Shape Changers Bioengineering researchers have found that changing the shape of chemotherapy drug nanoparticles from spherical to rod-shaped made them up to 10,000 times more effective at targeting and delivering anti-cancer drugs to breast cancer cells. The findings could have a game-changing impact on the effectiveness of anti-cancer therapies.
Capturing the Sun’s Energy Using a “forest” of gold nanorods, scientists at UCSB are developing a new method of harvesting the Sun’s energy. Though still in its infancy, the research promises to convert sunlight into energy using a process based on metals that are more robust than the semiconductors used in conventional methods.
Art on The Table explores the diversity of approaches that artists and craftsmen take to celebrate three human essentials: art-making, eating, and drinking. A range of cultures and materials are reflected, through May 12.