Researchers received a $1.8 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to apply their nanotechnology expertise to more effectively deliver cancer drugs into tumor cells and combat cancer drug resistance.
Jul 28th, 2016
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Meticulously designed oxide thin films exhibit well-defined ON/OFF states that could be used in small, energy-efficient electronics.
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Nanoscale metallic cavities coupled to semiconductor materials can dramatically change the characteristics of light from a laser.
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Scientists are developing more highly sensitive devices for the detection of biological and chemical compounds.
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For the first time researchers have experimentally produced a new class of materials blending hydrogen with sodium that could alter the superconductivity landscape and could be used for hydrogen-fuel cell storage.
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Scientists detect thermal boundary that hinders ultracold experiments.
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With an aim of creation of the new generation devices, corresponding to the highest standards of the semiconductor plates' surface purity, researchers have come close to the creation of a new technology of planarization of silicone carbide materials' surface by accelerator cluster ions.
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Microswimmer robot chains can decouple and reconnect in a magnetic field.
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Scientists transformed flexible one-dimensional molecular chains into a structured, well-defined porous three-dimensional material.
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Microporous polymer separator prevents specific molecules from crossing battery and causing degradation and shorter lifetimes.
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While investigating perovskite crystals, scientists made an observation that could make perovskite solar cells more efficient.
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Researchers use graphene to synthesize a scaffold to treat damaged muscles.
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Trees that are removed during forest restoration projects could find their way into car bumpers and fenders.
Jul 27th, 2016
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Gold had long been considered a non-magnetic metal. But researchers recently discovered that gold can in fact be magnetized by applying heat.
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Perovskite solar cells are usually exposed to ambient air for several hours after fabrication. This procedure increases their efficiency, even if the reason behind the phenomenon was unclear.
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Implanted helium ions 'tuned' complex behaviors - enabling design of new materials for efficient electricity storage and testing theories.
Jul 27th, 2016
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