New 'Ukidama' nanoparticle structure revealed (w/video)

Researchers recently discovered a unique copper-silver nanoparticle structure that has a core of one element surrounded by a 'cage' of the other element. However, the cage does not cover certain areas of the core, which very much resembles the Japanese glass fishing floats traditionally covered with rope called ukidama.

New nanomaterial offers promise in bendable, wearable electronic devices

Electroplated polymer makes transparent, highly conductive, ultrathin film.

Lung Research - EU Horizon 2020 funding to predict nanotoxicity

Scientists will be using the funds to develop new tests to assess risks posed by nanomaterials in the airways. This could contribute to reducing the need for complex toxicity tests.

X-ray snapshot of butterfly wings reveals underlying physics of color

A team of physicists that visualized the internal nanostructure of an intact butterfly wing has discovered two physical attributes that make those structures so bright and colorful.

New technique combines nanoparticles and bioremediation to decontaminate polluted soils

Scientists are exploring a strategy to remedy soils contaminated by organic compounds containing chlorine (organochlorine compounds). The innovative process consists of combining the application of zero-iron nanoparticles with bioremediation techniques.

EU funding to replicate brain's neural networks through 3D nanoprinting

The MESO-BRAIN consortium has received a prestigious award of 3.3million euros in funding from the European Commission as part of its Future and Emerging Technology scheme.

'Nanomachine Contrast Agent' using existing MRI detects minimal cancer tissue

Researchers in Japan have developed a nanomachine contrast agent which allows for a highly sensitive visualization of hypoxic regions within the tumor using MRI.