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Moth-inspired nanostructures take the color out of thin films

Inspired by the structure of moth eyes, researchers at North Carolina State University have developed nanostructures that limit reflection at the interfaces where two thin films meet, suppressing the "thin-film interference" phenomenon commonly observed in nature. This can potentially improve the efficiency of thin-film solar cells and other optoelectronic devices.

Posted: May 16th, 2013

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Wie man einen Nano-Schnurrbart wachsen lässt

Physikern an der Universität Wien ist es gelungen, eine einzigartige Nano-Struktur aus Kohlenstoff zu züchten, die einem winzigen gezwirbelten Schnurrbart ähnelt. Ihre Methode könnte wegweisend für die Bildung komplexerer Nano-Netzwerke sein.

Posted: May 16th, 2013

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Graphene study confirms 40-year-old physics prediction

A team of researchers have directly observed a rare quantum effect that produces a repeating butterfly-shaped energy spectrum, confirming the longstanding prediction of this quantum fractal energy structure called Hofstadter's butterfly.

Posted: May 15th, 2013

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Smarty pants: wearable electronics will recharge your life (w/video)

Imagine having a wafer-thin touchscreen on your sleeve which, like a scene out of a Philip K. Dick novel, gives you all the functionality of a smartphone without the awkwardness of a cumbersome battery. The best part about this scenario is it may not be as far from reality as you think.

Posted: May 15th, 2013

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