Scientists Discovered Chemical Mechanism that Reveals How to Immobilize Arsenic

Medicine & Technology Oct 21, 2019

Researchers discovered the mechanism that activates iron under oxygen-free conditions.

Single Nanowire Spectrometers Could Convert Smartphones into Quality Control

Sep 11, 2019

Scientists create a spectrometer that could produce detailed images, one thousand times smaller than those currently being used.

Engineer Discovers a Way to Convert Wasted Heat into Energy

Jul 18, 2019

Battery life could potentially be improved by 50 percent using this technology.

Nanocoating Prevents Greasy Smears

Jul 03, 2019

Not only are fingerprints on shiny stainless-steel surfaces unattractive, but they also attack the surface. A new nanocoating that is being developed by Fraunhofer researchers will prevent the smudges that result from a finger touching stainless steel surfaces. The key to their approach is a special nanoparticle that is added to the coating.

Millions With Neurological Diseases Could Find New Option in Neurostimulation Devices

Jun 29, 2019

The United States has an increase in the number of neurological diseases. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death, with Alzheimer's being ranked sixth. Another neurological disease, Parkinson's, affects almost 1 million people in the U.S every year.

Next Generation 3D-Printed Optical-Electronic Integration

Jun 13, 2019

FsLDW allows the fabrication of higher-level microstructures to manipulate light signals, including the waveguide coupled microdisks for light remote control and the coupled double-microdisk resonators for laser mode selection

Nanohybrid Structure Improves Efficiency of Light-Harvesting

Jun 12, 2019

Researchers proposed that adding APC in between QDs and MoSe2 creates a funnel-like energy-transfer effect due to the way that APC preferentially orients itself relative to MoSe2

Nanotechnology Treatment Shows Promise Against Multiple Sclerosis

Jun 07, 2019

There is not a known cure for sclerosis, but nanotechnology treatment is giving scientists and doctors hope.

DNA Nanorobots Target HER2-Positive Breast Cancer Cells

Jun 07, 2019

A DNA nanorobot can target breast cancer cells for destruction.

Pantry Ingredients Can Help Grow Carbon Nanotubes

Jun 03, 2019

Sodium-containing compounds are surprisingly effective ingredients for cooking up carbon nanotubes

Bending the Norm on Nanowires

May 27, 2019

New methods of arranging silver nanowires make them more durable, shows a study by KAUST.

Egg-Unboiling Machine Takes on Fish Oil

May 27, 2019

The technology that unboiled an egg is being used to help improve people's capacity to absorb fish oil.

The Government Is Serious About Creating Mind-Controlled Weapons

May 24, 2019

Thought-controlled weapons are in the works.

‘Ant-bridge Inspired' Nanoparticle Assembly Can Fix Broken Electrical Circuits

May 18, 2019

The system can fix microscale circuits by making a permanent and stable pathway

Battery-like Devices Could Be Woven Into Clothes Directly Thanks to Nanotechnology

May 16, 2019

These wearable electronic components are wearable and washable