Nano-silicon is an attractive tool in the field of environmental remediation, specifically when it comes to cleaning up oil spills from underwater drilling and hydraulic fracking.
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Harnessing Humidity as a Renewable Resource
A new material that pulls moisture from the air and uses it to generate an electric current.
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Gilbert X. Gonzalez tells how his lab are working on influenza vaccines that can overcome the problems of the seasonal influenza vaccine.
Protein-Protected Metal Nanoclusters That Behave Like Natural Enzymes
Protein-protected metal nanoclusters have excellent biocompatibility and have received considerable attention as a luminescent probe in a number of fields such as biosensing, bioimaging, and imaging-guided therapy.
A Knittable and Washable Conducting Yarn for Functional Textiles
Researchers have found a way to produce advanced functional fabrics while retaining the wearability and durability of everyday fabrics.
Yanglong Hou: A Leader in Multidisciplinary Research
Curiosity driving scientific interest: Prof. Yanglong Hou shares his story for Advanced Science 5th anniversary
Abstract Images: Producing the Perfect Picture
Abstract images for scientific papers are often cluttered with illegible details, sacrificing attractiveness and reducing the value of this visual “hook”.
Superior Fuel Cell Catalysts Found
Atom-thick layers of platinum supported by graphene could provide cost-effective fuel cell catalysts with unprecedented catalytic activity and longevity.
The Promise and Challenges of Nanomedicines in Fighting Cancer
Nanotechnology has emerged as an innovative tool in medicine that could alter the landscape in relation to disease treatment and prevention.
Lending Humans the Ability to See in the Dark
Improving the eye’s ability to detect light in the near-infrared region could do more than help humans see in the dark.
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