Scientists Develop “Nanomachines” That Can Penetrate and Kill Cancer Cells
Researchers have created ‘nanomachines’ that use mechanical molecular motions to enter and destroy cells. Cancer is a condition where some of the body’s cells grow…
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High-Performance Single-Atom Catalysts Developed for High-Temperature Fuel Cells
Individual Pt atoms participate in catalytic reactions to faciitate the electrode process by up to 10 times. Single-atom Pt catalysts are stable at 700 degrees…
Increasing Optical Data Transmission Speed by a Factor of at Least 10,000
A pulsed-laser repetition rate of 57.8 GHz was achieved by inserting a resonator containing graphene. The limitations of the manufacturing process were overcome by directly…
Energy Harvesting From Skin Temperature for Battery-Free, Wearable Electronics
Development of flexible thermoelectric devices with maximized flexibility and high efficiency; enabling mass production with high yield by automated process, commercialization of self-powered wearable devices….
Immediate Detection of Airborne Viruses – Such As COVID-19 – With a Disposable Pathogen Monitoring Kit
Development of an integrated sampling/monitoring platform for airborne viruses. Rapid and selective diagnosis of airborne viruses using disposable sampling/monitoring kits. Researchers in South Korea have…
Multiple Wavelengths of Light Emitted From a Single Source Using Carbon Dot Nanoparticles
KAIST researchers have synthesized a collection of nanoparticles, known as carbon dots, capable of emitting multiple wavelengths of light from a single particle. Additionally, the…
Scientists Show How Statistical Physics Can Reveal Art Trends Across Time and Culture
Drawing the Line to Answer Art’s Big Questions Algorithms have shown that the compositional structure of Western landscape paintings changed “suspiciously” smoothly between 1500 and…
Coating Dental and Orthopedic Implants With “Artificial Bone” to Prevent Inflammation
Superior coating performance achieved compared to existing clinical products while reducing production cost and time: “artificial bone” synthesis and coating on the surface of metal…
