Inorganic nanozymes acting as therapeutic and contrast agents in MRI and PET scanning
The CIC biomaGUNE Molecular and Functional Biomarkers group has developed a rapid, cost-effective, synthetic, microwave method for producing ultra-small manganese ferrite nanoparticles that act as advanced, multimodal contrast agents in magnetic reso.....»»
Fungicide resistance: A threat to the health of humans, animals and plants
Fungi can cause disease in humans, animals and plants. Every year, 1.5 million people die from fungal infections, and fungal attacks in food crops threaten food production. To protect ourselves, we have developed chemical agents—in the form of medi.....»»
Enrichment of anchoring sites via supramolecular halogen bonds for efficient perovskite nanocrystal LEDs
Colloidal semiconductor nanoparticles can be viewed as a complex of an inorganic single crystal core and a monolayer of organic ligands. The location and type of ligand anchoring on the nanocrystal surface are critical to the nanocrystal morphology,.....»»
Building images photon-by-photon to increase the information content provided by microscopes
The world of laser scanning microscopy is quickly evolving, thanks to the advent of fast and compact detector arrays. These arrays replace the typical single-element detector of traditional confocal laser scanning microscopes, enabling new and unique.....»»
Structural isomerization of individual molecules using a scanning tunneling microscope probe
An international research team has succeeded for the first time in controlling the chirality of individual molecules through structural isomerization. The team, led by NIMS, the Osaka University Graduate School of Science and the Kanazawa University.....»»
Research offer direct view of tantalum oxidation that impedes qubit coherence
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory and DOE's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have used a combination of scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) and computational modeling to get a.....»»
Qualys enhances CyberSecurity Asset Management to discover risky unmanaged devices
Qualys is expanding Qualys CyberSecurity Asset Management (CSAM) to identify unmanaged and untrusted devices in real-time. Leveraging the Qualys Cloud Agent to continuously monitor the network, this passive discovery method complements scans, agents,.....»»
Custom rules in security tools can be a game changer for vulnerability detection
In this Help Net interview, Isaac Evans, CEO at Semgrep, discusses the balance between speed and thoroughness in CI/CD pipeline security scanning. Stressing the need to avoid slowing down the process, he recommends a nuanced approach, utilizing custo.....»»
Physicists develop novel concept for detecting chiral molecules
In contrast to conventional mirrors, light can be reflected on surfaces known as metasurfaces without changing its polarization. This phenomenon has now been proven by physicists at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) and the Ma.....»»
Quick and easy preparation of small-sized metal nanoparticles by microchip laser
Pulsed laser ablation in liquid (PLAL) is a reliable and versatile technique for producing metal nanoparticles (NPs) in solution. Its advantages, including the absence of reducing agents, operational simplicity, high purity without purification steps.....»»
The Switch 2 Might Ditch OLED Technology for its Display
This might come as a disappointment for some, given that OLED displays typically feature more vibrant colors and richer contrast levels. The post The Switch 2 Might Ditch OLED Technology for its Display appeared first on Phandroid. While i.....»»
Researchers develop puffed-up MOFs for improved drug delivery
The spongelike structure of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) allows these polymers to possibly carry and deliver a range of therapeutic compounds. Now, researchers reporting in ACS Applied Bio Materials have treated a chromium-containing MOF with a do.....»»
New satellite capable of measuring Earth precipitation from space
Measuring the amount of precipitation that falls in a specific location is simple if that location has a device designed to accurately record and transmit precipitation data. In contrast, measuring the amount and type of precipitation that falls to E.....»»
Everything you need to know about "True Detective: Night Country" (so far)
What's with the spirals? How does the corpsicle work? What's the connection to Season 1? Let's goooo. Are you watching True Detective: Night Country and have a lot of questions? You're in good, obsessive company if you're scanning for clues lik.....»»
Oscars 2024: Where to watch the major nominated films
The race to the 2024 Oscars is underway. Find out where to watch all the nominees in the Best Picture and acting categories......»»
Researchers develop nanofiber-based drug delivery system for skin cancer
Treating complex diseases such as skin cancer often requires simultaneous administration of multiple anticancer drugs. The delivery of such life-saving therapeutic drugs has evolved with the rise of nanotechnology-based drug carriers. Nanoplatforms o.....»»
"True Detective: Night Country": What"s deal with the spirals?
What do the spirals mean in "True Detective: Night Country"? Let's track them all down. If you're watching True Detective: Night Country, chances are you're glued to the screen scanning for clues like we are. And that means you're onto the spir.....»»
First-gen AirPods Pro update brings firmware up to 6.0
Apple has released new firmware for the first-generation AirPods Pro, following after a December update to the second-gen model.AirPods ProThe update for the AirPods Pro brings the firmware up to version 6.0, build number 6A321. By contrast, the Dece.....»»
Using An Old Blu-Ray Player To Make A Scanning Laser Microscope
Of all the various and ever changing genres of making things, one that will always be near and dear to my heart will be the folks who take depreciated or broken items and make something new with it. I really found this project interesting. Blu-Ray p.....»»
CRISPR off-switches: A path towards safer genome engineering?
Using CRISPR, an immune system bacteria use to protect themselves from viruses, scientists have harnessed the power to edit genetic information within cells. In fact, the first CRISPR-based therapeutic was recently approved by the FDA to treat sickle.....»»
3D scanning: Researchers recreate a sacred South African site in a way that captures its spirit
These days, if you want to visit remarkable archaeological sites such as Great Zimbabwe or Petra in Jordan you don't even need to leave your house......»»