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Environment 8 hours ago

Cocaine is an emerging contaminant of concern in the Bay of Santos (Brazil), says researcher

In addition to already known pollutants, the Bay of Santos—a city in the state of São Paulo (Brazil) that is home to the largest seaport in Latin America—has been affected by an emerging contaminant that is now present ...

Bio & Medicine 10 hours ago

Diamond dust as a potential alternative to contrast agent gadolinium in magnetic resonance imaging

An unexpected discovery surprised a scientist at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems in Stuttgart: Nanometer-sized diamond particles, which were intended for a completely different purpose, shone brightly in ...

Nanophysics Apr 24, 2024

Ultrasensitive photonic crystal detects single particles down to 50 nanometers

Using an ultrasensitive photonic crystal, TU/e researchers were able to detect single particles down to 50 nanometers in diameter. The new research has just been published in the journal Optica.

Bio & Medicine Apr 24, 2024

Cows' milk particles used for effective oral delivery of drugs

Researchers have found that tiny particles present in cows' milk could offer, for the first time, an effective method for the oral delivery of RNA drugs.

Bio & Medicine Apr 24, 2024

Bioelectronic chip detects vitamins C and D in saliva in under 20 minutes

Researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil have developed a bioelectronic chip that simultaneously detects vitamins C and D in body fluids. It is flexible and easy to see and can be adapted for use in a wearable ...

Nanomaterials Apr 24, 2024

Researchers create nanostructures for efficient and sustainable degradation of pollutants

The need for sustainable and environment-friendly solutions has accelerated the global demand for green and renewable technologies. In this regard, semiconductor photocatalysts have emerged as an attractive solution, owing ...