Research News
Billion-frames-per-second film captures gold nanocrystal vibrations
A billon-frames-per-second film has captured the vibrations of gold nanocrystals in stunning detail for the first time.
Nanoantennas improve infrared sensing
The University of Pennsylvania has used a pattern of nanoantennas to develop a new way of turning infrared light into mechanical action.
Technique detects dangerous additives in whisky
A new technique for detecting dangerous fake whisky, and other spirits, has been developed by researchers at the University of St Andrews.
Lab creates world's smallest liquid droplets
Physicists may have created the smallest drops of liquid ever made in the lab.
High-speed spectroscopy aids greenhouse gas detection
A spectroscopy technique developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology could aid detection of greenhouse gases.
Triangulenium imaging dye is 'ten times better'
Danish chemists have discovered a new dye that they claim will improve imaging techniques.
Separation technique could improve biofuel production
A new technique for pre-treating cellulosic biomass with ionic liquids could bring down the cost of biofuels.
Technique speeds up analysis of proteins
Method claims to reduce the time used to simulate how proteins take on their signature three-dimensional shape
Spectrometer improves understanding of immune cells
Scientists from the Max Planck Institute (MPI) have developed a mass spectroscopy-based method to analyse the information exchanged by immune cells.
Old separation technique outdoes HPLC
NIST researchers have opted for two-phase extraction over HPLC to separate carbon nanotubes.
'Super-resolution' microscope for nanostructures
Researchers have found a way to see synthetic nanostructures using a new type of super-resolution optical microscopy.
Better metrics extend SAS capabilities
Researchers from Berkeley Laboratory have improved the metrics for X-ray and neutron analysis of flexible macromolecules.
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Spectroscopy in the palm of your hand video
Penn State is planning to convert a mobile phone into a spectrometer for point-of-care screening.
A new class of molecular probes for fluorescence microscopy
Researchers from the University of Illinois have developed fluorescent reporters for fluorescence microscopy and imaging.
Technique reveals dynamics of bound protein waters
Temperature-dependent radiolysis and mass spectroscopy have helped unveil the dynamics of bound protein waters.
AFM helps unravel secrets of the gut
A technique based on atomic force microscopy has been developed to help read information encoded in the gut lining.
Microfluidic device separates non-spherical bioparticles
World’s first microfluidic device to effectively separate non-spherical bioparticles has been developed by a team in Singapore.
Improved production technique for membranes
Finnish researchers have developed a novel membrane production technique to improve water filtration.
Scientists create functional kidney in the lab
Massachusetts General team develops implantable, bioengineered rat kidney.
Synchrotron advances understanding of protein structure
The ALBA Synchrotron has been used for first time as a microscope to determine protein structure.
Synthetic tissues built using a 3D printer
3D printers could be used to create materials with several of the properties of living tissues, according to scientists at Oxford University.
Measuring nanomaterial structure under high pressures
Scientists have made a major advance in measuring the structure of nanomaterials under extremely high pressures.
Adhesive differences enable stem cell separations
A novel separation process could expand production of stem cells generated through cell reprogramming.
Watching nanometer fluid flow video
MIT researchers have discovered that nanowires can lift liquids as effectively as tubes.
Electrophoresis technique could identify diseases earlier
Scientists have developed a novel technique that could be used in blood tests to detect a range of age-related conditions.
Tenfold boost in ability to pinpoint proteins
A novel colour-coding method has enabled researchers to illuminate 100 biomarkers.
World’s most extraordinary materials at the Institute of Making
The Institute of Making is set to open its doors at UCL providing a permanent home to the Materials Library.
Energy-momentum spectroscopy could improve optical devices
A novel spectroscopic method could provide key insights into how light is emitted from layered nanomaterials.
Low-energy technique separates complex mixtures
Liverpool University has developed a novel separation technique using synthesised porous cage molecules
Microscopy techniques to benefit from a £25.5m funding
Biomedical research in the UK is to benefit from a £25.5m cash injection to advance microscopy techniques.
