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Structure of the new SERS nanotag holds promise for cancer nanotechnology

The discovery of a new nanostructure promises to advance technology used in the early detection and treatment of cancerous cells.

Mar 15th, 2016

Insect wings inspire antibacterial surfaces for corneal transplants, other medical devices

Someday, cicadas and dragonflies might save your sight. The key to this power lies in their wings, which are coated with a forest of tiny pointed pillars that impale and kill bacterial cells unlucky enough to land on them.

Mar 15th, 2016

Eggshell nanoparticles could lead to expanded use of bioplastic in packaging materials

Scientists report that adding tiny shards of eggshell to bioplastic could create a first-of-its-kind biodegradable packaging material that bends but does not easily break.

Mar 15th, 2016

Researchers develop new lens for terahertz radiation

Researchers have developed a new type of lens for focusing terahertz radiation (which spans from about 100 to 10,000 GHz).

Mar 14th, 2016

Helping bacteria-powered microrobots plot a course

A team of engineers recently published research on a method for using electric fields to help tiny bio-robots propelled by flagellated bacteria navigate around obstacles in a fluid environment. These microrobots could one day be used for building microscopic devices or even delivering medication at the cellular level.

Mar 14th, 2016

'Sweet' quantum dots light the way for new HIV and Ebola treatment

A research team has observed for the first time how HIV and Ebola viruses attach to cells to spread infection. These findings offer a new way of treating such viruses: instead of destroying the pathogens, introduce a block on how they interact with cells.

Mar 14th, 2016

The quest for spin liquids

Researchers re on a quest to find out as much as they can about unusual states of matter called spin liquids and if these spin liquids could generate advances in the field of physics. The results could lead to the development of quantum computing, which require an exploration of new materials to become a reality.

Mar 14th, 2016

Tunable nanowire windows for privacy, camouflage

Researchers have developed a technique that can quickly change the opacity of a window, turning it cloudy, clear or somewhere in between with the flick of a switch.

Mar 14th, 2016

A novel nano biosensor for rapid detection of flu virus

Researchers have developed a biosensor based on luminescent technique which operates like two matching pieces of magnet with attraction force.

Mar 14th, 2016

Burning fuel-coated carbon nanotubes to generate portable power

Battery substitutes produce current by burning fuel-coated carbon nanotubes like a fuse.

Mar 14th, 2016

A nanoparticle does double duty, imaging and treating atherosclerosis

Scientists have developed a nanoparticle that functionally mimics nature's own high-density lipoprotein (HDL). The nanoparticle can simultaneously light up and treat atherosclerotic plaques that clog arteries.

Mar 13th, 2016

DNA 'origami' could help build faster, cheaper computer chips

Electronics manufacturers constantly hunt for ways to make faster, cheaper computer chips, often by cutting production costs or by shrinking component sizes. Now, researchers report that DNA, the genetic material of life, might help accomplish this goal when it is formed into specific shapes through a process reminiscent of the ancient art of paper folding.

Mar 13th, 2016

Nanomotors could help electronics fix themselves

As electronics grow ever more intricate, so must the tools required to fix them. Anticipating this challenge, scientists turned to the body's immune system for inspiration and have now built self-propelled nanomotors that can seek out and repair tiny scratches to electronic systems.