Scientists have developed a new method that relies on fluid flow to manipulate and assemble multiple particles. This new technique can trap a range of submicron- to micron-sized particles, including single DNA molecules, vesicles, drops or cells.
Mar 28th, 2016
Read moreResearchers have developed an optical sensor, based on nanostructured metamaterials, that's 1 million times more sensitive than the current best available - one capable of identifying a single lightweight molecule in a highly dilute solution.
Mar 28th, 2016
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A new analytical tool endows DNA-powered super-resolution microscopy techniques with quantitative power.
Mar 28th, 2016
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A newly described property related to the spin and momentum of light waves suggests potential practical applications in photonic communications and photonic circuits.
Mar 28th, 2016
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Nature-inspired nanotubes that assemble themselves, with precision.
Mar 28th, 2016
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Steam bubbles in fast flowing fluids obviously also result from chemical surface properties; use for reducing wear in pumps and plain bearings.
Mar 28th, 2016
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The new material, dubbed 'Black Gold' is twice more solid and 30% lighter than standard gold.
Mar 28th, 2016
Read moreBiomedical engineers have demonstrated a pioneering method for the rapid visualization and identification of engineered nanoparticles in tissue. The research is a cost-effective hyperspectral imaging method for nanomaterial analysis that may shed light on nanomaterials' potential health impacts.
Mar 28th, 2016
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Iron nitride transformers developed at Sandia could boost energy storage options.
Mar 28th, 2016
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Researchers have taken a major step towards realizing a new form of MRI that could record biochemical reactions in the body as they happen.
Mar 28th, 2016
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Engineers develop material that can sense fuel leaks and fuel-based explosives.
Mar 28th, 2016
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New compact terahertz radiation source that operates at room temperature continuous wave.
Mar 28th, 2016
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Single-atom lasers that emit one light particle at a time are predicted to be switchable between two activity regimes.
Mar 25th, 2016
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Researchers developed a DNA nanosensor that can measure the physiological concentration of chloride with a high degree of accuracy.
Mar 24th, 2016
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A newly discovered microbial protein fiber transports charges at rates high enough to be applied in manmade nanotechnologies.
Mar 24th, 2016
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Nanocrystals morph via anion exchange by exploiting crystal structure.
Mar 24th, 2016
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