DNA origami produces silica ‘diatoms’
A new way to exploit the structure of DNA and make complex nanostructures for potential applications in electronics, photonics and robotics
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Nanocolloidal hydrogel scavenges heavy metals
Gels join forces with graphene quantum dots to decontaminate water
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Could graphene quantum dots help treat Parkinson’s disease?
Researchers have found that the nanostructures reduce alpha-synuclein fibrils in mice
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A nanotech bonanza in Paris and a journalism boot camp in Sicily
Physics World journalists discuss recent trips plus a round-up of the week’s news
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Bimetallic nanoparticles enhance proton dose
Bimetallic nanoparticles act as effective cancer cell sensitizers for use in proton therapy
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Chameleons inspire mechanochromic nanolaser
Stretchy device lases at different wavelengths thanks to hybrid quadrupole plasmons
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Can nanomaterials tool up space missions?
We look at whether the multifunctional properties of nanomaterials could earn them a place on missions into space
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Flexible nanotubes pack a punch
Cicada-wing-inspired high-aspect-ratio nanostructures kill bacteria by stretching and rupturing cell membranes
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Photonic crystals follow a straight path to absolute darkness
Researchers calculate how light noise is suppressed as a function of crystal size
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Can nanomaterials take on the extremes of space?
From the furnace of take-off to the cold radiation-laden environment of space, extraterrestrial missions place high requirements on material properties
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