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Discovery of bistable nanocrystals promises faster, more energy-efficient optical computing

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Scientists, including an Oregon State University chemistry researcher, have taken a key step toward faster, more energy-efficient artificial intelligence, and data processing in general, with the discovery of luminescent nanocrystals that can be q...

Jan 3, 2025

New nanocrystal material a key step toward faster, more energy-efficient computing

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Chemistry researchers have taken a key step toward next-generation optical computing and memory with the discovery of luminescent nanocrystals that can be quickly toggled from light to dark and back again.

Jan 3, 2025

New method turns e-waste to gold

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

A Cornell University-led research team has developed a method for extracting gold from electronics waste, then using the recovered precious metal as a catalyst for converting carbon dioxide (CO2), a greenhouse gas, to organic materials.

Jan 3, 2025

Detecting disease with only a single molecule

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

UC Riverside scientists have developed a nanopore-based tool that could help diagnose illnesses much faster and with greater precision than current tests allow, by capturing signals from individual molecules.

Jan 3, 2025

New nanocrystal material a key step toward faster, more energy-efficient computing

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Scientists have taken a key step toward faster, more energy-efficient artificial intelligence, and data processing in general, with the discovery of luminescent nanocrystals that can be quickly toggled from light to dark and back again.

Jan 3, 2025

Graphene-based sustainable E-textiles for early detection of diseases

Graphene Info   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

A research team, led by the University of Southampton and UWE Bristol, has developed graphene-based wearable electronic textiles (e-textiles) that are sustainable and biodegradable. In their new study, the team (which also involved the universitie...

Jan 3, 2025

Diversifying DNA origami: Generative design tool relies on grammar rules for finding best shape

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Just as the name suggests, DNA origami is a fabrication technique wherein researchers fold DNA strands to create precisely shaped 2- and 3-dimensional nanostructures. These highly programmable structures have the potential to transform drug delive...

Jan 2, 2025

Detecting disease with a single molecule: Nanopore-based sensors could transform diagnostics

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

UC Riverside scientists have developed a nanopore-based tool that could help diagnose illnesses much faster and with greater precision than current tests allow, by capturing signals from individual molecules.

Jan 2, 2025

Nanoparticle technique gauges bite force in tiny C. elegans worms

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A team of materials scientists, physicists, mechanical engineers, and molecular physiologists at Stanford University have developed a nanoparticle technique that can be used to measure force dynamics inside a living creature, such as Caenorhabditi...

Jan 2, 2025

New method turns e-waste to gold

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

A research team has developed a method for extracting gold from electronics waste, then using the recovered precious metal as a catalyst for converting carbon dioxide (CO2), a greenhouse gas, to organic materials.

Jan 2, 2025

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