Researchers have recently discovered how to bypass the known drawbacks of the technical catalysts that are currently in use by means of a new material concept that makes the creation of significantly more efficient catalysts possible.
Sep 13th, 2017
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Scientists have demonstrated that reactive polypept(o)ides constitute ideal building blocks to control morphology and function of carrier systems in a simple but precise manner.
Sep 13th, 2017
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Engineers have designed a flexible and organic alternative to the rigid batteries that power up medical implants.
Sep 13th, 2017
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In the future this kind of ceramics can replace LEDs; its application will make it possible to significantly reduce the cost of production of automobile headlights and other light sources.
Sep 13th, 2017
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Researchers have developed a new idea for a cloaking technology. A completely opaque material is irradiated from above with a specific wave pattern - with the effect that light waves from the left can now pass through the material without any obstruction.
Sep 13th, 2017
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Scientists observed an unexpected result when combining urine with a newly engineered nano-powder based on aluminum. It instantly releases hydrogen from the urine at much higher rate than with ordinary water.
Sep 12th, 2017
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Researchers have developed microscale devices that relay their location in the body.
Sep 12th, 2017
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High conductivity achieved by self-forming Ag nanoparticles.
Sep 12th, 2017
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Researchers were able to aggregate cells that had incorporated magnetic nanoparticles using only magnets and without an external supporting matrix, with the cells then forming a tissue that can be deformed at will.
Sep 12th, 2017
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Scientists achieved the coherent amplification of a localized optical signal within a planar titanium nitride nanoantenna.
Sep 12th, 2017
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Using virtually zero stand-by power, novel sensors could improve situational awareness, add smarts to Internet of Things.
Sep 12th, 2017
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The elements that make up the ink in tattoos travel inside the body in micro and nanoparticle forms and reach the lymph nodes.
Sep 12th, 2017
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Researchers have shown that it is possible to create a terahertz saturable absorber using graphene produced by liquid phase exfoliation and deposited by transfer coating and ink jet printing.
Sep 12th, 2017
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Scientists have found a way for increasing the effectiveness of drug delivery to certain types of brain tumors, by packing epirubicin, a known antitumor agent, in specially designed polymeric micelles.
Sep 12th, 2017
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An easy to use, low-cost 'NLISA' platform for detecting biological signatures could shake up the way we monitor our health.
Sep 11th, 2017
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First practical building blocks for a global quantum internet.
Sep 11th, 2017
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