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Evidence that buckyballs and carbon nanotubes form the dust and gas of dying stars

Technology Org   -   Scientific News Websites

Astronomers at the University of Arizona, funded by two grants from the U.S. National Science Foundation, have developed a theory to explain the presence of the most significant molecules in interstellar gas.

Jul 20, 2022

'iTEARS' could help diagnose diseases by isolating biomarkers in tears

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

Going to the doctor might make you want to cry, and according to a new study, doctors could someday put those tears to good use. Researchers report a nanomembrane system that harvests and purifies tiny blobs called exosomes from tears, allowing re...

Jul 20, 2022

Rewriting the history of K-carbon fiber manufacturing with carbon nanotubes

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

A space elevator, a structure connecting the Earth's surface to a space station, would allow for the cost-efficient transport of people and materials. However, a very light yet strong material is essential to making such a technology a realit...

Jul 20, 2022

Levidian and Adamant to collaborate on development of graphene-enhanced composite materials

Graphene Info   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Levidian Nanosystems and Adamant Composites Limited have signed a joint development agreement (JDA) to collaborate on enhancing composite materials with Levidian’s unique graphene.

Jul 20, 2022

"CoaXPress Developer, Former EMVA President Retires: People in the News: 07/20/22"

Photonics Media   -   Scientific News Websites

Ra Medical Systems, a medical technology company focused on developing an excimer laser system for vascular disease treatment, appointed Brian Conn interim CFO, effective immediately. Conn served as a consultant to the company since May. He replac...

Jul 20, 2022

Researchers develop new process for low-cost graphene production

Graphene Info   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

A team of researchers from the Institute for Plasmas and Nuclear Fusion (IPFN), Instituto Superior Técnico, have reported a new process to fabricate free-standing graphene using plasma technology, at much lower production cost than the other exist...

Jul 20, 2022

New Cypher L Atomic Force Microscope Provides Higher Resolution and a Simpler User Experience for Core Nanoscience Research Fields

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Oxford Instruments Asylum Research today announced the launch of the new Cypher L atomic force microscope (AFM). Based on the acclaimed high-performance Cypher AFM platform, the Cypher L is designed for researchers who need core AFM capabilities i...

Jul 20, 2022

Rewriting the history of K-carbon fiber manufacturing with carbon nanotubes

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers have developed an ultra-high-strength and ultra-high-modulus carbon nanotube fiber material.

Jul 19, 2022

Qualcomm's Snapdragon W5+ promises big speed and battery gains for Wear OS watches

Engadget   -   General News Websites

Snapdragon-based Wear OS smartwatches haven't typically kept pace with rivals from Apple and Samsung. The Wear 4100+ was built using relatively old manufacturing processes, and the performance was rarely noteworthy. Qualcomm appears to have t...

Jul 19, 2022

"New aerogel maintains functionality, superelasticity at extreme temperatures"

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Aerogel materials serve a vital role as protective materials needed for many fields, including as electromagnetic interference shielding material for 5G technology, thermally insulating material in high-rise buildings and infrared stealth material...

Jul 19, 2022

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