How a light-powered snail is addressing scalability in robotics.
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Generating Electricity from Rust
Scientists show that thin films of rust can be used to generate electricity with flowing saltwater.
Magnetic Fields and Nanoparticles to Improve Cancer Treatment
How magnetic targeting of drugs and/or magnetically induced release of drugs can be harnessed to improve the treatment of cancer.
The Consolidation of Nanomedicine
At the core, this WIREs Nanomedicine & Nanobiotechnology review argues that innovators sought to deal with these uncertainties by building upon approved technologies, favoring scientifically crowded fields.
Electroconductive Hydrogels for Biomedical Applications
Electroconductive hydrogels resemble the extracellular matrix in tissues, enabling cell growth, proliferation, and migration.
A Universal Influenza Nanovaccine to Block Infection from Pigs
Researchers in China develop a novel vaccine that could pave the way to preventing cross-species transmission of influenza A.
A New Plasma-Based Method for the Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticles
A plasma‐based gas‐phase method for a direct and lower‐cost synthesis of gold nanoparticle and gas entrainment.
Flexible Memristive Devices for Mimicking Synaptic Plasticity
A novel solution-processing organic flexible synaptic device with bidirectional linear conductance regulation.
NCI Alliance for Nanotechnology in Cancer
The NCI Alliance for Nanotechnology in Cancer program was established in 2005 to accelerate integration of nanotechnology into cancer research and oncology.
Soft Robotics Powered by Microfluidics
The ability to collocate multiple functionalities will create new opportunities for the fabrication of “smart” soft robotic systems.
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