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A new 'molecular nano-patterning' technique reveals that some molecular motors coordinate differently

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Body movement, from the muscles in your arms to the neurons transporting those signals to your brain, relies on a massive collection of proteins called molecular motors.

Jan 22, 2020

MIT graduate students lead conference on microsystems and nanotechnology

MIT News   -   Organizations and Universities Websites

Student committee puts together research showcase while balancing coursework, qualifying exams, and extracurriculars.

Jan 22, 2020

Nanotechnology Now - Press Release: Let the europium shine brighter

Nanotechnology Now   -   Nanotechnology Websites

A stacked nanocarbon antenna makes a rare earth element shine 5 times more brightly than previous designs, with applications in molecular light-emitting devices.

Jan 22, 2020

Physicists trap light in nanoresonators for record time

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

The reference particle captured light for a time exceeding 200 periods of one wave oscillation, 20-40 times longer than usual; this opens new perspectives in such areas as manufacturing compact sensors, night vision devices, and optical data trans...

Jan 22, 2020

Injected Nanoparticles May Provide First Real Treatment for Traumatic Brain Injury

SciTechDaily   -   Scientific News Websites

Reducing dangerous swelling in traumatic brain injury: Injected nanoparticles reduce swelling and secondary brain damage in preclinical research. ‘We believe this may provide the first... The post Injected Nanoparticles May Provide First Real Tre...

Jan 22, 2020

Picosecond magnetization dynamics of spin modes revealed by diffractive ferromagnetic resonance

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

As nanoelectronics encounters fundamental barriers, the spin of an electron, in addition to its charge, is being utilized to carry information in electronic devices. This calls for new characterization and detection methods of spin modes in comple...

Jan 22, 2020

Multivariate patterning of human pluripotent cells reveals induced paracrine factors in kidney organoid development

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Bioengineers have shown great promise in creating complex multicellular kidney organoids (tiny, self-organized tissues) in the lab using pluripotent stem cells . They can further improve the procedure for different outcomes, including patterning...

Jan 22, 2020

The world’s thinnest spectacle lenses

Technology Org   -   Scientific News Websites

With nano-structures made using a laser printer, even strong prescription lenses will become ultra-thin. And they will even

Jan 22, 2020

Diabolical Points Could Provide Control of Quantum Emitters

Photonics Media   -   Scientific News Websites

Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the University of Glasglow have discovered a way to potentially provide control over the emission of individual photons for quantum computing. Active emitters in photonic structures are essent...

Jan 22, 2020

Injecting nanoparticles into the bloodstream to reduce brain swelling after traumatic brain injury

News Medical   -   Scientific News Websites

After a traumatic brain injury, the most harmful damage is caused by secondary swelling of the brain compressed inside the skull. There is no treatment for this.

Jan 22, 2020

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