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Scientists ‘farm’ natural killer cells in novel cancer fighting approach
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Researchers develop stable, high energy density supercapacitor
The Achilles heel of supercapacitors as energy storage devices, is gradually being overcome.
A new biosensor detects COVID-19 antibodies in 10-12 seconds
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Sheets of carbon nanotubes come in a rainbow of colors
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Diamonds created in minutes at room temperature
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Creating better diagnostic tools with light scattering nanoparticles
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Nanomaterials for enhanced fiberoptic cables
New hybrid optical fibers contain 2D materials that enhance light-matter interactions and open doors for a range of new technological advancements.
Silicon — An element of surprise
Could a new understanding of silicon surfaces someday revolutionize semiconductor technologies?
How sticky gold could “pull off” the next big thing in semiconductor technology
Pressing a layered crystal onto a gold surface is all it takes to pull off a 2D atomic layer, a method that outperforms scotch tape on industrially relevant scales.
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