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How leafbirds make complex color-producing crystals

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

A recent study has discovered a novel way to manufacture single gyroid photonic crystals to work in the visible light spectrum, based on the self-assembly mechanism found in blue-winged leafbirds.

Jun 3, 2021

The biodegradable battery that's 3D printed, disposable and made of paper

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

The fabrication device for the battery revolution looks quite unconspicuous: It is a modified, commercially available 3D printer, located in a room in the Empa laboratory building. But the real innovation lies within the recipe for the gelatinous ...

Jun 3, 2021

Strain-driven autonomous control of cation distribution for artificial ferroelectrics

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Theoretical material design and experimental synthesis have advanced in the past few decades with a key role in the development of functional materials, useful for next generation technologies. Ultimately, however, the goal of synthesis science re...

Jun 3, 2021

New Nanoparticle Contrast Agents Could Help Better Identify Tumors

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

A research group from KTH has designed nano-sized particles, in an innovative way, to enhance the detection of tumors present inside the body and in biopsy tissue. The progress could allow early-stage...

Jun 3, 2021

Nanocapsules on Blood Clot Drugs Reduce Side Effects, Increase Efficacy

Science Times   -   Scientific News Websites

After tests run on human blood in laboratory conditions, researchers found that certain nanocapsules could help reduce dangerous side effects of blood clot drugs, and could potentially make it more effective at lower doses.

Jun 3, 2021

Lighting hydrogels via nanomaterials

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Hydrogels are commonly used inside the body to help in tissue regeneration and drug delivery. However, once inside, they can be challenging to control for optimal use. A team of researchers in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Texas A&am...

Jun 3, 2021

New nano-sized particles help improve detection of tumors within the body

News Medical   -   Scientific News Websites

Nano-sized particles have been engineered in a new way to improve detection of tumors within the body and in biopsy tissue, a research team in Sweden reports. The advance could enable identifying early stage tumors with lower doses of radiation.

Jun 3, 2021

High-Resolution Microscope Created Through Light Shrinking Slide Boost Will Improve Imaging of Nano-Materials

Science Times   -   Scientific News Websites

The traditional, light-based microscopes can now be used to examine specimens by producing high-resolution images.

Jun 3, 2021

Nanoscale sensors measure elusive water levels in leaves

EurekAlert   -   Scientific News Websites

A breakthrough technology uses nanoscale sensors and fiber optics to measure water status just inside a leaf's surface, providing a tool to greatly advance our understanding of basic plant biology, and opening the door for breeding more droug...

Jun 3, 2021

How quantum dots can 'talk' to each other

EurekAlert   -   Scientific News Websites

A group at HZB has worked out theoretically how the communication between two quantum dots can be influenced with light. The team led by Annika Bande also shows ways to control the transfer of information or energy from one quantum dot to another...

Jun 3, 2021

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