MIT chemists have developed new nanoparticles that can simultaneously perform magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and fluorescent imaging in living animals. Such particles could help scientists... Read more
“If we can precisely place molecules like this, it could be used in many more applications than just fast LEDs,” said Akselrod. “We could also make fast sources of single p... Read more
LMU researchers have developed a new process which will greatly simplify the process of sorting plastics in recycling plants. The method enables automated identification of polymers, facilit... Read more
Criminals might not get away so easily, thanks to a new fingerprinting method that may be faster and more reliable than traditional methods, researchers say. The method images the sweat pore... Read more
Battelle scientists have developed a tiny bead, the Battelle Smart Corrosion Detector™ bead, that not only detects corrosion but delivers a payload to help heal the microscopic cracks that r... Read more
A camera makes hidden tumors visible during an operation Cancer patients have the highest probability of recovering if tumors are completely removed. However, tiny clusters of cancer cells a... Read more
Polymers Fluoresce in the Presence of Bacteria Researchers at the University of Sheffield have developed polymers that fluoresce in the presence of bacteria, paving the way for the rapid det... Read more