Researchers use nanotechnology to engineer ligament replacements
Researchers created a tri-component, synthetic graft for reconstructing torn anterior cruciate ligaments.
Dec 30th, 2014
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Review of studies on exotic superfluids in spin-orbit coupled Fermi gases
Scientists have reviewed the recent theoretical studies on various novel pairing superfluid phases in spin-orbit coupled ultracold Fermi gases. They showed that spin-orbit coupling modifies the single-particle spectra, which gives rise to exotic few-body correlations and interesting pairing states.
Dec 30th, 2014
Read moreA repulsive material
In a world-first achievement, scientists have developed a new hydrogel whose properties are dominated by electrostatic repulsion, rather than attractive interactions.
Dec 30th, 2014
Read moreIntroducing Graphene Study 2015
As part of its extensive education and outreach activities, Europe's Graphene Flagship will soon stage a second Graphene Study week. This will take place from 23-28 March 2015 in Kaprun, Austria.
Dec 30th, 2014
Read moreMicroscopy reveals how atom-high steps impede oxidation of metal surfaces
A new study reveals that certain features of metal surfaces can stop the process of oxidation in its tracks. The findings could be relevant to understanding and perhaps controlling oxidation in a wide range of materials.
Dec 29th, 2014
Read moreDetecting extraterrestrial life through nanoscale vibrations
Scientists have developed an extremely sensitive yet simple motion detector that can be built easily by adapting already-existent technology. The system has proven accurate with detecting bacteria, yeast, and even cancer cells, and is considered for the rapid testing of drugs and even the detection of extraterrestrial life.
Dec 29th, 2014
Read moreStudy unveils new half-light half-matter quantum particles
In a pioneering study, researchers were able to discover half-light, half-matter particles in atomically thin semiconductors consisting of two-dimensional layer of molybdenum and sulfur atoms arranged similar to graphene.
Dec 29th, 2014
Read moreA qubit candidate shines brighter
Precisely placing imperfections called 'nitrogen vacancy centers' within nano-sized diamond structures can boost their fluorescence, a key step toward using the defects in future quantum computers.
Dec 29th, 2014
Read moreGummy bears under antiparticle fire
Gelatin is used in the pharmaceutical industry to encapsulate active agents. It protects against oxidation and overly quick release. Nanopores in the material have a significant influence on this, yet they are difficult to investigate. In experiments on gummy bears, researchers have now transferred a methodology to determine the free volume of gelatin preparations.
Dec 29th, 2014
Read moreMagnetic vortices: Controlling core switching in Pac-man disks
Magnetic vortices in thin films can encode information in the perpendicular magnetization pointing up or down relative to the vortex core. These binary states could be useful for non-volatile data storage devices such as RAM memories, but the switching between them must be fast and energy-efficient.
Dec 24th, 2014
Read moreInnovative nanophotonics: Integrating quantum light sources with nanofibers for quantum internet applications
Integrating quantum light sources e.g. single quantum dot / single atom, into specially designed nanofibers holds the potential to revolutionize distributed quantum networks for secure, ultra-high speed communication.
Dec 24th, 2014
Read moreGetting into your head: Gelatin nanoparticles could deliver drugs to the brain
Stroke victims could have more time to seek treatment that could reduce harmful effects on the brain, thanks to tiny blobs of gelatin that could deliver the medication to the brain noninvasively.
Dec 24th, 2014
Read moreHow electrons split: New evidence of exotic behaviors
In certain materials where the electrons are constrained in a quasi one-dimensional world, they appear to split into a magnet and an electrical charge, which can move freely and independently of each other. A longstanding question has been whether or not similar phenomenon can happen in more than one dimension. Researchers have uncovered new evidence showing that this can happen in quasi two-dimensional magnetic materials.
Dec 23rd, 2014
Read moreNanocellulose filter cleans dirty industry
Researchers have developed prototypes of nano-cellulose based filters with high purification capacity towards environmentally hazardous contaminants from industrial effluents eg. process industries.
Dec 23rd, 2014
Read more'Mind the gap' between atomically thin materials
When it comes to engineering single-layer atomic structures, 'minding the gap' will help researchers create artificial electronic materials one atomic layer at a time, according to a team of materials scientists.
Dec 23rd, 2014
Read moreNon-invasive nanoscale method can detect Alzheimer's disease early
MRI probe technology shows brain toxins in living animals for first time.
Dec 23rd, 2014
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