Nano-thermometer takes temperature inside cells
How do you know a cell has a fever? Take its temperature.
Nanophysics
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Structure of protein nanoturbine revealed
Cells rely on protein complexes known as ATP synthases or ATPases for their energy needs. Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) molecules power most of the processes sustaining life. Structural biologist Professor Leonid Sazanov and ...
Bio & Medicine
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New study reveals carbon nanotubes measurement possible for the first time
Swansea University scientists have reported a new approach to measuring the conductivity between identical carbon nanotubes which could be used to help improve the efficiency of electrical power cables in the future.
Nanophysics
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Next generation synthetic covalent 2-D materials unveiled
A team of researchers at the National Graphene Institute at The University of Manchester have developed a new method to synthesize 2-D materials that are thought to be impossible or, at least, unobtainable by current technologies.
Nanomaterials
13 hours ago
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Exploring the interaction of polystyrene nanoplastics and blood plasma proteins
Collaborative research at ANSTO led by Mr Shinji Kihara and A/Prof. Duncan McGillivray of The MacDiarmid Institute, New Zealand with ANSTO's Dr. Jitendra Mata, scientists from the University of Auckland and A/Prof Ingo Köper ...
Bio & Medicine
14 hours ago
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Ultrahigh thermal isolation across heterogeneously layered two-dimensional materials
Heterogeneous nanomaterials can now facilitate advanced electronics and photonics applications, but such progress is challenging for thermal applications due to the comparatively shorter wavelengths of heat carriers (known ...
Breakthroughs seen in artificial eye and muscle technology
Inspired by the human eye, researchers at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) have developed an adaptive metalens that is essentially a flat, electronically controlled artificial ...
Nanophysics
16 hours ago
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Colour-changing artificial 'chameleon skin' powered by nanomachines
Researchers have developed artificial 'chameleon skin' that changes color when exposed to light and could be used in applications such as active camouflage and large-scale dynamic displays.
Bio & Medicine
Aug 21, 2019
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Technique could make better membranes for next-generation filtration and desalination
Deriving drinkable water from seawater, treating wastewater and conducting kidney dialysis are just a few important processes that use a technology called membrane filtration.
Bio & Medicine
Aug 21, 2019
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Scientists find way to cut nanoparticle toxicity levels
Bioengineers and biophysicists from the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI, the Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, the Universite de Reims Champagne-Ardenne in France, and the University of Tubingen in ...
Bio & Medicine
Aug 20, 2019
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