Nanomedicine could herald fast, easy way to spot early signs of disease

While more research is needed to confirm the findings, the use of FITR could herald a fast and easy way to spot early signs of infection, cancer, and difficult to diagnose neurological conditions.

Researchers report the first ever documented observation of the self-healing phenomena of graphene

With the first ever documented observation of the self-healing phenomena of graphene, researchers hint at future applications for its use in artificial skin.

Chemists created nanoparticles for safe imaging of tumors

Chemists have created biosafe luminescent nanoparticles for imaging tumors and blood vessels damaged by heart attack or stroke. The particles are made of hafnium oxide that is allowed for intravenous injection, and doped with ions of rare earth metals.

Quantum dots illuminate transport within the cell

Biophysicists have developed a strategy for using light-emitting nanocrystals as a marker in living cells. By recording the movements of these quantum dots, they can clarify the structure and dynamics of the cytoskeleton.

Solar cells can become twice as efficient by employing a few smart nano-tricks

Researchers are currently developing the environment-friendly solar cells of the future, which will capture twice as much energy as the cells of today. The trick is to combine two different types of solar cells in order to utilize a much greater portion of the sunlight.

Electrocrystallization: Breakthrough in gold nanoparticle research

Research team discovers how to prepare high-quality crystals formed of gold nanoparticles.

Coming together, falling apart, and starting over, battery style

New device shows what happens when electrode, electrolyte, and active materials meet in energy storage technologies.