A multidisciplinary group of researchers from the University of Bristol, as part of the National Centre…
Decoupled graphene thanks to potassium bromide
The use of potassium bromide in the production of graphene on a copper surface can lead…
Urgent action needed to end our love affair with cars, report finds
The authors of a University of Otago report on active transport say urgent steps must be…
DNA folds into a smart nanocapsule for drug delivery
Researchers from University of Jyväskylä and Aalto University in Finland have developed a customized DNA nanostructure…
Calculating cost-effective conservation
Maintaining existing conservation areas might be a more cost-effective investment than expansion, according to new research…
We accidentally created a new wonder material that could revolutionise batteries and electronics
Some of the most famous scientific discoveries happened by accident. From Teflon and the microwave oven…
Bactericidal action of violacein revealed
In an article published in the journal ACS Infectious Diseases, Brazilian researchers describe the bactericidal action…
Carbon Nanomaterials for Biosensing Applications
Abstract: Biosensing devices comprised of carbon nanotubes and nanofibers have been developed for astronaut crew point-of-care.…
Graphene sponge helps lithium sulphur batteries reach new potential
To meet the demands of an electric future, new battery technologies will be essential. One option…
Physicists set a new record of quantum memory efficiency
Like memory in conventional computers, quantum memory components are essential for quantum computers—a new generation of…