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Study Reveals Presence of Nanoscale Metallic Particles in the Human Brain

For the first time, an international research group headed by the United Kingdom has identified elemental metallic iron and copper in the human brain.

14 Jun 2021

Innnovative Nanotechnology Transforms Transparent Calcite Nanoparticle into Artificial Gold

Breakthrough in metamaterials: for the first time in the world, researchers at Tel Aviv University developed an innovative nanotechnology that transforms a transparent calcite nanoparticle into a sparkling gold-like particle.

11 Jun 2021

Future of Laser Materials Processing - Digital Event

All advanced industries and growth markets depend on the performance of modern lasers and laser material processing systems. Laser tools reduce cost and increase flexibility, precision and throughput at the same time.

From PI (Physik Instrumente) LP 11 Jun 2021

First-of-its-Kind Nanoparticle Platform Effectively Delivers Gene Therapies

Scientists have developed polypeptide-based materials that act as effective vectors for delivering gene therapies. The first-of-its-kind platform enables the vectors to be adapted to suit the specific gene therapy cargo.

10 Jun 2021

Online 'Library of Properties' Created to Quickly Identify the Environmental Impact of Nanomaterials

Researchers have developed a 'library of properties' to help identify the environmental impact of nanomaterials faster and more cost effectively.

9 Jun 2021

Mineral Nanozymes Could be New Enzyme Mimetics in Earth Systems

Throughout the world, the Earth system has scores of terragrams (Tg) (1 Tg = 10 12 g) of mineral nanoparticles traveling around the planet every year.

9 Jun 2021

Novel Material Made from Carbon Nanotubes can Generate Electricity

MIT engineers have discovered a new way of generating electricity using tiny carbon particles that can create a current simply by interacting with liquid surrounding them.

8 Jun 2021

New Project Explores Cytosolic Access and Instability of DNA Nanoparticles

Divita Mathur, Research Assistant Professor, is studying cytosolic access and instability of DNA nanoparticles.

8 Jun 2021

Coxem introduces the CP-8000 Cross Section Polisher

Coxem is pleased to announce a new addition to their line of sample preparation tools, the CP-8000 Cross Section Polisher. Utilizing an argon ion beam to provide clean, precise cross-sections, the CP-8000 is ideal for pr...

From COXEM Co. Ltd. 7 Jun 2021

Breakthrough Technology Uses Nanoscale Sensors and Fiber Optics to Measure Water Status Inside Leaves

Water regulation in leaves is vital to a plant's health, affecting its growth and yield, disease susceptibility and drought resistance.

4 Jun 2021

Researchers Establish a Design Guideline for Practical Applications of Graphene Devices

Scientists from Osaka University, in association with the Toyo University and the Kyushu Institute of Technology, have elucidated the expression mechanism of metallic and semiconducting properties in graphene nanoribbons (GNRs) by studying the carrier transport characteristics in the field-effect transistor (FET) through a multilayer GNR channel.

4 Jun 2021

Silver Nanoparticles Inhibit COVID-19 Infection

An international team of scientists from institutions in Mexico, Spain, and Russia has released promising findings from its study investigating the impact of silver nanoparticles on the transmission of COVID-19.

By Sarah Moore 4 Jun 2021

Miniature Linear Stage on Mars Rover Helps Provide Precision Focus Control for SuperCam

Precision motion control and nano-positioning industry leader, PI, plays a key role in distance targeting of geological samples for testing by the Mars rover, Perseverance.

From PI (Physik Instrumente) LP 4 Jun 2021

New Nanoparticle Contrast Agents Could Help Better Identify Tumors

A research group from KTH has designed nano-sized particles, in an innovative way, to enhance the detection of tumors present inside the body and in biopsy tissue. The progress could allow early-stage tumors to be identified with lower doses of radiation.

3 Jun 2021

New Class of Hydrogels can Leverage Light for Drug Delivery and Regenerative Medicine

Hydrogels are commonly used inside the body to help in tissue regeneration and drug delivery. However, once inside, they can be challenging to control for optimal use.

3 Jun 2021