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New potent nanodrug to combat antibiotic-resistant infections

Novel approach includes noninvasive light activation of gold nanoconstructs to kill antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

Mar 31st, 2016

Illuminating the inner 'machines' that give bacteria an energy boost

Researchers have tracked how microscopic organisms called cyanobacteria make use of internal protein 'machines' to boost their ability to convert carbon dioxide into sugar during photosynthesis.

Mar 31st, 2016

Flat boron is a superconductor

Scientists have determined that two-dimensional boron is a natural low-temperature superconductor. In fact, it may be the only 2-D material with such potential.

Mar 31st, 2016

New use for X-rays: A radar gun for unruly atoms

Using coherent X-rays, a new technique has been discovered for sensing motion and velocity of small groups of atoms. This advance gives an unprecedented, nanoscale view of disordered objects as they are being created - like the thin films used to make solar cells and LCD screens.

Mar 31st, 2016

Heat and light get larger at the nanoscale

Scientists demonstrate a strong, non-contact heat transfer channel using light with performances that could lead to high efficiency electricity generation.

Mar 31st, 2016

Broadening the bilayer

Researchers use Titan to understand new theories on the organization of human and animal cellular membranes.

Mar 31st, 2016

Nanostructures made from DNA: Daisy chain rotaxanes as molecular bearings

Scientists have used DNA molecules to make a nanoscale component that makes it possible for two individual parts to move relative to each other.

Mar 31st, 2016

Mechanical engineer builds 'ready-to-go' battery electrode with glass-ceramic

Researchers have developed a paperlike battery electrode using silicon oxycarbide glass and graphene.

Mar 31st, 2016

Scientists divide magnetic vortices into collectivists and individualists

In manganese monosilicide, microscopic magnetic vortices - skyrmions - may behave as 'collectivists' or 'individuals', i.e. they are able to create a single structure, or they can also split up individually. Studying the behaviour of skyrmions will help to create unique quantum devices based on new physical principles.

Mar 31st, 2016

Gatekeepers of cell membranes studied one at a time with revolutionary nanotechnology

All cells protect themselves from the environment using very thin but ultra-strong membranes. In order to let useful molecules (nutrients etc.) go through the membrane, cells use 'gatekeeper molecules' called transporters. Researchers found out that these gatekeepers can now be manipulated to work longer hours by turning on a molecular switch.