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Tiny implants for cells are functional in vivo

For the first time, scientists have succeeded in integrating artificial organelles into the cells of live zebrafish embryos.

Mar 19th, 2018

Designing diamonds for medical imaging technologies

Researchers have optimized the design of laboratory-grown, synthetic diamonds.

Mar 19th, 2018

High quality graphene from nickel

A new study unveils the catalytic action of nickel in the growth of graphene sheets. The research provides new strategies to improve the industrial production of this material characterized by exceptional properties.

Mar 19th, 2018

Liquid-to-glass transition process gains clarity

Scientists have made significant experimental strides in understanding how, when and where the constantly moving atoms in molten metal 'lock' into place as the material transitions from liquid to solid glass.

Mar 19th, 2018

Nanofiber dressings heal wounds, promote regeneration

Drawing inspiration from plants and animals to restore tissue.

Mar 19th, 2018

Unexpected effect could lead to lower-power memory, computing devices

An unexpected phenomenon known as zero field switching (ZFS) could lead to smaller, lower-power memory and computing devices than presently possible.

Mar 16th, 2018

Imaging technique pulls plasmon data together

Scientists' hyperspectral method analyzes many plasmonic nanoparticles in an instant.

Mar 16th, 2018

Plasmons triggered in nanotube quantum wells

A novel quantum effect observed in a carbon nanotube film could lead to the development of unique lasers and other optoelectronic devices.

Mar 16th, 2018

Scientists create diodes made of light

Photonics researchers have achieved the extra-ordinary by creating a diode consisting of light that can be used, for the first time, in miniaturised photonic circuits.

Mar 16th, 2018

World's first observation of spin arrangements using neutron transmission

Scientists have succeeded in observing electron spin arrangements in sample materials by applying a neutron beam to a sample and quantifying the neutrons transmitted through it.