Science & Technology - Sep 13, 2010 10:31 - 0 Comments
Artificial skin made from nanowires
UC BERKELEY (US)—A pressure-sensitive electronic material made from semiconductor nanowires—dubbed e-skin—could one day give new meaning to the term “thin-skinned.” (more…)
Health & Medicine - Aug 23, 2010 10:58 - 1 Comment
ADHD links back to early pesticide exposure
UC BERKELEY (US)—Children exposed to pesticides while still in their mother’s womb are more likely to develop attention disorders years later, according to a new study. (more…)
Science & Technology - Feb 17, 2010 15:21 - 0 Comments
Outfitting ‘power suits’ with nanogenerators
UC BERKELEY (US)—Engineers have created energy-scavenging nanofibers that could one day be woven into clothing and textiles to charge electronic devices. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 3, 2010 1:17 - 0 Comments
Cancer-seeking nanoprobes pack a punch
UC BERKELEY (US)—Newly created nanoprobes may one day be used in the battle against cancer to selectively seek out and destroy tumor cells, as well as report back on the mission’s status. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Oct 29, 2009 14:54 - 4 Comments
Researchers recreate attack-ant chemical
UC BERKELEY (US)—A research team has synthesized chemical molecules that trigger normally friendly ants to turn on each other and attack, a finding that may lead to new tactics for controlling the spread of invasive ant species. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Oct 8, 2009 12:16 - 1 Comment
Younger muscles through biochemistry
UC BERKELEY (US)—Researchers have identified critical biochemical pathways linked to the aging of human muscle. By manipulating these pathways, the researchers were able to turn back the clock on old human muscle, restoring its ability to repair and rebuild itself. (more…)
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