nanotechnology
Tiny motors could suck carbon dioxide from the ocean
Posted in Science on 24th Sep, 2015
by Alex Muller
Nanoengineers at the University of California, San Diego have designed a new form of tiny motor that could be used to rid the sea of carbon dioxide pollution.
3D printed 120 micron long 'microfish' could be efficient bloodstream robots
Posted in Hardware on 31st Aug, 2015
by Alex Muller
The university of San Diego used an innovative 3D printing technology to make multipurpose fish-shaped microrobots.
Implanted carbon nanotubes could help diagnose medical conditions
Posted in Science on 25th Aug, 2015
by Alex Muller
Scientists have been on the lookout for efficient ways to identify molecules in the body, because their levels can be indicative of dozens of different health conditions.
A paper-based blood test can quickly diagnose Ebola in remote areas
Posted in Hardware on 21st Aug, 2015
by Alex Muller
A low-cost, paper-based device that changes color, depending on whether the patient has Ebola, dengue, or yellow fever.
Stanford Researchers Unveil New Ultrafast Charging Aluminum-Ion Battery
Posted in Hardware on 14th Aug, 2015
by Alex Muller
Researchers unveiled a new aluminum-ion battery chemistry with the ability to charge or discharge in less than a minute.