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When the structure of tunneling nanotubes (TNTs) challenges the very concept of cell

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

Cells in our bodies have the ability to speak with one another much like humans do. This communication allows organs in our bodies to work synchronously, which in turn, enables us to perform the remarkable range of tasks we meet on a daily basis. ...

Jan 31, 2019

Environmentally stable laser emits exceptionally pure light: Robust, narrow-linewidth laser could offer portable light source for GPS and gravitational wave observations

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

Researchers have developed a compact laser that emits light with extreme spectral purity that doesn't change in response to environmental conditions. The new potentially portable laser could benefit a host of scientific applications, improve ...

Jan 31, 2019

Environmentally stable laser emits exceptionally pure light

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Researchers have developed a compact laser that emits light with extreme spectral purity that doesn't change in response to environmental conditions. The new potentially portable laser could benefit a host of scientific applications, improve ...

Jan 31, 2019

Nano-encapsulation technology enhances DHA absorption for early brain development

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) today announced the findings on its novel nano-encapsulation technology for optimising the maternal and fetal absorption of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). The research, conducted by PolyU's Department...

Jan 31, 2019

Biophotonics: In situ printing liquid superlenses to image butterfly wings and nanobiostructures

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Nanostructures and natural patterns have long fascinated researchers in bioinspired materials engineering. Biological samples can be imaged and observed at the nanoscale using sophisticated analytical tools in materials science, including scanning...

Jan 31, 2019

Nano-encapsulation technology enhances DHA absorption for early brain development

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

This research aims to address the delivery and absorption issues of DHA that affect its potency and efficacy.

Jan 31, 2019

Researchers Have Synthesized Graphene Quantum Dots for Solar Cell Application

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Scientists from the National Institute of Technology, India, have synthesized blue-green-orange photo-emissive sulfur and nitrogen co-doped graphene quantum dots (SNGQDs) using hydrothermal technique....

Jan 31, 2019

A New Approach to Create Waterproof Graphene-Based Sensors

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

The electrical resistance of graphene—a two-dimensional (2D) material—is generally distorted by water molecules, but now a group of European researchers has reported that contact...

Jan 31, 2019

A first: Researchers quantify photocurrent loss in nanoparticle interface

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

No one has been able to determine just how much power is lost as the current goes from one nanoparticle to another - until now.

Jan 31, 2019

Plasmonic pioneers fire away in fight over light

Technology Org   -   Scientific News Websites

When you light up a metal nanoparticle, you get light back. It’s often a different color. That’s a

Jan 31, 2019

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