Nanotechnology
Deep blood pressure measurement
A new wearable ultrasound patch that non-invasively monitors blood pressure in arteries deep beneath the skin could help people detect cardiovascular problems earlier on and... More
Better hair care from nanotech
Hair formulations, especially hair color products, contain color precursors, which are oxidized on hair surface by hydrogen peroxide, which can be damaging to hair, leaving... More
Everyday nano – newly released brochure
The German ministry for education and research (BMBF) has released a brochure on nanomaterials in everyday life. Different applications are explained but the focus lies... More
Drawing inspiration from feet
A German research team has increased the adherence of silicone materials by imitating the feet of... More
Graphene’s first visit to the stratosphere
The Centre for Advanced Two-Dimensional Materials (CA2DM) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) has collaborated with the US-space travel company Boreal Space to investigate... More
Nano-sunscreen pollutes the sea
A recent study conducted at beaches in Southern France suggests that significant amounts of nano-Titanium dioxide (TiO2) are released into the sea. This nanomaterial can... More
Norwegian nanoscientists reveal new battery
Norwegian researchers at the Institute for Energy Technology have found a way to improve the capacity of conventional batteries by 300-500%. That would imply smartphones... More
Nano-silver against antibiotic resistance
Scientists from the Palacký University (UP) in Olomouc have discovered a unique mechanism that enables bacteria to defend themselves against silver nanoparticles, which are widely... More