Carbon quantum dots can be designed to absorb specific wavelengths using atomic defects, enabling targeted optical functions and applications. The study provides a predictive framework for designing defect-encoded CQDs with controlled excitonic behavior.
SourceSaitama University·JournalComputational Materials Science·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 25, 2026
AmScope B120C-5M Compound Microscope
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Researchers at The University of Osaka developed a molecular design strategy to reconcile the trade-off between polymer material's durability and degradability. They created a tough material whose enzymatic degradation can be switched on or off using light, allowing for precise programming of its lifetime.
SourceThe University of Osaka·JournalACS Nano·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 25, 2026
A novel approach to designing crystalline organic nanofiber photosensitizers has been developed. These materials exhibit exceptional light harvesting and singlet oxygen generation capabilities, enabling rapid photooxidation of organic substrates.
SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 8, 2026
A team of researchers at the University of Pennsylvania has designed a new light-controlled cholesterol molecule that selectively targets two poorly understood sterol transport proteins, ORP1 and ORP2. This breakthrough enables precise spatiotemporal control over cholesterol's biological activity, paving the way for advanced therapeutics.
SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 15, 2025
GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter
GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter logs beta, gamma, and X-ray levels for environmental monitoring, training labs, and safety demonstrations.
The seminar, part of a DAAD-JSPS collaboration, will cover the latest topics on drug design and treatment protocols for photodynamic therapy. Researchers from Japan and Germany will present their recent research results on PDT, including nano-DDS applications.
A team of Penn engineers and materials scientists have developed a biomineral-infused concrete that captures up to 142% more CO2 than conventional mixes while using less cement. The new material is stronger, lighter, and uses fewer materials like cement.
SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania·JournalAdvanced Functional Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 9, 2025
Researchers at Dartmouth College developed a technique using light to imprint 2D and 3D images inside any polymer containing a photosensitive chemical additive. The technology enables the creation of erasable 3D displays with high resolution, applicable in surgeries, architectural designs, education, and art.
SourceDartmouth College·JournalChem·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 9, 2024
Researchers at Brookhaven National Laboratory have developed a universal method for producing functional 3D metallic and semiconductor nanostructures using DNA. The new method produces robust nanostructures from multiple material classes, opening opportunities for 3D nanoscale manufacturing.
SourceDOE/Brookhaven National Laboratory·JournalScience Advances·DateJan 24, 2024
Researchers at City University of Hong Kong have developed a new class of near-infrared-activated photo-oxidants that can effectively kill cancer cells without requiring oxygen. The discovery offers a promising direction for developing anti-cancer drugs and could overcome existing limitations of photodynamic therapies.
SourceCity University of Hong Kong·JournalNature Chemistry·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 20, 2023
Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Weather Station
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The study demonstrated that photodynamic therapy (PDT) using chlorin e-6 can effectively reduce bacterial plaque biofilms containing cariogenic microorganisms, including Streptococcus mutans. The treatment eliminated S. mutans and decreased total microorganisms by up to 3.7 units, with approximately 99% efficacy of antimicrobial activity.
SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·JournalPharmaceutics·DateFeb 2, 2022
Researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery discovered a key role for Langerhans cells in protecting the skin from UV light-induced injury. The study found that impaired Langerhans cell function contributes to photosensitivity in lupus patients, providing a potential new target for treatment.
SourceHospital for Special Surgery·JournalScience Translational Medicine·DateAug 15, 2018
A study published at the ECNP congress found that individuals with photophobia (fear of bright light) experience medium to high levels of aversion to bright light. The research suggests a possible association between photophobia and panic disorder, but further studies are needed to confirm this relationship.
SourceEuropean College of Neuropsychopharmacology·DateOct 19, 2014