Tiny DNA reader to advance development of anticancer drugs
Researchers use tiny probes and an electrical current to locate anticancer drug molecules incorporated into single strands of DNA.
Mar 7th, 2019
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Using laser 'tweezers', scientists grab and study tiny protein droplets
New research illuminates some basic properties of these eccentric marvels of biology.
Mar 7th, 2019
Read moreBreakthrough could enable cheaper infrared cameras
Quantum dots could make technology available for self-driving cars, consumer electronics.
Mar 7th, 2019
Read moreNew cell-sized microrobots might make incredible journeys
A million functional microscopic robots produced from a 4-inch silicon wafer in new nanofabrication process.
Mar 7th, 2019
Read moreNew graphene-based device is first step toward ultrasensitive biosensors
Device could detect disease biomarkers at the molecular level and lead to new sensor technology.
Mar 7th, 2019
Read moreWhen semiconductors stick together, materials go quantum
A new study reveals how aligned layers of atomically thin semiconductors can yield an exotic new quantum material.
Mar 7th, 2019
Read moreCombs of light for molecules
Developments and prospects in the field of atomic and molecular broadband spectroscopy with frequency combs.
Mar 7th, 2019
Read moreSmoothing out the wrinkles in graphene
Coating graphene with wax makes for a less contaminated surface during device manufacturing.
Mar 7th, 2019
Read moreNew optical imaging system could be deployed to find tiny tumors
Near-infrared technology pinpoints fluorescent probes deep within living tissue; may be used to detect cancer earlier.
Mar 7th, 2019
Read moreNew approach facilitates spectroscopy on individual molecules
While spectroscopic measurements are normally averaged over myriad molecules, a new method provides precise information about the interaction of individual molecules with their environment.
Mar 7th, 2019
Read moreTwo dimensional 'Lego' shows new methods for creating electronics
Physicists have discovered that when two atomically thin (two-dimensional) materials like graphene are placed on top of each other like a 'Lego' tower, their properties change and a material with novel hybrid properties emerges, paving the way for design of new materials and nano devices.
Mar 7th, 2019
Read moreGraphene quantum dots for single electron transistors
Scientists have developed a novel technology, which combines the fabrication procedures of planar and vertical heterostructures in order to assemble graphene-based single-electron transistors of excellent quality.
Mar 6th, 2019
Read moreSensing disturbances in the force
Researchers embark on project to build atom-defect hybrid quantum sensors.
Mar 6th, 2019
Read moreHealthier dairy products with bacterial films and nanofiber membranes
Growing bacterial microfilms on thin sheets of nanofibers is a great way to produce a fermented milk product that can deliver hardy probiotics to the digestive tract.
Mar 6th, 2019
Read moreSqueezed quantum dots produce more stable light
Exploiting a strain-engineering approach could provide nanoscale light sources with a nonfluctuating emission wavelength for use in sensors, quantum communication, and imaging.
Mar 6th, 2019
Read moreExamining 2D materials, atom by atom
Engineers uncover strength, toughness of hexagonal boron nitride.
Mar 6th, 2019
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