New 'molecular trap' cleans more radioactive waste from nuclear fuel rods

09-Oct-2017 - A new method for capturing radioactive waste from nuclear power plants is cheaper and more effective than current methods, a potential boon for the energy industry, according to new research. "Our capture method by far outperforms all current technologies and may change the landscape of energy ...

Crystals detect threats to national security

Wake Forest University and Fisk University awarded $900,000 to detect nuclear threats

19-Jul-2011 - Using a crystal ball to protect homeland security might seem far-fetched, but researchers at Wake Forest University and Fisk University have partnered to develop crystals that can be used to detect nuclear threats, radioactive material or chemical bombs more accurately and affordably.The research ...

Researchers effectively treat tumors with use of nanotubes

05-Aug-2009 - By injecting man-made, microscopic tubes into tumors and heating them with a quick, 30-second zap of a laser, scientists have discovered a way to effectively kill kidney tumors in nearly 80 percent of mice. Researchers say that the finding suggests a potential future cancer treatment for ...

New method for detecting nitroxyl will boost cardiac drug research

07-Jul-2009 - Wake Forest University scientists have developed a new research tool in the pursuit of heart medications based on the compound nitroxyl by identifying unique chemical markers for its presence in biological systems. Nitroxyl, a cousin to the blood-vessel relaxing compound nitric oxide, has been ...