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CNIO researchers help to decipher the structure of the large molecular machine that activates mTOR

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Every organism is a universe that lives thanks to the activities of tens of thousands of nanomachines, whose functions depend on their forms. Now, a group at the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO) has helped determine the structure of ...

Jul 7, 2021

The shape of nanoparticles in body fluids may help identify the type of cancer

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A recent study has shown that the shape of cell-derived nanoparticles, known as "extracellular vesicles" (EVs), in body fluids could be a biomarker for identifying types of cancer. In the study, scientists successfully measured the shape...

Jul 7, 2021

Researchers identify ultrastable single atom magnet

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Researchers at the IBS Center for Quantum Nanoscience at Ewha Womans University (QNS) have shown that dysprosium atoms resting on a thin insulating layer of magnesium oxide have magnetic stability over days. In a study published in Nature Communic...

Jul 7, 2021

Light-harvesting nanoparticle catalysts show promise in quest for renewable carbon-based fuels

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Researchers report that small quantities of useful molecules such as hydrocarbons are produced when carbon dioxide and water react in the presence of light and a silver nanoparticle catalyst.

Jul 6, 2021

New nanotech will enable a 'healthy' electric current production inside the human body, researchers report

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Researchers have developed an innovative material that is eco-friendly, completely biological and non-toxic, and causes no harm to the body's tissues. The material is as strong as titanium and extremely flexible. The new development will allo...

Jul 6, 2021

Monolithic nanocarbon catalysts boot dihydrogen-sulfide selective oxidation

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Ultra-deep removal of H2S is important in petroleum refining, natural gas purification and coal chemical industry. However, the industrial catalysts for continuous H2S selective oxidation show poor activity and stability, especially on feed gas co...

Jul 6, 2021

Scientists synthesize 3D graphene films with high-energy E-beam

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Recently, Prof. Wang Zhenyang's research group from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HFIPS) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has prepared macroscopic thick three-dimensional (3D) porous graphene films.

Jul 6, 2021

Nano-scale borate bioactive glass: A next generation material for skin-healing

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Recently, with the help of a steady-state strong magnetic field experimental device, scientists constructed nano-scale borate bioactive glass (Nano-HCA@BG), which can effectively reduce the biological toxicity of borate bioglass, improve the bioco...

Jul 6, 2021

New nanotech will enable a 'healthy' electric current production inside the human body

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A new nanotechnology development by an international research team led by Tel Aviv University researchers will make it possible to generate electric currents and voltage within the human body through the activation of various organs (mechanical fo...

Jul 6, 2021

The Morning After: The nerve of Audacity

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Audacity is hugely popular audio editing software, often used by beginner podcasters but with some powerful features, despite its free, open-source status.However, recent changes to Audacity’s privacy policy have led to accusations that the editin...

Jul 6, 2021

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