Filoviruses get their name from the Latin word "filum," meaning thread—a reference to their long, filamentous shape. This ...

Embedding spherical gold nanoparticles into organic solar cells increases their efficiency but can also lead to unwanted ...

Nanotechnology enables the use of materials with unique optical, electrical, and thermal properties. These materials can be engineered to absorb sunlight more efficiently, reduce energy loss, and ...

A team of researchers has identified a promising new approach that may one day help to restore vision in people affected by macular degeneration and other retinal disorders. A new study by Brown ...

The rise of AMR in pathogenic bacteria poses serious challenges to the control and management of infectious diseases.

Scientists working to enhance brain-computer interface (BCI) technology—which allows people to control devices with their ...

In the near future, doctors may be able to use tiny particles to speed up bone growth, re-attach torn ligaments and even sense and transmit information about bacterial infections. Associate Professor ...

Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) have published a study demonstrating the use of an advanced nanoparticle-based tool for analyzing human proteins in order to discover both their ...

NTA mainly uses the principle of scattering of light by a particle to locate it in real-time. The particle movements are tracked, and the size is measured using a high-speed video recording. 2 A laser ...

Proponents of nanotechnology say it will revolutionize farming and global food systems, with applications being explored that could cut waste, make food safer and help create ‘super crops’ that escape ...