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New Nanomaterial Degrades Laser Light's Brightness Without Degrading its Power

The absorption of light differs based on the material on which it shines. A global team of researchers including material scientists from Kiel University has developed a complex hybrid material that can absorb light with a distinctive wide array of wavelengths.

29 Mar 2017

Scientists Engineer Nanomaterial for Efficient Harvesting of Sunlight

In the future, with the help of nanomaterials, sunlight can be used more efficiently to stimulate chemical reactions such as artificial photosynthesis.

29 Mar 2017

Precision NanoSystems NanoAssemblrâ„¢ Chosen for Horizon 2020 Project to Develop Novel RNA Therapeutics

Precision NanoSystems NanoAssemblrâ„¢ platform has been selected for the controlled manufacture of nanomedicines as part of the multinational B-SMART (Brain-Specific, Modular and Active RNA Therapeutics) translational research project. This â‚¬6 million initiative, funded by the EU Horizon 2020 program, aims to use RNA-based therapeutics to silence the production of disease-causing proteins for a range of neurodegenerative disorders, such as Parkinsonâ€™s, Alzheimerâ€™s and Huntingtonâ€™s.

29 Mar 2017

Study on Stabilization of Gold Nanoparticles by Small Organic Ions

The potential of gold nanoparticles for a wide range of applications can be expanded using methods that help to stabilize the clusters and also control their size.

29 Mar 2017

Oxford Instruments Announces Winners of the 2017 Nicholas Kurti Science Prize

Oxford Instruments is delighted to announce Dr Francois Parmentier of Service de Physique de l'Etat Condensé, Université Paris-Saclay, France and Dr Erwann Bocquillon of Laboratoire Pierre Aigrain, France – as the joint winners of the 2017 Nicholas Kurti Science Prize. The Nicholas Kurti Science Prize promotes and recognises the novel work of young scientists working in the fields of low temperatures and/or high magnetic fields in Europe.

29 Mar 2017

Rutgers Scientists Discover How Graphene Could be Used to Cool Electronics Chips

A powerful technique that will help to cool tiny chips has been discovered by Rutgers researchers using graphene. These tiny chips are vital components of electronic devices with billions of transistors apiece.

28 Mar 2017

Building Nanocages can Help Observe G-Quadruplex Biomolecules

Macromolecules regularly fold and unfold themselves inside cells. The functions of these macromolecules can be determined by their various three-dimensional structures. Having an in-depth knowledge on molecule folding, complex physical processes that have an impact on allergies, cancers, and diseases can be easily understood.

28 Mar 2017

Nano Memory Research Showcased at Leading UK Science Facility

Innovative research investigating X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) methods for memory applications has been deemed as a showcase study at one of the UK’s top science facilities.

27 Mar 2017

New Prototype Lab-on-a-Chip Platform to Enhance Detection of Molecular Pathogens

A new prototype lab-on-a-chip platform has been developed by researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy & Immunology (Leipzig, Germany). This new platform provides versatile and easy detection of molecular pathogens.

27 Mar 2017

Oxford Nanoimaging Report On How The Super-Resolution Nanoimager Is Being Used At Micron Oxford, A Multidisciplinary Bioimaging Unit Applying Advanced Cellular Imaging Techniques.

Oxford Nanoimaging Limited manufacture and sell custom microscopes offering super-resolution and single-molecule capabilities to research users. The multidisciplinary bioimaging unit, Micron Oxford, are using the Nanoimager instrument to advance their cellular imaging techniques for both their facilities and research programs.

27 Mar 2017