Winding borders may enhance graphene
Far from being a defect, a winding thread of odd rings at the border of two sheets of graphene has qualities that may prove valuable to manufacturers.
Feb 2nd, 2015
Read moreFar from being a defect, a winding thread of odd rings at the border of two sheets of graphene has qualities that may prove valuable to manufacturers.
Feb 2nd, 2015
Read moreThe lowly roundworm is the star of an ambitious Rice University project to measure the toxicity of nanoparticles.
Feb 2nd, 2015
Read moreNew mathematical theory may explain patterns in fingerprints, raisins, and microlenses.
Feb 2nd, 2015
Read moreA team of physicists has developed a method to monitor the properties of microscopic particles as they grow within a chemical reaction vessel, creating new opportunities to improve the quality and consistency of a wide range of industrial and consumer products. Their work offers benefits for commodities ranging from food and pharmaceuticals to perfumes and cosmetics.
Feb 2nd, 2015
Read moreScientists have developed a molecular sensor to measure 'crowding' in cells, which reflects the concentration of macromolecules present. The sensor provides quantitative information on the concentration of macromolecules in bacteria and in mammalian cells.
Feb 2nd, 2015
Read moreResearchers show that new 2D 'designer materials' can be produced to create flexible, see-through and more efficient electronic devices.
Feb 2nd, 2015
Read moreThe trajectories of small magnetic entities referred to as skyrmions have been captured and recorded with the help of X-ray holography. Researchers gained new insight from the analysis of this motion: these nanoscale vortices possess mass.
Feb 2nd, 2015
Read moreResearchers say better materials and manufacturing techniques for the nanowires could allow carmakers to harvest power from the heat wasted by exhaust systems or lead to more efficient devices to cool computer chips.
Feb 2nd, 2015
Read moreA new study explores what is preventing the reinforcing ability of carbon nanotubes from being used in a ceramic matrix.
Jan 30th, 2015
Read moreThe method can change a material's electronic band gap by up to 200 percent.
Jan 30th, 2015
Read moreResearchers have experimentally produced M�bius strips from the polarization of light, confirming a theoretical prediction that it is possible for light's electromagnetic field to assume this peculiar shape.
Jan 30th, 2015
Read moreScientists show how magnetism can manipulate the way electricity flows through a single molecule, a key step that could enable the development of magnetic field sensors for hard drives that are a tiny fraction of their present size.
Jan 30th, 2015
Read moreA novel best practice guide is now available to support the safe handling and use of nanoparticles in packaging industries.
Jan 30th, 2015
Read moreThe most popular next-generation solar cells under development may have a problem - the top layer is full of tiny pinholes, researchers have found.
Jan 30th, 2015
Read moreAn accessible new way to study molecular interactions could lower cost and time associated with discovering new drugs.
Jan 30th, 2015
Read moreBy modifying the structure of a diamond crystal, the DIADEMS project creates a new material that could be used in applications, from the creation of smart medicines to the next generation computers.
Jan 29th, 2015
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