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Improving optical microscopes to better characterize materials at the nanoscale

In this episode of the “Nano Matters” podcast, Prof. Jim Schuck, of Columbia University, describes the techniques he and his team have developed to improve the resolution of optical microscopes and better characterize materials at the nanoscale. Learn More
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15–October 15)

To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we honor Hispanic American scientists and engineers who are using nanotechnology to expand the boundaries of knowledge and improve people’s lives, such as Prof. Pedro Alvarez (Rice University). Learn More
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Soft pressure sensor addresses tradeoff between pressure and sensitivity

Researchers have created the first-ever pressure sensor that addresses the tradeoff between pressure and sensitivity. This new type of sensor uses an electrically conductive and highly porous nanocomposite as the sensing layer. Learn More
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Enclosing radioactive isotopes in nanoparticles to better seek and destroy cancer

Researchers are testing a way to enclose radioactive isotopes in nanoparticles made with a biodegradable material so that the isotopes are close to diseased cells or other treatment target sites. Learn More
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Researchers infuse bacteria with silver to improve power efficiency in fuel cells

Engineers and chemists have taken a major step forward in the development of microbial fuel cells by adding nanoparticles of silver to electrodes that are composed of a type of graphene oxide. Learn More
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How a plant virus could protect your lungs from metastatic cancer

Researchers have developed a new treatment that could keep metastatic cancers at bay from the #lungs by using engineered nanoparticles made from the cowpea mosaic virus to target a protein in the lungs. Learn More
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Soft pressure sensor addresses tradeoff between pressure and sensitivity

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Researchers have created the first-ever pressure sensor that addresses the tradeoff between pressure and sensitivity. This new type of sensor uses an electrically conductive and highly porous nanocomposite as the sensing layer.
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