By shining white light on a glass slide stippled with millions of tiny titanium dioxide pillars, researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and their collaborators have reproduced with…
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Synthetic coating for the GI tract could deliver drugs or aid in digestion
By making use of enzymes found in the digestive tract, MIT engineers have devised a way to apply a temporary synthetic coating to the lining of the small intestine. This coating could…
Janus particles could improve paints and coatings
New research from Binghamton University, State University of New York could lead to more environmentally friendly paints and coatings. In Roman mythology, the god Janus had two faces so that he could…
Toward an ultrahigh energy density capacitor
Capacitors that rapidly store and release electric energy are key components in modern electronics and power systems. However, the most commonly used ones have low energy densities compared to other storage systems…
This ‘Cold Tube’ can beat the summer heat without relying on air conditioning
Many people beat the summer heat by cranking the air conditioning. However, air conditioners guzzle power and spew out millions of tons of carbon dioxide daily. They’re also not always good for…