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Making magnetic biomaterials

Researchers have developed silk iron microparticles (SIMPs) -- magnetic, biodegradable carriers designed to deliver therapies directly to disease sites like aneurysms or tumors....

Will the vegetables of the future be fortified using tiny needles?

Researchers have shown they can inexpensively nanomanufacture silk microneedles to precisely fortify crops, monitor plant health, and detect soil toxins.

Practical new tool created for detecting nanoplastics and microplastics in the environment

A team of researchers has developed a cost-effective, high-throughput technology for detecting nanoplastics and microplastics in the environment. These particles are pervasive, posing...

Viruses under the super microscope: How influenza viruses communicate with cells

Influenza viruses are among the most likely triggers of future pandemics. A research team has developed a method that can be used to...

One glass, full color: Sub-millimeter waveguide shrinks AR glasses

Augmented-reality (AR) technology is rapidly finding its way into everyday life, from education and healthcare to gaming and entertainment. However, the core AR...

Stability solution brings unique form of carbon closer to practical application

Carbyne, a one-dimensional chain of carbon atoms, is incredibly strong for being so thin, making it an intriguing possibility for use in next-generation...

Self-assembly of a large metal-peptide capsid nanostructure through geometric control

A significant advancement in molecular engineering has produced a large, hollow spherical shell nanostructure through the self-assembly of peptides and metal ions, report...

New nanoparticle could make cancer treatment safer, more effective

Scientists have created a new nanoparticle that could make ultrasound-based cancer treatments more effective and safer, while also helping prevent tumors from coming...

Chemists develop compact catenane with tuneable mechanical chirality

A team of chemists has made significant strides in the field of mechanically interlocked molecules (MIMs). Their work showcases the development of a...

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