May 13, 2024 (Nanowerk News) The origin and evolution of cosmic magnetic fields is a long-standing unsolved question at the frontier of astronomy and astrophysics research and has been selected as one of the key areas of investigation for many major world-class radio telescopes, including the Square Kilometer Array (SKA)...
Plant virus based nanoparticles show promise against metastatic cancer in mice
May 13, 2024 (Nanowerk News) An experimental treatment made from a plant virus is effective at protecting against a broad range of metastatic cancers in mice, shows a new study from the University of California San Diego. The treatment, composed of nanoparticles fashioned from the cowpea mosaic virus – a...
Protein-based hydrogel breaks down alcohol in the body
May 13, 2024 (Nanowerk News) Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a protein-based hydrogel that breaks down alcohol in the gastrointestinal tract without harming the body. In the future, people who take the gel could reduce the harmful and intoxicating effects of alcohol. Key Takeaways Researchers have developed a gel...
Is the end of the package holiday provider near? Blockchain technology could revolutionise our travel experiences
May 13, 2024 (Nanowerk News) The research looked into user acceptance of blockchain-based sharing platforms similar to Airbnb. The study found that blockchain technology could eliminate intermediaries, such as holiday providers, potentially slashing costs by bypassing booking platforms. The study also suggests that property owners stand to gain from blockchain...
Recyclable nanomotors enable ultra-sensitive detection of trace pollutants in water
May 13, 2024 (Nanowerk Spotlight) The presence of trace emerging pollutants in aquatic environments poses a significant challenge to the health of ecosystems and human populations. These pollutants, which include persistent organic compounds, pharmaceuticals, and endocrine-disrupting chemicals, can exert adverse effects even at extremely low concentrations. The complex nature of...
Flexible micro-supercapacitor with laser-enhanced liquid metal
May 13, 2024 (Nanowerk News) A joint research team, led by Dr. Chanwoo Yang and Researcher Seong Ju Park from Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH), along with Prof. Jin Kon Kim and Dr. Keon-Woo Kim from POSTECH, has successfully developed a compact energy storage device with excellent elasticity. This...
A new process for the synthesis of rare nuclei in the Universe?
May 13, 2024 (Nanowerk News) A new nucleosynthesis process denoted the νr-process has been suggested by scientists from GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung, Technische Universität Darmstadt, and the Max Planck Institute for Astrophysics. It operates when neutron-rich material is exposed to a high flux of neutrinos. The theoretical proposal, which was...
Molecular roll of the dice delivers winning combinations
May 13, 2024 (Nanowerk News) Researchers have shed light on the shape-shifting capabilities of protein assemblies, with results that could revolutionise fields from biomanufacturing to vaccine development. Led by the University of Sydney’s Dr Taylor Szyszka and Dr Yu Heng Lau, of the ARC Centre of Excellence in Synthetic Biology,...