Graphene Nanoribbons Show Interesting Properties Due to Interplay Between Their Crystal, Electronic Structures

Medicine & Technology May 19, 2021

Graphene nanoribbon shows interesting physical, thermal, optical, and electrical properties due to the interplay between their structures, specifically crystal and electronic structures.

Superfast DNA Sequencing Tech Lands Finnish "Nobel" Victory to Two British Chemists

May 19, 2021

A pair of Cambridge University professors took home 1 million euro ($1.22 million) from the Millennium Technology Prize, known as the Finnish Nobel science prize, for their pioneering work in a superfast DNA sequencing technology.

NanoGear: An Interlocking Mechanical System in the Molecular Scale

May 18, 2021

Gears and transmission systems are among the most widely used mechanical systems today, and a new study could take its basic concepts down to the molecular level.

Crystal Defects at the Nanoscale Could Lead to Better Energy Storage Devices

May 14, 2021

While purity is often associated with better material performance, some naturally occurring crystal defects at the nanoscale could be leveraged for better energy storage materials.

Fast Deterioration of Concrete and Asphalt Finally Uncovered in New Study

May 14, 2021

A new study has revealed what causes the deterioration of modern structures built of concrete and asphalt over time - the presence of small amounts of organic matter.

Nanoparticles in Chemotherapy Drugs Could Soon Help Destroy Bowel Cancer

May 10, 2021

Bowel cancer is among the deadliest cancer to date. But with nanotechnology, we could soon fight the most common form of cancer.

“Magic” Material Converted Into Nifty Electronic Devices. Know the Secret Here

May 06, 2021

Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have turned its "magic" angle material made of graphene into versatile quantum computing devices.

New Magnetic Material Breaks Previous Records on Switching Speeds

May 06, 2021

A new, specially-fabricated magnetic material developed at Trinity College Dublin in Ireland has shown to be the fastest magnetic switch to date, breaking records in the process.

Nanoplastics Everywhere: Scientists Find Small Plastic Particles in Various Ecosystems

May 05, 2021

One of the defining features of the Anthropocene, or the age of the modern human, is the presence of microplastics - and scientists continue to report even smaller pieces found virtually everywhere.

Nanoparticle Drug Delivery Could Boost Bowel Cancer Odds

May 04, 2021

Nanoparticle drug delivery methods are found to be more effective in administering chemotherapy over oral treatment and could improve bowel cancer survival rates, a new study suggests.

AR/VR Glasses of the Future Need Not Be Bulky, Bug-Eyed with New Technology

May 04, 2021

In the rapidly-growing market for augmented reality/ virtual reality (AR/VR) entertainment, glasses are being driven towards being more compact and easy to wear. New technology could mean a step away from the bulky, bug-eyed goggles we currently have.

Quantum Tech One Step Closer With New Single Photon Switch

Apr 29, 2021

Single photon switches, which can turn physical processes on or off by using only a single packet of light, have far-reaching implications for quantum photonic technologies - and a new breakthrough makes it one step closer to realization.

Corn Waste Finds New Purpose in Water Treatment Studies

Apr 27, 2021

Almost half of the corn harvest ends up in waste, especially after the kernels have been harvested. A new study might offer another purpose for these discarded parts.

Nanocages Could Live to Safer Lives for Soldiers, Athletes, Motorists – Study

Apr 23, 2021

A new study presents athletes, motorists and soldiers could lead safer lives through 'nanocages,' resulting from a new process that could lead to a more effective and reusable shield from shock and impact, explosion, and vibration.

DNA Robots, Nanodevices Created in Minutes via MagicDNA

Apr 20, 2021

Researchers from Ohio State University developed software that could easily create DNA robots and nanodevices that could do complex tasks such as drug delivery and pathogen detection in the human body.