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Iron nitride transformers developed at Sandia could boost energy storage options.
Mar 28th, 2016
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New class of molecular 'lightbulbs' illuminate MRI
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
Read moreSniffing out a dangerous vapor with nanofibers
Engineers develop material that can sense fuel leaks and fuel-based explosives.
Mar 28th, 2016
Read moreNew terahertz source could strengthen sensing applications
New compact terahertz radiation source that operates at room temperature continuous wave.
Mar 28th, 2016
Read moreSingle-atom lasers change gears
Single-atom lasers that emit one light particle at a time are predicted to be switchable between two activity regimes.
Mar 25th, 2016
Read moreDNA nano-devices perform bio-analytical chemistry inside live cells
Researchers developed a DNA nanosensor that can measure the physiological concentration of chloride with a high degree of accuracy.
Mar 24th, 2016
Read moreNewly discovered organic nanowires leave manmade technologies in their dust
A newly discovered microbial protein fiber transports charges at rates high enough to be applied in manmade nanotechnologies.
Mar 24th, 2016
Read moreNanocage surfaces get makeover in room temperature
Nanocrystals morph via anion exchange by exploiting crystal structure.
Mar 24th, 2016
Read moreMicroneedle patch delivers localized cancer immunotherapy to melanoma
Biomedical engineering researchers have developed a technique that uses a patch embedded with microneedles to deliver cancer immunotherapy treatment directly to the site of melanoma skin cancer.
Mar 24th, 2016
Read moreMoving microswimmers with tiny swirling flows
Scientists have discovered a way to use a microscopic, swirling flow to rapidly clear a circle of tiny bacteria or swimming robots.
Mar 24th, 2016
Read moreNew open source software for high resolution microscopy
Researchers have developed a new open source software solution for ultra-high resolution fluorescence microscopy that can process such raw data quickly and efficiently.
Mar 24th, 2016
Read moreReserchers roll out new method for making the invisible brushes that repel dirt
Polymer crystal 'turf' improves nanobrush-making process.
Mar 24th, 2016
Read moreGraphene nanoribbons: it's all about the edges
Researchers have for the first time succeeded in producing graphene nanoribbons with perfect zigzag edges from molecules. Electrons on these zigzag edges exhibit different (and coupled) rotational directions ('spin').
Mar 24th, 2016
Read moreNanotechnology for label-free colorimetric detection of c-myc mRNA oncogene
Scientists have reported a label-free colorimetric protocol based on peptide nucleic acid/silver nanoparticles (PNA/AgNPs) for specific detection of c-myc mRNA biomarkers.
Mar 23rd, 2016
Read moreNovel water-removal technique boosts performance of carbon nanomaterials
This research provides the first comprehensive understanding of waters role within graphene oxide nanosheets.
Mar 23rd, 2016
Read moreNNI agencies announce nanotechnology signature initiative for water sustainability
As a part of the White House Water Summit held yesterday on World Water Day, the Federal agencies participating in the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) announced the launch of a Nanotechnology Signature Initiative (NSI), Water Sustainability through Nanotechnology: Nanoscale Solutions for a Global-Scale Challenge.
Mar 23rd, 2016
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