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When making a detour is faster - novel navigation strategies for microscopic swimmers

Researchers show that autonomous optimal navigation of microswimmers is in fact possible.

Oct 7th, 2022

New system designs nanomaterials that conduct heat in specific ways

The technique could be used to fabricate computer chips that won't get too hot while operating, or materials that can convert waste heat to energy.

Oct 7th, 2022

New form of silicon could revolutionize semiconductor industry

After a 10-year research study that started by accident and was met with skepticism, a team of mechanical engineers was able to synthesize highly dense, ultra-narrow silicon nanowires that could revolutionize the semiconductor industry.

Oct 7th, 2022

The 'dense' potential of nanostructured superconductors

Scientists use unconventional spark plasma sintering method to prepare highly dense superconducting bulk magnesium diboride with a high current density.

Oct 6th, 2022

Atomic-level 3D models show us how gadgets work

New research on semiconductors using microscopes that provide 3-D models at an atomic level could one day have an impact on your electronic gadgets.

Oct 6th, 2022

3D nanoprinting electrodes for customized treatments of disease

Scientists have pioneered a new type of microelectrode array for brain computer interface platforms.

Oct 6th, 2022

Cleaner, more cost-effective way to make useful industrial nanocrystals

Researchers developed a new, ecologically sensitive way to produce these nanocrystals through a process called high-humidity shaker aging. The new technique represents an advance over existing methods in that it costs less, uses less water, and eliminates the need for toxic solvents, all while producing higher yields.

Oct 6th, 2022

Some everyday materials have memories, and now they can be erased

News study demonstrates how to read, write, and erase memory of previous deformation in foams and emulsions used in food and pharmaceuticals.

Oct 6th, 2022

Scientists use machine learning to accelerate materials discovery

A new computational approach will improve understanding of different states of carbon and guide the search for materials yet to be discovered.

Oct 5th, 2022

Strategies for high-quality crystal growth

Researchers report how highly crystalline samples of transition metal dichalcogenides such as MoS2 and WS2 can be grown.

Oct 5th, 2022

Tool path optimization made fast tool servo machining with nanometer precision possible

Researchers developed a novel tool path generation method for driving an independently controlled fast tool servo (FTS) for freeform surface machining. Without necessity of trial and error, the method enables rapid manufacturing of high-precision freeform optics.