Scientists report that they have genetically designed a new strain of bacteria that spins out extremely thin and highly conductive wires made up solely of non-toxic, natural amino acids.
Jul 14th, 2016
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A new method could revolutionise single cell analysis. The technology uses the world's smallest syringe to sample the content of individual cells for molecular analyses.
Jul 14th, 2016
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Researchers for the first time have found a quantum-confined bandgap narrowing mechanism where UV absorption of the grapheme quantum dots and TiO2 nanoparticles can easily be extended into the visible light range.
Jul 14th, 2016
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Developing nanosystems that can more easily cross the gastrointestinal tract and blood-brain barriers.
Jul 14th, 2016
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This mathematical description of a spin liquid shares important similarities with a gauge symmetry, which is a key element in the way physics describes the world.
Jul 14th, 2016
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Researchers have developed a system that generates electricity from osmosis with unparalleled efficiency. Their work uses seawater, fresh water, and a new type of membrane just 3 atoms thick.
Jul 13th, 2016
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An engineer has invented a method for analyzing nanowires at temperatures approaching 800 degrees Fahrenheit in first-ever experiments, showing the valuable role the materials could play in converting excess heat from machines and electronics into useable electricity.
Jul 13th, 2016
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On 30 June 2016, following several months of negotiations, Spain's AEINA nanotechnology industry association was officially incorporated.
Jul 13th, 2016
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A multi-million dollar grant was awarded to enhance a nanochannel delivery system, which provides sustained and constant release of drugs without the use of pumps, valves or a power supply.
Jul 13th, 2016
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To better protect goods such as electronics and medicines, scientists have developed a new kind of packaging that incorporates a single layer of graphene.
Jul 13th, 2016
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Researchers have presented a methodology that allows the production of two-dimensional quasicrystals from metal organic networks, opening the door to the development of promising new materials.
Jul 13th, 2016
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After more than two years of planning and construction, the U.S. Department of Energy's Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) has commissioned a major new facility to explore ways to optimize plasma for the production of nanoparticles.
Jul 13th, 2016
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A mysterious effect in which particles do not scatter light has been observed at optical wavelengths for the first time.
Jul 13th, 2016
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A material whose optical properties can be modified on a small scale by laser light promises a wide range of applications.
Jul 13th, 2016
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A lightweight telescope that a team of NASA scientists and engineers is developing specifically for CubeSat scientific investigations could become the first to carry a mirror made of carbon nanotubes in an epoxy resin.
Jul 12th, 2016
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Additive manufacturing techniques featuring atomic precision could one day create materials with Legos flexibility and Terminator toughness.
Jul 12th, 2016
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