NANOTECHNOLOGY
NEW-GEN is a futuristic utopia where human beings, alien creatures, and mechanical life forms co-exist in harmony. Built with nanotechnology by a scientist and explorer from Earth, NEW-GEN weaves nature and technology together into a sustainable paradise. But a nanotech war has erupted - begun by an exiled genius and now both NEW-GEN and Earth are threatened with annihilation.
Nanotecnology is already transforming out world. Microscopic machines manipulate matter, rearranging atoms to solve mankind's problems:
Nanomedicine - Nanobots serve as a mechanical immune system, repairing, healing, and curing any illness, injury, or disease.
Environmental repair - Nanobots scrubcarbon dioxide from the atmosphere, break down water pollutants, and provide oxygen via artificial photosynthesis.
Future bio-enhancement - Jump higher, run longer, adapt to new climate.
Microbially produced fibers: Stronger than steel, tougher than Kevlar
July 21, 2021
Engineers at Washington University in St. Louis have designed amyloid silk hybrid proteins and produced them in engineered bacteria.
Speedy nanorobots could someday clean up soil and water, deliver drugs
June 29, 2020
Researchers have discovered that particles called "nanoswimmers" paving the way for their use in everything from industrial clean-ups to medication delivery.
Carbon-based nanomaterials show promising results against SARS-CoV-2 and 12 other viruses
June 10, 2021
Professor Ángel Serrano recently published an article in journal ACS Nano showing that carbon-based nanomaterials (CBNs) with low or zero toxicity for humans, are "promising treatments" against the pneumonia caused by COVID-19.
High-performance biolubricants made from corn starch
May 25, 2021
Nature has developed excellent biolubricating systems however, once biolubrication of joints break down, relief has to come from partially or fully synthetic biolubricants – such as polymeric micro- or nanoparticle-based lubricants.
Scientists design 'nanotraps' to catch, clear coronavirus
April 27, 2021
Researchers at the University of Chicago have designed a completely novel potential treatment for COVID-19.
Revolutionising cleaning through nanotechnology
March 24, 2021
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, nanotechnology has been on the forefront of many medicinal research. Rigorous cleaning has also helped in minimizing COVID contamination.
Nanotechnology could enable test for early Alzheimer’s Disease
March 17, 2020
Nanotechnology could be used to test blood for evidence of Alzheimer’s disease years before symptoms appear, researchers have said.
A nanoparticle's size is fine-tuned to offer high-resolution images before and during surgical procedures
Scientists have found a way to control the size of special nanoparticles to optimize their use for both magnetic resonance and near-infrared imaging.
March 10, 2021
Nanobowls are a Potential Way to Deliver Treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease
March 1, 2021
A new study offers a new method for investigating amyloid beta and could be valuable in future Alzheimer’s treatments. Researchers have been analyzing the viability of using nanoparticles to offer targeted treatments for several diseases.
Printing Edible Nanostructured Holograms on Food
February 17, 2020
New science in the world of nanotechnology is going in a delicious direction! Edible holograms can be used as decoration on yummy desserts but even more importantly can be used to reduce packaging needs.
Could FuelGems NanoTechnology Lead The Fashion Supply Cycle Towards A Less Polluting Future?
February 1, 2020
Pollution is an issue that continues to rise everyday. Check out how FuelGems' nanotechnology could help lead the fashion supply towards a less polluting future.
In lab study, nanoparticle shows promising results for treating severe allergies
January 15th 2020
For many children, the danger that food allergies present could be deadly. Check out how this lab study is using nanotechnology showing promising results in enabling immune systems to tolerate deadly allergens.
Latest nanotechnology helps preserve ancient Indian Buddhist art
December 30, 2020
Although nanotechnology has helped us advance to the future, it can also be used to preserve our fragile historical evidence. Check out how the latest nanotechnology is helping to preserve some beautiful ancient Indian Buddhist art!
Black in Nanotech Week cofounder Olivia Geneus on inspiring new nanoscientists
December 14, 2020
The second week in December is Black in Nanotech Week and its co-founder Olivia Geneus is our guest in this episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast.
Graphene: The building block for sustainable cities
December 2, 2020
Innovation in advanced materials offers the disruptive potential to transform the way we build our future cities—and make them greener and smarter.
Advancements in Nanotechnology-Based Smart Dust
October 29, 2020
Smart dust is a tiny device with extensive applications in science and technology. Designing a product of tiny or compact size with various intrinsic applications is a recent trend in technology, especially in electronics.
Nanotechnology: A Quantum Leap into the Future
September 1, 2020
The idea of Nanotechnology has been around for almost four decades now. It was in the year 1989 when IBM researchers demonstrated a scientific breakthrough by constructing a 35-atom depiction of the company’s logo.
New 'nanopores' technique offers proof-of-concept of earlier, safer tumor detection
August 18, 2020
A non-invasive biopsy method called liquid biopsy has shown promise as a potential alternative to tissue biopsy, currently the gold standard in cancer detection and diagnosis.
Nanostructures modeled on moth eyes effective for anti-icing
August 4, 2020
Research in the journal AIP Advances investigates a unique nanostructure, modeled on moth eyes, that has anti-icing properties. Moth eyes are of interest because they have a distinct ice-phobic and transparent surface.
Medical nanotechnology research for COVID-19
July 23, 2020
Nanotechnology continues to help scientists make groundbreaking research. See how scientists have been using nanotech to research and create a vaccine to combat against COVID-19!
Nanotechnology applied to medicine
July 10, 2020
Nanotechnology in our NEW-GEN Universe has been the big key to its vast utopian success. Check out how new nanotechnology medicine on Earth could help humans see in an improved and novel way!
Nanomaterials derived from cellulose could make renewable energy cheaper
February 19, 2020
Some researchers are looking into unusual places for solutions to our toughest challenges, from powerful antibiotics hiding in the guts of tiny worms, to swift robots inspired by bats.
Sweet nanoparticles trick kidney
February 4, 2020
Materials scientists at the University of Freiburg led by Prof. Dr. Prasad Shastri from the Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry built nanoparticles with carbohydrate polysaccharides
UMass scientist works at the nanoscale to fortify foods
January 29, 2020
David Julian McClements is a food scientist that thinks like a structural architect. In his line of work, he examines the molecular organization of fruits and vegetables to increase their nutritional properties.
MIT graduate students lead conference on microsystems and nanotechnology
January 22, 2020
More than 200 students, faculty, staff, postdocs, and industry members come together at an off-campus site to explore technical achievements and research ideas at the forefront of nanotechnology.
Scientists use nanotechnology to fight late-stage sepsis
January 11, 2020
Researchers have developed a way to prop up a struggling immune system to enable its fight against sepsis, a deadly condition resulting from the body’s extreme reaction to infection.
10 technology trends that will impact our lives in 2020
January 1, 2020
2020 — it’s when the world will see transformational changes in how technology impacts our lives. Here’s a look at the top technology trends that will influence us.
How 2020 can be a tipping point for women in STEM
December 17, 2019
As we welcome 2020 with ambitions set high for greater diversity and inclusion in the workforce, it provides us with an opportunity to reset our goals for the year ahead.
Hiring antibodies as nanotechnology builders
December 3, 2019
What if we could use antibodies as functional tools for nanotechnology applications? A group of researchers at the University of Rome Tor Vergata started from this simple question.
Nanotechnology brings new challenges, new solutions
November 30, 2019
Paul Weiss takes us on a quick tour of the early days and areas which are now made possible by nanotechnology.
Nanotechnology Offers Solution to Corrosion and Biofouling
October 29, 2019
Humans have found a way to have nanotech play a crucial role in the future solution of pipe corrosion and biofouling! Click to read more about how this will be done.
Pizza for Everyone?
October 25, 2019
Scientists at Northwestern University have discovered that nanotechnology could help treat autoimmune diseases and allergies, which plague tens of millions of people in the US.
Nanotechnology Eyed for Longer Battery Life, Faster Charging
October 9, 2019
Could nanotech be used to create a longer battery life and faster charging for our phones and other devices? A team of chemical engineers at Purdue University have been working on it.