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Chemistry World July 15, 2015 Aurora Walshe |
Fog-free film doesn't dare to glare Scientists in China have built a thin film that retains its antifogging properties even under an antireflective coating. |
Chemistry World December 10, 2012 Phillip Broadwith |
Platinum plating at the flick of a switch Atom thick catalytic layers of platinum can be deposited on surfaces from solution rapidly and cheaply thanks to a new technique developed by US scientists. |
Chemistry World January 31, 2013 Lucy Gilbert |
Sunscreen patches for wounded skin Scientists in France have made a water-resistant latex film loaded with a UVB filter that could be applied as a thick, uniform layer of sunscreen to wounded skin, which is more susceptible to UV damage. |
Chemistry World October 19, 2009 Lewis Brindley |
Nanoparticles brought to order US researchers have developed a process that could bring the unusual properties of nanoparticles to a larger scale, by using small molecules to evenly space nanoparticles in a polymer composite. |
Chemistry World January 8, 2014 Simon Hadlington |
Flexible electronics get even more bendy Researchers in Switzerland have developed a method to create electronic membranes that are thin and flexible enough to wrap around a human hair. |
Chemistry World May 26, 2011 James Mitchell Crow |
Polymer caterpillar crawls in humid weather A polymer-based device that can walk caterpillar-like across a surface has been developed by researchers in China. |
Chemistry World September 14, 2010 Simon Hadlington |
Artificial skin gets touchy New ways of incorporating pressure sensors into large, flexible surfaces which could one day provide robots or people fitted with artificial hands with a delicate sense of touch |
Chemistry World February 5, 2009 Phillip Broadwith |
Crystalline polymers make airtight films Squeezing polymers into extremely thin layers can make them a whole lot less gas-permeable, US scientists have shown. |
Chemistry World September 2, 2007 Lewis Brindley |
Nanoparticles Paint a Finer Picture Swiss scientists have developed a process that can print detailed images using nanoparticles as 'ink', while maintaining their catalytic and optical properties. |
Chemistry World July 29, 2013 Andy Extance |
First polymer LED that stays lit up when stretched and scrunched Researchers in Europe and Japan say that they have produced the first polymer organic light-emitting diodes that can be stretched while lit. |
Chemistry World April 4, 2011 Jon Cartwright |
New cream blocks nickel allergy The treatment uses nanoparticles to trap nickel on the skin of mice before it is absorbed- but there is some doubt whether it will work equally well with humans. |
Chemistry World May 16, 2014 Patrick Walter |
Three glowing mice Mice injected with quantum dots are helping scientists understand how nanoparticles can accumulate in the body. |
Chemistry World October 17, 2010 Laura Howes |
Twist and shine An international team of researchers has developed flexible sheets of tiny light emitting diodes that could be implanted under the skin like glowing tattoos and used in a range of biomedical applications. |
American Family Physician March 1, 2007 |
Eczema: What You Should Know A patient guide: What is eczema?... What can I do to control my eczema?... |
Reactive Reports September 2005 David Bradley |
Nano Surprise A surprising mechanism by which polymers form nanocomposite particles could provide researchers with a new tool for controlling the growth of such materials. |
Chemistry World April 11, 2014 Jennifer Newton |
Redefining moisturizer Cosmetic scientists have long known that glycerol and urea both have the ability to restore moisture to dry skin. But exactly how they do this is a matter of speculation. |
American Family Physician October 15, 2003 |
Eczema What is eczema?... What can I do to control my eczema?... |
BusinessWeek December 12, 2005 Carol Matlack |
Nano, Nano, On The Wall... L'Oreal and others are betting big on products with microparticles. |
Chemistry World June 19, 2009 Jon Cartwright |
Nanoparticles make 'self-erasing' images Materials displaying 'self-erasing' color images have been created by chemists in the US, who have studied how certain nanoparticles can assemble and disassemble themselves under different wavelengths of light. |
Chemistry World December 3, 2007 Michael Gross |
Flash Memory Enters Another Dimension Researchers in Korea and Australia have used stacked layers of gold nanoparticles to boost the storage density of flash memory. |
Chemistry World April 1, 2011 Carol Stanier |
Slip-slop-slap...scent? A new smart sunscreen suggested by researchers in Thailand could simultaneously protect skin and deliver topical drugs. |
Chemistry World December 2011 Emma Davies |
Re-Record, Not Fade Away A look at the blockbuster tale of film preservation. |
Chemistry World February 14, 2014 Jason Woolford |
Sandy nanoparticles for safer-by-design sunscreens Nanoparticles coated with an inert layer of silica could be used in sunscreens and cosmetics to reduce the potential hazards of these increasingly indispensable materials, new research shows. |
Chemistry World August 28, 2012 Jennifer Newton |
Skeleton and skin strategy improves supercapacitor The ultrathin supercapacitor could have potential uses in lightweight and flexible storage devices for portable electronic devices. |
Chemistry World May 29, 2007 James Mitchell Crow |
Nanocomposites From Bubbles An efficient new way to add nanowires or nanotubes into polymer films. |
AskMen.com Adam Fox |
Better Skin: 5 Tips Men's skin care has come a long way from the days of washing your face with a withered bar of soap and covering up shaving nicks with bits of toilet paper. |
Technology Research News March 23, 2005 |
Cheap material makes speedy memory Researchers have devised potentially low-cost, high-speed nonvolatile memory (retains information even when it is not powered) from polystyrene and gold nanoparticles. |
AskMen.com August 9, 2012 Dave Golokhov |
Moustaches And Skin Cancer Researchers from Australia have discovered that moustaches and facial hair reduce the risk of skin cancer. A new study suggests that facial hair has benefits well beyond aesthetics. |
PC Magazine April 5, 2006 Sebastian Rupley |
Flexed Researchers have come up with a new polymer material that could usher bendable displays into widespread use. |
Chemistry World January 11, 2008 Victoria Gill |
Fish Scales Hold Dazzling Secret Scientists in Israel have discovered the surprising secrets of the specialized crystals in fish skin that allow them to shimmer. |
IEEE Spectrum January 2008 Prachi Patel-Predd |
Sensitive Synthetic Skin in the Works for Prosthetic Arms Carbon nanotubes key to making synthetic skin that lets artificial limbs sense heat and touch. |
Chemistry World May 14, 2014 Simon Hadlington |
3D printing reveals shark skin secrets The mystery of how -- and indeed if -- the tiny tooth-like projections on a shark's skin improve the animal's swimming efficiency has come a step closer to being solved, thanks to 3D printing. |
Technology Research News July 16, 2003 Kimberly Patch |
Electricity shapes nano plastic Plastic is a popular material for electronics these days because it's light and flexible. But today's chipmaking processes tend toward hard crystals, not soft polymers. A method that yields microscopic plastic structures could help, and it's based on a readily-available resource -- electricity. |
Chemistry World December 17, 2010 James Mitchell Crow |
Drug delivery: from needles to nanorods? Gold nanorods warmed by beams of infrared light could be the ideal way to deliver drugs through the skin, researchers in Japan have discovered. |
Chemistry World March 2006 |
The Chemist's Guide to... Chemical peel: Chemical cosmetic procedures are increasingly popular among those keen to reverse the aging process. |
Chemistry World January 7, 2011 Russell Johnson |
Sticky hydrogels make resilient wound dressings An adhesive material made from a hydrogel filled with nanoparticles could lead to wound dressings that won't fall off when you sweat. |
AskMen.com Edyta Knapinska |
Jack Black Eye Rescue Jack Black's Eye Rescue is packed with the good stuff. And it doesn't smell girlie or sweet. |
IEEE Spectrum September 2006 Charles Q. Choi |
Nanomagnets to the Rescue If, as seems possible, magnetic nanocomposites can be manufactured directly on chips, engineers could design computers that are smaller and, equally important, cooler than anything available today. |
DailyCandy November 10, 2004 |
Dew Me Borba Skin Balance Water claims to cure whatever ails your skin. There are different flavors for different derma needs. |
Health February 13, 2009 Abbie Kozolchyk |
How to Solve Dry, Sensitive Skin Issues at Any Age Even if your skin was once a total sport no matter what you subjected it to -- harsh climates, ingredient-du-jour creams, even (God forbid!) tanning beds -- times have likely changed. |
Chemistry World September 24, 2015 Andy Extance |
Cosmetics deals push skin 3D bioprinting 3D bioprinting's allure has attracted interest from the skincare industry, with three leading firms each launching skin printing initiatives in mid-2015 that they hope will revolutionize cosmetic testing. |
Chemistry World April 24, 2013 James Urquhart |
Color changing nanoparticles inspired by deep sea denizens Inspired by the camouflage abilities of marine organisms, such as the cuttlefish, US researchers have created striped ellipsoid particles using controlled self-assembly of diblock copolymers. |
Chemistry World January 24, 2008 Victoria Gill |
Polymer Gel Could Prevent Skin Grafts Shrinking A gel that could prevent the painful and disfiguring contractions of skin grafts used to treat burns victims has been developed by UK scientists. |
AskMen.com December 5, 2003 Ray Raglin |
Q&A On Skin Care & Shaving After years of shaving and bad treatment, men's faces simply take a beating. Find out some of the most popular questions (and answers) on how to prevent and correct skin care problems. |
Chemistry World May 1, 2012 David Bradley |
A colorful way to size up nanoparticles Researchers in China have now developed a straightforward light-scattering technique to estimate the size of gold nanoparticles in the 35 to 110nm range. |
IEEE Spectrum January 2012 Neil Savage |
Electronic Cotton Circuits could be woven from conductive and semiconducting natural fibers |
AskMen.com Jenn Cox |
Men's Cosmetics Some help for men who are bewildered or overwhelmed by the myriad of male-oriented cosmetic products that are available today. |
Chemistry World March 29, 2012 Emma Shiells |
Moldy film (block)buster Not only is the mold destroying historical footage, it's also posing a serious inhalation hazard to archivists that process and inspect the films. |
AskMen.com Chris Rovny |
Keep Your Face Looking Great With Moisturizer Moisturizing is no longer just for women. Moisturizing your face will help promote hydration, skin cell regeneration, healing, and prevent damaging effects from external forces and weather conditions that lead to premature wrinkles, fine lines, and in extreme cases, skin cancer. |
Chemistry World March 8, 2012 David Bradley |
Light-sensitive shape-shifters are swell gels Polymer chemists have successfully emulated the natural shape-shifting abilities of biological tissues, which could allow them to develop a new range of functional materials that change shape reversibly in response to particular stimuli. |