NANOTECHNOLOGY

Miniature Robot Swimmers Heal Themselves, May Help in Surgeries and Other Medical Applications

TECH & INNOVATION 03.25.2021 03:34 AM

One of the organic capabilities that have been difficult to replicate in artificial systems is the ability to heal and regenerate itself - and now a new design for robot swimmers might be able to do just that.

New Nanobiomaterial Inhibits Inflammation, Boosts Neuronal Growth in Mice

03.24.2021 04:11 AM

A new study successfully demonstrated the efficacy of a nanobiomaterial in mice with spinal cord injuries - inhibiting inflammation and boosting neuronal growth.

Basic Function and Application of Super Capacitor

03.22.2021 16:51 PM

As technology advances and every day, we strive to make the world a better place. Electricity has always been a critical component of assisting us with this strive. Due to the implementation of fossil fuels and home heating, we have added to the burden of climate change. However, there might be a light at the end of the tunnel in which we switch over to only electric power.

Acid-Sensitive Nanoparticles Could Be Used for Pancreatic Cancer Treatments

03.19.2021 01:59 AM

Chinese researchers are looking into acid-sensitive nanoparticles' potential as a potential treatment for pancreatic cancer - drawing inspiration from host defense peptides (HDP).

Smallest Origami Birds of the World Are Actually Programmable Memory Actuators Nanosized Robots

03.18.2021 07:15 AM

Researchers at Cornell University created what's possibly the smallest self-folding origami bird in the world. According to these nanotech scientists, it's not a prank.

Nanotechnology to Fight Against Coronavirus: A Review of Techs and Studies Against COVID-19

03.16.2021 03:32 AM

A new scientific report reviews the role nanotechnology plays in the ongoing fight against the novel coronavirus, examining its role in diagnosing and curing the highly-contagious COVID-19.

Carbon Nanodots Could Serve as Cheaper, Cleaner Quantum Dot Alternatives for the Future

03.09.2021 05:28 AM

Quantum dots generally refer to specially fabricated nanocrystals that exhibit unique electrical and optical properties due to their inherent quantum properties. However, conventional technology has limited quantum dots to toxic and costly metals as raw materials.

New Generation of Insect-Inspired Smaller, Faster Drones Introduced

03.08.2021 09:00 AM

Taking inspiration from nature - particularly the agile and fast-moving insects - researchers found a way to make drones smaller and faster.

Single Molecule Used to Store US Declaration of Independence

03.04.2021 05:37 AM

A team of researchers was able to store a copy of the United States Declaration of Independence in a single molecule to improve synthetic biology and data-storage technology.

Laser-Aided Optical Data Storage at the Nanoscale Conducted

03.01.2021 07:17 AM

A new study demonstrates the potential of storing data at the nanoscale using laser-enabled optical writing technology.

Random Number Generator Uses Ultrafast Lasers Hundreds of Times Faster Than Today's Tech

02.25.2021 23:57 PM

An international team of researchers has created a system of ultrafast lasers that can generate a random number over a hundred times faster than existing technologies - opening doors for better data encryption technologies.

Thermoelectric Materials Made Using Novel Synthesis Strategy

02.25.2021 00:14 AM

Scientists develop a new method for synthesizing high-performance tin telluride nanosheets, a promising thermoelectric material with wide applications.

Prototype COVID-19 Test for Smartphones Delivers Faster and Accurate Results

02.23.2021 22:44 PM

French researchers developed a nanobody COVID-19 test prototype that delivers accurate results in under 10 minutes that shows results via smartphones without the need for lengthy lab processing.

New Polymer Flexible Film Shields from Electromagnetic Radiation and Interference

02.23.2021 08:00 AM

In the Information Age, electronic devices are almost everywhere - pushing developers and researchers to find lighter and more flexible materials that could prevent interference between devices and minimize radiation exposure to humans.

Researchers Fabricate Material That Has Both Quantum Hall Effect and Superconductivity

02.22.2021 06:33 AM

In a strange turn of quantum materials research, researchers could fabricate a material that exhibits both superconductivity and quantum Hall effect - two phenomena that are generally seen as opposites as far as electrical resistance is concerned.

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