New imaging technique able to watch molecular dynamics of neurodegenerative diseases
Novel imaging approach could improve molecular-scale understanding of early disease stages.
Jul 13th, 2017
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Molecular order promotes cavitation
Researchers have shown that cavitation can occur at a very small scale in liquids with molecular order. Thus, liquid crystals can very easily cavitate when flowing through microfluidic channels.
Jul 13th, 2017
Read moreHow to cryopreserve fish embryos and bring them back to life with nanorods (w/video)
Scientists report for the first time the ability to both deep freeze and reanimate zebrafish embryos.
Jul 13th, 2017
Read moreNo assembly required: Nanoparticles that put themselves together
Using self-assembly, scientists are coaxing tiny particles into making new, customized materials.
Jul 13th, 2017
Read moreSmooth surfaces may improve rechargeable lithium batteries
Smooth surfaces may prevent harmful deposits from working their way into a solid electrolyte.
Jul 13th, 2017
Read moreNano-antibiotics
Targeted treatment with antibiotic nanoparticles that fight drug-resistant bacteria could be used for pneumonia and other bacterial infections.
Jul 13th, 2017
Read moreLaser-cooled ions contribute to better understanding of friction
Scientists have developed a model system to investigate friction phenomena with atomic precision.
Jul 13th, 2017
Read moreResearchers develop dynamic templates critical to printable electronics technology
Researchers have developed bio-inspired dynamic templates used to manufacture organic semiconductor materials that produce printable electronics.
Jul 13th, 2017
Read moreNanoporous material could lead to greater energy efficiency in electronics
These nanosponges could be the basis of new magnetic memories for computers and mobile phones with greater energy efficiency than those currently existing.
Jul 13th, 2017
Read moreResearchers illuminate the field of microscopy with nanoparticle buckyswitch
Visualizing biological cells under a microscope was just made clearer, thanks to a nanoparticle 'switch' that fluoresces to sharpen the resolution of microscopic images that depict small cellular structures.
Jul 13th, 2017
Read moreResearchers developing flat microscope for the brain
DARPA project's aims include restoring sight and sound to disabled.
Jul 12th, 2017
Read moreGiant charge reversal observed for the first time
Results reported this week confirm, for the first time, giant charge reversal for a surface in contact with a trivalent electrolyte solution. In contrast to previous observations, this did not require a highly charged surface.
Jul 12th, 2017
Read moreSmart atomic cloud solves Heisenberg's observation problem
Researchers used laser light to link caesium atoms and a vibrating membrane. The research, the first of its kind, points to sensors capable of measuring movement with unseen precision.
Jul 12th, 2017
Read moreNanomedicine opens door to precision medicine for brain tumors
Early phase research has demonstrated a potential new therapeutic strategy for treating deadly glioblastoma brain tumors.
Jul 12th, 2017
Read moreMicrowaves reveal detailed structure of molecular motor
Study paves the way to investigate nano-machines in action.
Jul 12th, 2017
Read moreSignature analysis of single molecules using their noise signals
In new work, researchers explored the ability of single molecules to affect the noise generated by carbon nanotube-based nanoscale electronic devices.
Jul 12th, 2017
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