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How stressed are you? Nanoparticles pave the way for home stress testing
So what if checking your stress levels at home became the norm? Thanks to nanoparticles, this possibility is drawing closer.
August 30, 2024
Illuminating the unavoidable imperfections of nanostructures
An innovative approach uses 3D nanostructures from X-ray imaging for optical study, revealing light confinement absent in the idealized model.
August 30, 2024
Novel metamaterial design transforms stealth, telecommunications, and medical imaging
A new multifunctional metamaterial with adaptable electromagnetic properties offers innovative solutions for stealth technology, improved signal clarity, and enhanced medical imaging.
August 29, 2024
Tiny new lasers fill a long-standing gap in the rainbow of visible-light colors
Researchers have filled an important technology gap by creating orange, yellow and green lasers tiny enough to fit on a chip.
August 29, 2024
New block copolymer enables sub-10nm self-assembly, boosting semiconductor miniaturization
The new copolymer achieves 7.6 nm lamellar structures for semiconductor use, surpassing existing materials with its reliable self-assembly and chemical design.
August 29, 2024
New metamaterial sets record for refractive index in near-infrared light
Researchers develop gold nanohexagon superlattices with extraordinary optical properties, paving the way for advanced near-infrared technologies in imaging and communications.
August 28, 2024
New sensor technology enhances detection of tiny particles
Reconfigurable exceptional point-based sensing technology achieves unprecedented sensitivity.
August 28, 2024
Controlling molecular electronics with rigid, ladder-like molecules
Researchers report a unique strategy for controlling molecular conductance by using molecules with rigid backbones - such as ladder-type molecules, known as being shape-persistent.
August 28, 2024
Liquid-phase synthesis unlocks efficient carbon nanotube production
New method in liquid-phase synthesis could reshape the scalable production of single-walled carbon nanotubes, enhancing industrial feasibility and reducing costs.
August 27, 2024
New tool tells you how much micro- and nanoplastic you are drinking
The tool uses fluorescent labeling to detect plastic particles ranging from 50 nanometres to 10 microns in size and delivers results in minutes.
August 27, 2024
Berry extracts and nanocellulose as skin sprays and dressings to prevent microbes
Researchers developed a skin spray, based on nanocellulose and antimicrobial compounds from wild berries, which can be used to treat wounds and eliminate hospital-acquired bacteria such as MRSA before surgery.
August 27, 2024
Flexible quantum dot displays achieve ultra-high resolution and bending stability
Scientists have developed flexible quantum dot displays with record-breaking resolution and durability, paving the way for advanced virtual reality headsets and wearable electronics with vivid, lifelike images.
August 27, 2024
Breakthrough in the process for mass fabricating an exotic quasi-one-dimensional material
Researchers have fabricated a quasi-one-dimensional van der Waals zirconium telluride thin film, which is a form of a substance that has long promised advances in quantum computing, nano-electronics and other advanced technologies.
August 27, 2024
First low frequency search for alien technology in distant galaxies
The first extragalactic search for technosignatures at low frequencies covers 2,800 galaxies in one search.
August 27, 2024
The future of telecom is atomically thin
Scientists achieved a giant nonlinear optical response in WSe2 with high efficiency using minimal photons. This effect is tunable via voltage bias.
August 27, 2024
How smart toys spy on kids: What parents need to know
Toniebox, Tiptoi, and Tamagotchi are smart toys, offering interactive play through software and internet access. However, many of these toys raise privacy concerns, and some even collect extensive behavioral data about children.
August 26, 2024
3D-printed microstructures for precise, pump-free liquid flow in microfluidic systems
3D-printed microstructures allow for passive, pump-free liquid flow in microfluidic devices, supporting advancements in desalination and biochemical assays.
August 26, 2024
Manipulation of nanolight provides new insight for quantum computing and thermal management
A new study provides fundamental insight into how light, electrons, and crystal vibrations interact in materials.
August 26, 2024