Tuesday, September 1, 2020

'Biohackers' TV series stored on synthetic DNA

Scientists have developed a method that permits the stable storage of large quantities of data on DNA for over 1000 years.

Your paper notebook could become your next tablet

Researchers hope their new technology can help transform paper sheets from a notebook into a music player interface and make food packaging interactive.

Monday, August 31, 2020

Measuring adhesion and friction of polymer nanofibers

This new knowledge can inform the design and manufacturing of products made up of random networks of filaments, such as robust filters designed to block foreign particles from entering our lungs.

Researchers develop molecule to store solar energy

Scientists have developed a molecule that absorbs energy from sunlight and stores it in chemical bonds. A possible long-term use of the molecule is to capture solar energy efficiently and store it for later consumption.

Metasurface materials put true holographic movie within grasp (w/video)

Researchers produce dynamic holographic projection using metasurface material.

Nanomaterials based strategies for treatment of hypoxic tumor

A recent review article presents the latest advances on nanomaterials for the treatment of hypoxic tumors.

New nanomaterial-based batteries are lighter, faster-charging

Using batteries made of silicon and other nanomaterials not only increases capacity, it also allows for charging batteries at a higher current, which translates to faster charging times.