Analysis of selective vaporization behavior in laser melting
Element-by-element tracking of laser processing reveals how metallic alloys reorganize during microscale laser melting processes.
Oct 8th, 2014
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Remotely controlling brain cells with nanoparticle-based radiogenetics
A proposal to develop a new way to remotely control brain cells is among the first to receive funding from the BRAIN initiative. The project will make use of a technique called radiogenetics that combines the use of radio waves or magnetic fields with nanoparticles to turn neurons on or off.
Oct 8th, 2014
Read moreSmallest world record has 'endless possibilities' for bio-nanotechnology
Scientists have taken a crucial step forward in bio-nanotechnology, a field that uses biology to develop new tools for science, technology and medicine.
Oct 8th, 2014
Read moreCancer imaging and treatment in one light switch
Targeted nanoparticles that combine imaging with two different therapies could attack cancer and other conditions.
Oct 8th, 2014
Read moreNew $1m NCI grant for research on vault nanomedicine treatment for lung cancer
A $1 million grant from the National Cancer Institute's Small Business Innovation Research program will enable UCLA scientists and industry partners to take an innovative lung cancer treatment through the final steps toward its first clinical trial.
Oct 8th, 2014
Read moreQuantum probe enhances electric field measurements
Researchers have demonstrated a technique based on the quantum properties of atoms that directly links measurements of electric field strength to the International System of Units (SI).
Oct 7th, 2014
Read moreNew lab-on-a-chip could revolutionize early diagnosis of cancer
Scientists have published a breakthrough paper describing their invention of a miniaturized biomedical testing device for exosomes.
Oct 7th, 2014
Read moreSummary of the Spring 2014 NanoSafety Cluster Database Survey
This document summarizes the responses we received before August 2014. This document summarizes the responses received before August 2014.
Oct 7th, 2014
Read moreThe 'cyberwar' against cancer gets a boost from intelligent nanocarriers
Cancer possesses special traits for cooperative behavior and uses intricate communication to distribute tasks, share resources, and make decisions. New research now offers additional insight into the lethal interaction between cancer cells and the immune system's communications network.
Oct 7th, 2014
Read moreResearchers design 'molecular Pom Poms' from self-assembling peptides
Starting from a specific type of peptides (amino acid chains), researchers have developed a hierarchical system that, under appropriate conditions, self-assembles leading to spherical structures similar to the pom-poms used in some clothing.
Oct 7th, 2014
Read moreNanotechnology could revolutionize treatment of eye conditions
Researchers developed novel nanoparticles that could attach to the cornea and resist the wash out effect for an extended period of time. If these nanoparticles are loaded with a drug, their longer attachment to the cornea will ensure more medicine penetrates the eye and improves drop treatment.
Oct 7th, 2014
Read moreResearchers discuss the future of organic photovoltaic devices
Organic photovoltaic devices (OPVs) have major potential as a principal source of clean electricity for the future. However, the large-scale introduction of OPVs onto the market is currently limited by their stability. The StableNextSol Action aims to create a highly interdisciplinary network of academic and industry researchers to study the degradation mechanisms occurring in state-of-the-art OPVs.
Oct 7th, 2014
Read morePrinting paper-thin and touch-sensitive displays on various materials (w/video)
Until now, if you want to print a greeting card for a loved one, you can use colorful graphics, fancy typefaces or special paper to enhance it. But what if you could integrate paper-thin displays into the cards, which could be printed at home and which would be able to depict self-created symbols or even react to touch?
Oct 7th, 2014
Read moreLeft alone, palladium atoms get the job done
Isolated atoms quickly tackle carbon monoxide, potentially reducing lean-burn engine emissions.
Oct 7th, 2014
Read moreUnconventional photoconduction in an atomically thin semiconductor
New mechanism of photoconduction could lead to next-generation excitonic devices.
Oct 7th, 2014
Read moreOpportunities and challenges of nanotechnology in the green economy
To enable society to build and sustain a green economy, the associated concept of 'green nanotechnology' aims to exploit nano-innovations in materials science and engineering to generate products and processes that are energy efficient as well as economically and environmentally sustainable.
Oct 6th, 2014
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