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Llama Nanobodies Have Norovirus Neutralizing Powers

Human noroviruses cause acute gastroenteritis, a worldwide health issue for which no vaccines or antiviral drugs are available.

11 Dec 2023

Scientists Present a Single-Molecular Raman Switch

The most common use of molecular junctions in nanoelectronics is electronic transport; yet, their accurate characterization is a barrier to its widespread development.

11 Dec 2023

Nano and Macro Worlds Collide to Form Self-Assembling Cavity

Increasing the intensity of the interaction between light and matter to create, for example, better photodetectors or quantum light sources, is a key objective in quantum optics and photonics.

7 Dec 2023

Magnetism Can Precisely Control Colloids, New Study Shows

Researchers at Bayreuth have discovered techniques to use magnetic patterns to control minute particles in liquids.

7 Dec 2023

Applied Materials and CEA-Leti Unveil Joint Lab for Rapidly Growing Specialty Chip Markets

Applied Materials, Inc. and CEA-Leti today announced an expansion of their longstanding collaboration to focus on developing differentiated materials engineering solutions for several specialty semiconductor applications.

From CEA-Leti 7 Dec 2023

The Wide Potential Applications of Limestone Putty Nanogenerator

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) researchers have developed a novel type of triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) that uses limestone putty to generate energy, offering significant cost reductions over traditional production techniques.

6 Dec 2023

Breakthrough in Assembling Atomically Clean, Uniform 2D Materials

Researchers at the University of Manchester have accomplished a significant advancement in the transfer of two-dimensional crystals.

6 Dec 2023

Nanomaterial with “Light Switch” Targets Gram-Positive and Gram-Negative Bacteria

The emergence of multi-drug resistance bacteria and healthcare-associated infections are frequent issues in the treatment of suppurating wounds. A group of researchers has created a bactericidal nanomaterial that can be used against either Gram-positive or Gram-negative bacteria.

6 Dec 2023

Researchers Discover a Breakthrough in Protein Ion Detection

A multinational research team at the University of Vienna under the direction of quantum physicist Markus Arndt has made significant progress in the identification of protein ions: At low energies, superconducting nanowire detectors outperform conventional ion detectors in terms of detection efficiency by a ratio of up to 1,000 due to their high energy sensitivity, which allows for about 100% quantum efficiency.

5 Dec 2023

Inducing Tiny Electromagnets in Graphene Discs

Extremely thin carbon, or graphene, is regarded as a real miracle material.

5 Dec 2023

3D-Printed Models to Support Nanoscience Teaching

Efforts are being made to offer a foundation of nanoscience information in a way that is accessible so that education providers can raise awareness of nanotech developments and innovations.

5 Dec 2023

Tiny Capsules With Big Potential: Self-Folding Polymers Boost MRI Imaging and Cancer Treatment

Self-folding polymers containing gadolinium forming nanosized complexes could be the key to enhanced magnetic resonance imaging and next-generation drug delivery, as demonstrated by scientists at Tokyo Tech.

5 Dec 2023

Electrons 'Straighten Out' Perovskite Crystal Structure

A new study details a breakthrough in understanding the dynamics of halide perovskites, revealing insights crucial for advancing optoelectronics technologies.

By Megan Craig 5 Dec 2023

Natural Systems Herald New Biotechnology Era

Peptides are biological molecules that are essential to several biological processes, such as the movement of electrons and oxygen. The building blocks of proteins, amino acids, are arranged in short chains to form peptides.

4 Dec 2023

Shape-Configurable, Thermoacoustic Loudspeakers for Wearable Devices

A new study published in Advanced Materials details the creation of shape-configurable film-type speakers based on the unique features of MXene. These speakers provide variable sound directivity and show enormous potential for the rapidly emerging field of wearable electronics.

4 Dec 2023