First look at world-leading graphene Institute
This is the first glimpse of the new £61m research institute into wonder material graphene, which is to be built at The University of Manchester. The stunning, glass-fronted National Graphene Institute (NGI) will be the UK’s home of research into the world’s thinnest, strongest and most conductive material, providing the opportunity for researchers More...
Nanocapsules the next big thing to prevent alcohol-related gastric ulcers
The duo of nanocapsules and antioxidants has the potential to effectively Continue reading “Nanocapsules the next big thing to prevent alcohol-related gastric ulcers” » More...
Cuba develops its first industrial-scale nanopharmaceutical
Cuban scientists have developed a new variation of a drug used to prevent the rejection of organ transplants Continue reading “Cuba develops its first industrial-scale nanopharmaceutical” » More...
Nanoparticles quickly stabilize blood flow in brain after injury
A nanoparticle developed at Rice University and tested in collaboration with Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) might aid emergency care of traumatic brain-injury victims Continue reading “Nanoparticles quickly More...
`Flexible batteries` promise bright future for `bendable electronics`
Researchers have developed a high performance flexible all-solid-state battery, an essential energy source for flexible displays Continue reading “`Flexible batteries` promise bright future for `bendable electronics`” More...
Gold nanoparticles could help treat prostate cancer with fewer side effects
Indian origin researchers are part of the team that has found a more efficient way of targeting prostate tumors by using gold nanoparticles and a compound found in tea leaves Continue reading “Gold nanoparticles More...
Scientists going back to vacuums to achieve more efficient electronics
With the advent of semiconductor transistors—invented in 1947 as a replacement for bulky and inefficient vacuum tubes—there has been consistent demand for faster Continue reading “Scientists going back More...
Cotton t-shirts could soon charge electronic gadgets
Mechanical engineers are working on how to turn the material in a cotton T-shirt into a source of electrical power Continue reading “Cotton t-shirts could soon charge electronic gadgets” » More...
Soon, minute factories to produce drug inside human body
Scientists have made a breakthrough toward treating disease with the development of minute capsules that contain not drugs Continue reading “Soon, minute factories to produce drug inside human body” More...
Now, nano-infused paint to detect strain in buildings, bridges and airplanes
Two Indian origin scientists are included in a Rice University team who have developed a new type of paint that can reveal strain in materials by its fluorescence Continue reading “Now, nano-infused paint More...
