All articles tagged with #nanotechnology
Experts predict that by 2050, technology will be deeply integrated into daily life, with advancements in AI, cybernetics, nanotechnology, and space exploration leading to human-machine enhancements, autonomous vehicles, virtual twins for health, and potentially habitable lunar bases, shaping a transformative future.
Richard Feynman's 1959 lecture at Caltech envisioned the concept of nanotechnology, proposing ideas like atomic manipulation and tiny machines, which laid the groundwork for the field, although the term was only coined in 1974. His predictions have largely come true, influencing modern nanoscience and technology.
Researchers have developed a noninvasive nasal drop treatment using nanotechnology to target glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer, showing promising results in mice and potentially offering a safer, more effective therapy in the future.
Researchers at Rice University have developed a rapid, eco-friendly technology using layered double hydroxide (LDH) materials to efficiently capture and destroy 'forever chemicals' (PFAS) in water, with potential for reuse and application in municipal and industrial water treatment.
Researchers at Northwestern University have developed a nanotech-based reformulation of the chemotherapy drug 5-fluorouracil using spherical nucleic acids, making it 20,000 times more effective against leukemia cells with minimal side effects, potentially revolutionizing cancer treatment.
Scientists have developed tin oxide nanoflakes that convert near-infrared light into heat, enabling targeted, safe, and affordable photothermal cancer therapy that kills tumor cells while sparing healthy tissue, with promising results in initial tests and potential for home use in skin cancer treatment.
Northwestern University scientists have redesigned a traditional chemotherapy drug into a spherical nucleic acid, increasing its potency by 20,000 times and targeting leukemia cells more precisely with no detectable side effects in animal models, potentially revolutionizing cancer treatment.
Recent advances in dementia research show promising developments, including nanotechnology to reverse symptoms in mice, repurposing existing drugs like Ozempic to lower risk, and lifestyle factors such as diet, brain training, and social engagement that can help prevent or delay the disease. While these findings are encouraging, most are still in early stages, and significant breakthroughs are needed before widespread clinical application. The overall outlook depends on continued research and proactive prevention efforts.
Scientists have developed bioactive nanoparticles that reverse Alzheimer's in mice by repairing the blood-brain barrier and enhancing the clearance of toxic proteins like amyloid-β, showing promising therapeutic potential for future clinical applications.
Scientists developed a nanotechnology-based treatment that reverses Alzheimer's symptoms in mice by repairing the blood-brain barrier and enhancing clearance of toxic proteins like amyloid-β, leading to significant cognitive recovery.
Researchers at Penn State have developed the world's first functioning computer built entirely from two-dimensional atom-thin materials, marking a significant step away from silicon-based electronics and paving the way for ultra-efficient, miniaturized devices.
A German research team has demonstrated that the classical Carnot principle, which limits the efficiency of heat engines, does not apply at the atomic scale due to quantum correlations, potentially enabling the development of ultra-efficient quantum engines and nanobots.,
Scientists have reversed Alzheimer's in mice by using nanotechnology to restore the blood-brain barrier, which clears toxic proteins from the brain, showing potential for future human treatments.
Scientists are developing 'smart dust,' tiny sensors inspired by science fiction, capable of drifting through the air to collect data for various applications, including military and environmental uses. These micro-sensors have advanced significantly over decades, becoming nearly invisible and capable of detecting a wide range of variables, with industry growth expected to reach nearly $400 million by 2032. While promising, the technology raises concerns about privacy, geoengineering, and ethical implications.
Johns Hopkins researchers have developed a new, precise, and cost-effective process using advanced B-EUV lithography and novel metal-organic resists to create microchips with circuits so small they are invisible to the naked eye, potentially enabling smaller, faster, and more affordable electronics in the future.