Previously thought to be impossible, the discovery of monolayer amorphous carbon (MAC) could finally settle a decades-old debate of exactly how atoms are arranged in amorphous solids, and open up potential applications.
Jan 8th, 2020
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Researchers observed the ultrafast reaction of nanodroplets of helium after excitation with extreme ultraviolet radiation (XUV) using a free-electron laser in real time.
Jan 8th, 2020
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For the first time, physicists have successfully converted electrical signals into photons and radiated them in specific directions using a low-footprint optical antenna that is only 800 nanometres in size.
Jan 8th, 2020
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A new method of producing carbon nanotubes has been given the green light by researchers, meaning work in this crucial field can continue.
Jan 7th, 2020
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A new method to fit together layers of semiconductors as thin as a few nanometres has resulted in not only a scientific discovery but also a new type of transistor for high-power electronic devices.
Jan 7th, 2020
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Nanomedicine is making headways. However, the tiny nanoparticles that are being used as carriers for drugs could find their way into water, soil and air. Researchers are investigating potential risks.
Jan 7th, 2020
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Engineers design on-skin electronic device providing a personal air conditioner without needing electricity.
Jan 6th, 2020
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Freestanding clusters of twenty gold atoms take the shape of a pyramid, researchers discovered. This is in contrast with most elements, which organize themselves by forming shells around one central atom.
Jan 6th, 2020
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Researchers manipulate natural process to boost cells' antibacterial properties.
Jan 6th, 2020
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New analysis reveals never-before-seen details about a type of thin film being explored for advanced microelectronics.
Jan 6th, 2020
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Researchers have developed new nanoscale technology to image and measure more of the stresses and strains on materials under high pressures.
Jan 6th, 2020
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Researchers report an efficient method for filling a batch of nanopipettes with a pore opening below 10 nanometer. The method is based on the application of a temperature gradient to the nanopipette tips so that residual air bubbles are driven out.
Jan 6th, 2020
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Physicists have used computer modeling to refine the melting curve of graphite that has been studied for over 100 years, with inconsistent findings. They also found that graphene 'melting' is in fact sublimation.
Jan 6th, 2020
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Researchers have demonstrated that the coupling elements in magnonic logic circuits are so crucial that a poorly selected waveguide can lead to signal loss. The physicists developed a parametric model for predicting the waveguide configuration that avoids signal loss, built a prototype waveguide, and tested the model in an experiment.
Jan 2nd, 2020
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Researchers invented a unique way for different types of quantum technology to 'talk' to each other using sound. The study provides a step towards bringing quantum technology closer to reality.
Dec 30th, 2019
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Researchers found a way to create lasers smaller than red blood cells. These microlasers convert infrared light into light at higher frequencies. Made from nanoparticles, these are among the smallest, continuously emitting lasers of their kind ever reported.
Dec 30th, 2019
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