‘Nanospinning’ fibers for ultrafine bioscaffolds, filters, capacitors, fuel cells
Nanofibers have a dizzying range of possible applications, but they’ve been prohibitively expensive to make. MIT researchers hope to change that.
Nanotech device mimics dog’s nose to detect explosives
Inspired by the biology of canine scent receptors, UC Santa Barbara scientists develop a chip capable of quickly identifying trace amounts of vapor molecules
A 3D light switch for the brain
New device for delivering light to individual neurons could one day help treat Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy; aid understanding of consciousness, how memories form
