An infinite chain of hydrogen atoms is just about the simplest bulk material imaginable - a never-ending single-file line of protons surrounded by electrons. Yet a new computational study combining four cutting-edge methods finds that the modest material boasts fantastic and surprising quantum properties.
Sep 14th, 2020
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Researchers describe a technique for using LEGO-like elements at the scale of a few billionths of a meter. Further, they are able to cajole these design elements to self-assemble, with each LEGO piece identifying its proper mate and linking up in a precise sequence to complete the desired nanostructure.
Sep 14th, 2020
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A new study shows that RNA nanoparticles have elastic and rubbery properties that help explain why these particles target tumors so efficiently and why they possess lower toxicity in animal studies.
Sep 14th, 2020
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Researchers solve the mystery of observed quasi-crystalline structures with the help of state-of-the-art electron microscopy.
Sep 14th, 2020
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A closer look at gold nanoparticles, which were welded together by laser excitation, revealed interesting insights on the atomic structure and how it influences the physical properties of the system.
Sep 14th, 2020
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New study details the molecular-level design of materials that enable clean and sustainable water evaporation energy to be harvested and efficiently converted into motion with the potential to power future mechanical devices and machines.
Sep 14th, 2020
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Scientists have developed an easier way to generate electrons for nanoscale imaging and sensing, providing a useful new tool for material science, bioimaging and fundamental quantum research.
Sep 14th, 2020
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Scientists succeeded in having several different nanocapsules work in tandem to amplify a natural signaling cascade and influence cell behavior.
Sep 14th, 2020
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Material scientists have presented antibacterial nano-coatings based on boron nitride, which are highly effective against microbial pathogens (up to 99.99%). They can become a safe alternative to the usual antibiotics in implantology since they do not have typical negative side effects.
Sep 14th, 2020
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Ultraviolet light endangers the integrity of human genetic information and may cause skin cancer. For the first time, researchers have demonstrated that DNA damage may also occur far away from the point of incidence of the radiation.
Sep 14th, 2020
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Researchers have developed highly thermally conductive polyimide film with superior flexibility and electrical insulation.
Sep 14th, 2020
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Scientists have discovered the possibility to prepare one-atom thin platinum for use as a chemical sensor.
Sep 14th, 2020
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A newly funded NATO project aims at investigating a novel nanotechnology-based biosensor specifically utilized for the detection of harmful bacteria intentionally or unintentionally dispersed in potable water.
Sep 13th, 2020
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A new study provides new insight into the behaviour of rotating superfluids, including the emergence of a 'top hat' shaped super-vortex phenomenon. Fundamental understanding of the behaviour of vortices in superfluids is vital to the search for ultra-energy efficient electronics based on superfluid transistors.
Sep 13th, 2020
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Nonlinear reactions of warm dense matter described for the first time.
Sep 12th, 2020
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Researchers have shown why intense, pure red colours in nature are mainly produced by pigments, instead of the structural colour that produces bright blue and green hues.
Sep 12th, 2020
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