New MIT Sensor Detects Spoiled Meat
Chemists at MIT have developed an inexpensive, portable sensor that can detect gases emitted by rotting meat, allowing consumers to determine whether the meat in…
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BLAST Delivers Large Particles Into Cells at High Speed
A newly developed device can deliver nanoparticles, enzymes, antibodies, bacteria and other “large-sized” cargo into mammalian cells at speeds up to 100,000 cells per minute….
Carbon Nanotube Fibers Provide Two-Way Communication with Neurons
New research from Rice University reveals that carbon nanotube fibers provide a two-way connection with neurons and show promise for treating patients with neurological disorders….
Researchers Develop a Better Method for Making Perovskite Solar Cells
Using perovskite, engineers from Brown University have developed a cheap, efficient alternative to silicon-based solar cells. Providence, Rhode Island (Brown University) — Research led by…
New Technique Offers Direct Stimulation of Neurons Without External Connections
Using external magnetic fields and injected magnetic nanoparticles, a new technique developed by researchers at MIT could lead to long-lasting localized stimulation of brain tissue…
EPFL Sheds New Light on the Fundamental Mechanisms of Heat Dissipation in Graphene
Scientists from École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne shed new light on the fundamental mechanisms of heat dissipation in graphene and other two-dimensional materials. In the…
New Nanodevice Defeats Drug Resistance By Turning Off Drug-Resistance Genes
Researchers from MIT have developed a new nanodevice that can defeat drug resistance by turning off the drug-resistant gene and then releasing cancer drugs against…
3D Graphene Aerogel Catalyst Shows Promise for Fuel Cells
New research from Rice University shows that graphene nanoribbons formed into a three-dimensional aerogel and enhanced with boron and nitrogen are excellent catalysts for fuel…
Chemical Engineers Design New Self-Healing Hydrogel for Drug Delivery
Chemical engineers from MIT have designed a new type of self-healing hydrogel that consists of a mesh network made of two components: nanoparticles made of…
Nanoscale Cage Allows Before-and-After Sequencing of DNA Strand
Brown University researchers have designed a nanoscale cage that can trap a single DNA strand and allow before-and-after sequencing of the same DNA strand. Providence,…
Inkjet-Printing System Could Enable Mass-Production of Large-Screen OLED Displays
Based on years of Institute research, MIT spinout Kateeva has developed an “inkjet printing” system that could cut manufacturing costs enough to pave the way…
Nano-Antioxidants Quickly Neutralize Superoxides
A new Rice-led study reveals how nanoparticles can quickly neutralize superoxides that are overexpressed by the body’s cells in response to an injury. Injectable nanoparticles…
New Technique Extends Duration of Quantum States
Using a qubit design that employs nitrogen atoms embedded in synthetic diamond, a team of researchers has developed a new technique that greatly extends the…
UC Researchers Make Magnetic Graphene
Physicists from the University of California – Riverside have found a way to induce magnetism in graphene while also preserving graphene’s electronic properties. Riverside, California…
New Technique Enlarges Tissue Samples, Making Them Easier to Image
By physically enlarging the specimen itself, researchers from MIT have invented a new way to visualize the nanoscale structure of the brain and other tissues….
Rice Engineers Design Flexible and Stackable Laser Induced Graphene Supercapacitors
New research from Rice University details the design and testing of three-dimensional supercapacitors made with laser-induced graphene. Rice University scientists advanced their recent development of…
Nanotech Pores Keep Bacteria from Sticking to Surfaces
A team of researchers used anodization to create nanoscale pores that change the electrical charge and surface energy of a metal surface, creating a nanoporous…
Fine-Tuning the Chemistry of Materials
Using sophisticated calculations that show how atomic-level forces affect the mechanical properties of a complex particle-based material, researchers from Rice University reveal new ways to…