In a novel approach, a new study at SISSA uses technology that can activate individual nerve cells with a light impulse. This targeted, non-invasive approach can be used for fundamental studies into the nervous system as well as the development of...
Aug 12, 2022
A research team has developed an eco-friendly microplastic removal technology that can remove micro-to-nano-sized microplastics from water.
Aug 12, 2022
Engineers have developed an experimental strategy to control and observe the chemical reaction of a single nanocatalyst using an optical microscope -- Expected to contribute to catalyst design based on accurate understanding of the photocatalytic ...
Aug 12, 2022
Researchers have found that ultrasmall Au25 - gold - nanoparticles have a positive effect on inflammatory bowel disease in mice, with no side effects observed.
Aug 12, 2022
Researchers have developed a contact lens that can capture and detect exosomes, nanometer-sized vesicles found in bodily secretions which have the potential for being diagnostic cancer biomarkers.
Aug 12, 2022
Electronics and computer giant Dell has patented the design of a graphene-enhanced detachable clip for laptop computers, meant for wireless charging.
Aug 12, 2022
Thin nanoscale-curved bubbles of graphene may develop on a flat surface due to trapped substances in the space between graphene and the substrate. The structure, shape, and internal pressure of the graphene bubble are all determined by the elastic...
Aug 12, 2022
Two-dimensional (2D) cadmium chalcogenide nanoplatelets (NPLs) exhibit unique optical properties and are applied in optoelectronics. In an article published in the journal ACS Applied Nano Materials, cadmium selenide (CdSe)/ cadmium sulfide (CdS) ...
Aug 12, 2022
A group of scientists from China has recently developed an antacid nanoantidote that can effectively ameliorate blood acidosis induced by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. The study has been published in the j...
Aug 11, 2022
The rapid global outbreak of a novel coronavirus, namely, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), caused the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, which has claimed more than 6.4 million lives worldwide. Scientists ha...
Aug 11, 2022
