Researchers at Texas A&M have observed dynamics that could otherwise be discounted as noise in DNA/small molecule interactions.
For the love of extreme materials: Joanna Aizenberg
Interview with Professor Joanna Aizenberg as new member of the Editorial Advisory Board of the journal Advanced Materials.
Considering Emissions From Amine-Based CO2 Capture Before Deployment
Post-combustion CO2 capture presents a great opportunity to reduce emissions, but some hurdles still exist before widespread deployment can be considered.
Anti-cancer system bursts nanoballoons with lasers
New drug delivery method targets cancer cells – not the entire body – and limits chemotherapy side effects.
A Fossil Fuel Free World
Professor Ozin explores the repercussions of giving up our fossil fuel addiction.
Improving plasmonic sensors to better detect biomolecules
Researchers combine nanoplasmonic architectures and interferometry to bring nanoscale biosensors to near-commercial levels of sensitivity.
The week in research: February 5th 2014
A roundup of the latest materials science research from the past week.
EMPA gives nanoparticle paints a cautious all-clear
EU research project NanoHouse ends – suggests nanoparticles in the paint used on building façades do not represent a particular health risk.
How safe are nanotubes in modern plastics?
Experiments at NIST aim to answer questions about environment and health risks of aging plastics.
Advancing our understanding of biointerfaces: FEBS-ESF Workshop “Biological Surfaces and Interfaces"
Ciro Chiappini, Imperial College London, and Ian T. Hoffecker, Kyoto University report on the recent workshop held in Sant Feliu de Guixols, Spain.