Light-Emitting Plant: Scientists Develop ‘Glow in the Dark’ Greens to Benefit Humans

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 09.21.2021 02:01 AM

Scientists are currently working on a light-emitting plant, specifically "glow in the dark" that could, in the future, replace some of the energy-intensive, inefficient electric lights currently being depended on for modern-day living.

New Nanodisinfectant Developed with Long-Lasting Properties; Proven Effective Against Pathogens of Pandemic

09.01.2021 22:59 PM

A new nanoparticle-based disinfectant was developed with antiviral effects and can last up to 7 days. The disinfectant is expected to solve limited sanitizing solutions during the pandemic.

Vulnerable Plaques Detected Using Nanoparticles Imaging Technique That Also Sends Warning Signal Before Heart Attack

08.19.2021 04:05 AM

A new imaging technique that produces 3D images has been developed to detect and eventually produce a warning sign before a fatal occurrence even happens.

Baldness Solution Found: Microneedle Patch Contains Nanoparticles That Can Regrow Hair Faster

08.13.2021 06:44 AM

Researchers recently developed a new microneedle patch that may solve hair loss and baldness, a more effective treatment than the ones available today.

Nanoparticles Used as Heaters to Manipulate Neuron's Electrical Activity

07.22.2021 07:10 AM

Researchers are presently using nanoparticles as heaters, to control the neurons' electrical activity in the brain, and of cardiomyocytes in the heart.

MIT Novel Cancer Diagnostic Urine Test Uses Nanoparticles to Detect and Locate Cancer Cells

07.16.2021 08:59 AM

Researchers from MIT designed a novel cancer diagnostic tests using simple urine tests which will show if cancer cells reacted to nanoparticles ingested and help locate where the abnormal growth is occurring.

'Fool's Gold': 'Real Gold' Discovered in This Mineral Pyrite

06.28.2021 04:50 AM

A study published recently provides a comprehensive analysis to understand "fool's gold' further specifically the mineralogical location of the trapped gold in pyrite, which may result in more environmental-friendly gold extraction methods.

Nanomaterials Incorporated Into Ordinary Cement for More Durable Construction

06.22.2021 06:00 AM

Researchers at the Northwestern University have recently formed a smarter, tougher, and highly functional cement by introducing nanoparticles into ordinary cement.

Stroke Treatment: Nanophotosynthesis Can Reduce Dead Neurons, Help Blood Vessels Grow

05.20.2021 05:00 AM

A bright potential treatment for stroke combines the mechanisms of photosynthesis and nanoparticles in a new "nano-photosynthetic" system, that is said to reduce dying neurons, improve motor function, and help new blood vessels grow.

Nanoplastics Everywhere: Scientists Find Small Plastic Particles in Various Ecosystems

05.05.2021 06:20 AM

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.

Nanotraps Effectively Inhibits and Contain COVID-19 [Research]

04.28.2021 01:44 AM

Researchers are developing nanoparticles called Nanotraps to catch viruses such as SARS-CoV-2, and target them for elimination by the body's immune system.

Ultrasound Waves Create Never-Repeating Pattern in Carbon

04.15.2021 01:26 AM

Using soundwaves, a team of University of Utah engineers and mathematicians demonstrated how to arrange carbon nanoparticles in water in a never-repeating pattern.

Huge Muscle Stem Cells Produced by Chemical Cocktail; Potential For Treatment of Muscle Damage

03.19.2021 00:17 AM

The production of huge numbers of muscle stem cells opens the development of stem cell-based treatments for muscle damage due to injury, disease or illness.

Nanoparticle-Delivered COVID-19 Vaccine Presents Advantages, Clinical Trials Show

03.02.2021 23:30 PM

Researchers have developed a potential new nanoparticle-delivered COVID-19 vaccine that has presented strong effectiveness in preclinical illness models.

Researchers Report a Mysterious Organic Material That Catalyzes and Reduces Chemical Waste

02.05.2021 02:40 AM

A new study inquires to a previously misunderstood phenomenon occurring between chemical reactions used to create plastics and pharmaceuticals - and this could help chemical manufacturing become more environmentally friendly.

New Study Shows Silver From Plastic Packaging Leaches To Some Foods and Beverages

02.04.2021 03:25 AM

Researchers have found that silver embedded in antimicrobial plastic - often used for food and beverage packaging - could lead the packaging and form into its contents, especially for sweet and sugary foods.

Researchers Engineer Nanoparticles To Create Super-Hard Metals

01.23.2021 22:40 PM

A new method has found a way to manage nanoparticles to create harder metals. Traditionally, metallurgists have made metal harder through various processes - bending, twisting, passing it through rollers, or by hammering it - that work by breaking up the metal's grain structure.

COVID-19 Vaccine Working at Room Temperature And Requires Single Shot, In The Works

01.08.2021 21:30 PM

From developing vaccines for Ebola, HIV, and pandemic influenza, Stanford University researchers have now turned their attention to developing a vaccine for COVID-19.

Hexagon Salt: Common Table Salt May One Day Power Electric Cars

06.01.2020 11:08 AM

Scientists recreate common table salt, the hexagon salt, which is just the beginning for high-powered electronics development.

Efficient Gene Silencing is Now Possible: Thanks To Gold-DNA Nanosunflowers

11.07.2019 07:45 AM

A group of reserachers discovered a gene silencing process that help with effictive and efficient delivery of genes. This process, made effective by a gold DNA nanosunflower, can help cure HIV, infertility and even cancer.

Self-Assembling Metal Nanoparticles to Improve Diagnosis of Cancer

11.04.2019 09:10 AM

Researchers from KTU discovered metal nanoparticles that self-assembles and can help improve cancer diagnosis. This discovery can also help with the improvement of photothermal therapy.