And so they beat on, flagella against the cantilever
WASHINGTON D.C., September 16, 2014 – A team of researchers at Boston University and Stanford University School of Medicine has developed a new model to study the […]
The Future Face of Molecular Electronics
WASHINGTON, D.C., September 16, 2014 –The emerging field of molecular electronics could take our definition of portable to the next level, enabling the construction of tiny circuits […]
Making Quantum Dots Glow Brighter
WASHINGTON, D.C., September 16, 2014 – Researchers from the University of Alabama in Huntsville and the University of Oklahoma have found a new way to control the […]
Artificial Membranes on Silicon
WASHINGTON D.C. September 9, 2014 — Artificial membranes mimicking those found in living organisms have many potential applications ranging from detecting bacterial contaminants in food to toxic […]
Pesky Insect Inspires Practical Technology
WASHINGTON D.C., September 9, 2014 – In our vain human struggle to kill flies, our hands and swatters often come up lacking. This is due to no […]
Bacteria Harbor Secret Weapons Against Antibiotics
WASHINGTON, D.C., September 9, 2014 – The ability of pathogenic bacteria to evolve resistance to antibiotic drugs poses a growing threat to human health worldwide. And scientists […]
New Method for Non-Invasive Prostate Cancer Screening
WASHINGTON D.C., Sept. 2, 2014 – Cancer screening is a critical approach for preventing cancer deaths because cases caught early are often more treatable. But while there […]
Giant Garbage Patches Help Redefine Ocean Boundaries
WASHINGTON, D.C., September 2, 2014 – The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is an area of environmental concern between Hawaii and California where the ocean surface is marred […]
Organic Photovoltaic Cells of the Future
WASHINGTON D.C., Aug. 19, 2014 – Organic photovoltaic cells — a type of solar cell that uses polymeric materials to capture sunlight — show tremendous promise as […]