object from being touched still remained to be accomplished. Scientists have now succeeded in creating a volume in which an object can be hidden from touching.
Posted: Jun 21st, 2014
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Shape memory alloys, or SMAs, possess the ability to return to their original shape after being severely deformed, either spontaneously or following the application of heat. This makes them useful materials, not just for making spectacle frames but also for technical applications such as thermostats, stents and micro-actuators.
Posted: Jun 20th, 2014
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