Understanding bacterial motors may lead to more efficient nanomachine motors
A research group led by Professor Emeritus Michio Homma (he, him) and Professor Seiji Kojima (he, him) of the Graduate ...
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When water temperatures change, the molecular motors of cephalopods do too
Cephalopods are a large family of marine animals that includes octopuses, cuttlefish and squid. They live in every ocean, from ...
Alternative fuel for string-shaped motors in cells
Cells have a fascinating feature to neatly organize their interior by using tiny protein machines called molecular motors that generate ...
Now on the molecular scale: Electric motors
Electric vehicles, powered by macroscopic electric motors, are increasingly prevalent on our streets and highways. These quiet and eco-friendly machines ...
Light-driven molecular motors light up
Rotary molecular motors were first created in 1999, in the laboratory of Ben Feringa, Professor of Organic Chemistry at the ...
Researchers take stock of the most promising control scheme for permanent magnet synchronous motors
Electrical machines consume nearly half of all the electrical power generated worldwide, making them one of the top contributors to ...
Computerized, rolling DNA motors move molecular robotics to next level
Chemists integrated computer functions into rolling DNA-based motors, opening a new realm of possibilities for miniature, molecular robots. Nature Nanotechnology ...
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Meteorites likely source of nitrogen for early Earth
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New implants linked to less infection and better recovery from orthopedic surgery
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New theory unites Einstein’s gravity with quantum mechanics
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‘Shocking’ discovery: Electricity from electric eels may transfer genetic material to nearby animals
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Why have so many new diseases developed in the bagged salads sector?
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UCLA scientists receive $9.1 million from the NCI to improve early detection methods for cancer