Nanoengineered microcapsules deliver nerve growth factor to guide neuronal development

Researchers have demonstrated that nanoengineered biodegradable microcapsules can guide the development of hippocampal neurons in an in vitro experiment. The microcapsules deliver nerve growth factor, a peptide necessary for neuron growth.

Nanocoating can protect satellites from ultraviolet radiation and atomic oxygen in low-Earth orbit

Researchers detail how they developed a nano-barrier and custom-built deposition system that bonds to the surface of polymer or composite materials, protecting them from erosion in low-Earth orbit.

Injectable nanoparticle gels release medicines over time

Injecting patients with a gel that would dissolve over several months could replace the need to administer daily or weekly shots. But to make this possible, researchers first had to create a Jello-like substance that could defy one of the fundamental laws of nature.

Sloshing quantum fluids of light and matter to probe superfluidity

The 'sloshing' of a quantum fluid comprised of light and matter reveals superfluid properties. A team of physicists have successfully created sloshing quantum liquids in a 'bucket' formed by containment lasers.

Researchers observe unexpected insulating phases by placing electrons on stacked monolayers of 2D semiconductors

Materials having excess electrons are typically conductors. However, moire patterns -- interference patterns that typically arise when one object with a repetitive pattern is placed over another with a similar pattern -- can suppress electrical conductivity.

New skin patch brings us closer to wearable, all-in-one health monitor

Engineers have developed a soft, stretchy skin patch that can be worn on the neck to continuously track blood pressure and heart rate while measuring the wearer?s levels of glucose as well as lactate, alcohol or caffeine.

Luminescent windows generate energy from inside and out

Engineers develop polymer cores that redirect light from any source to solar cells.