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Engineers design drug nanocarrier to treat lung diseases

Engineers have created a drug nanocarrier designed to cure chronic or deadly respiratory diseases by slipping past the lung's natural defenses.

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NanoEHS Communities of Research Workshop (Zurich, Oct. 16, 2024)

During this workshop, nanotechnology environmental, health, and safety scientists will discuss scientific advancements toward the responsible development and application of nanotechnology, nanomaterials, and advanced materials.

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Scientists remove nanoplastics from water

Scientists have created a new liquid-based solution that eliminates more than 98% of nanoplastic particles from water.

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NanoInFocus image contest

The NanoInFocus image contest invites anyone who is U.S.-based, especially U.S.-based students and researchers, to submit images representing structures or materials at the nanoscale that they have created during their research activities.

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Advanced materials could provide more durable metals for fusion power reactors

Researchers have shown that by adding nanoparticles of a carefully selected material to the metal wall of a nuclear fusion reactor, it is possible to protect the metal from damage and significantly extend its lifetime.

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Researchers coax nanoparticles to reconfigure themselves

Researchers have observed nanoscale building blocks rearranging into different organized structures. The researchers gave the nanoparticles just enough electrostatic repulsion to push them apart and allow them to assemble into ordered arrangements.