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Researchers develop first-of-its-kind adhesive bandage that uses gold nanoparticles to detect COVID-19 antibodies

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi have developed a new rapid testing method for COVID-19—an adhesive bandage that relies on gold nanoparticles to quickly detect the immune antibodies in the bloodstream.

Jun 20, 2023

Semiconductor Lasers Hit Steel-Slicing Levels

IEEE Spectrum   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Semiconductor lasers, unlike bulky gas lasers and fiber lasers, are tiny, energy efficient, and highly controllable. The one thing they can’t do is deliver their competitor’s steel-slicing brightness.

Jun 20, 2023

Protective molecules facilitate molybdate anion binding to create novel silver nanoclusters

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Silver nanocluster synthesis, or the binding of a silver atom to negatively charged anions, is often plagued by stability, sizing uniformity and surface composition issues. Protective molecules that bind the surface of silver nanoclusters, called ...

Jun 20, 2023

New Nanopore Method Achieves Near-Perfect Control of Individual DNA Molecules

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Aleksandra Radenovic, head of the Laboratory of Nanoscale Biology in the School of Engineering, has worked for years to improve nanopore technology, which involves passing a molecule like DNA through a tiny pore in a membrane to measure an ionic c...

Jun 20, 2023

Graphite One enters into teaming agreement with Vorbeck Materials

Graphene Info   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Graphite One, a mining company planning a complete domestic U.S. supply chain for advanced graphite materials, has announced that it has entered into a teaming agreement with Vorbeck Materials, a manufacturer involved in graphene production and ad...

Jun 20, 2023

Google Pixel Tablet review: Clever accessories transform an unexciting tablet | Engadget

Engadget   -   General News Websites

The Pixel Tablet is like an emotionally unstable partner. On good days, it’s reliable and helpful, always ready to listen and support me. Every now and then, though, I feel gaslit and annoyed by its inconsistencies and mixed messages. This might b...

Jun 20, 2023

Archer Achieves Qubit Material Functionality at Room Temperature in Air

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Archer Materials Limited (“Archer”, the “Company”), a semiconductor company that advances the quantum computing and medical diagnostics industries, has achieved a significant development milestone in the functionality of its cutting-edge qubit mat...

Jun 20, 2023

Nano SPEAR anti-radar decoy puts big protection in a small package

New Atlas   -   Scientific News Websites

To give big aircraft better protection against missile attacks and small ones some, Elbit Systems has unveiled its Nano Self Protection Electronic Attack and Reconnaissance (SPEAR) disposable anti-radar decoy at this year's Paris Air Show.

Jun 20, 2023

Beaming Up Security: Spire Global Launches Optical Link Nanosats

SciTechDaily   -   Scientific News Websites

Spire Global, in partnership with the European Space Agency, has successfully launched a second pair of satellites capable of secure light-based communication. This represents a significant step towards more efficient and secure satellite communic...

Jun 19, 2023

EPFL researchers achieve near-perfect control of individual molecules for improving sensing precision

News Medical   -   Scientific News Websites

Aleksandra Radenovic, head of the Laboratory of Nanoscale Biology in the School of Engineering, has worked for years to improve nanopore technology, which involves passing a molecule like DNA through a tiny pore in a membrane to measure an ionic c...

Jun 19, 2023

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