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Researchers reshape the energy landscape of phonons in nanocrystals

Light and vibrations intertwine inside a nanoscale cavity.

Mar 6th, 2018

Big steps toward controllable and selective fabrication of nanomaterials with prescribed structures

Researchers have developed the diagnostic tools that are being used to advance an improved and integrated understanding of plasma-based synthesis - a widely used but poorly understood tool for creating nanostructures.

Mar 6th, 2018

Precise layer growth in a superlattice controls electron coupling and magnetism

In this research, single 2-D layers of strontium iridium oxide were sandwiched between either one, two, or three layers of strontium titanium oxide to form three distinct superlattices. Researchers then used x-ray scattering to probe the magnetic structure of each superlattice.

Mar 6th, 2018

Scientists create multifunctional protein-polymer films

Researchers found that when mixing dendrimers and proteins, multilayer films are spontaneously formed and retain the activity and function of protein enzymes, which determines their potential as a material for creating biosensors and medical products.

Mar 5th, 2018

A new imaging technique to 'see' the quantum world

Scientists have invented a new imaging technique that produces rapid, precise measurements of quantum behavior in an atomic clock in the form of near-instant visual art.

Mar 5th, 2018

Modified, 3D-printable alloy shows promise for flexible electronics, soft robots

The advance paves the way toward the 3D printing of tall, complicated structures with a highly conductive gallium alloy.

Mar 5th, 2018

Roton quasiparticles observed in quantum gas

This new work paves the way for a novel understanding of paradigmatic states of quantum fluids, such as supersolids.

Mar 5th, 2018

Cleaning nanowires to get out more light

A simple chemical surface treatment improves the performance of nanowire ultraviolet light-emitting diodes.

Mar 5th, 2018

Insulator or superconductor? Physicists find graphene is both

When rotated at a 'magic angle', graphene sheets can form an insulator or a superconductor.

Mar 5th, 2018

Controlled coupling of light and matter with nano-optics

Researchers have built the foundations for a new field of nano-optics: they have succeeded in controlling the coupling of light and matter at room temperature.

Mar 5th, 2018

Capturing brain signals with soft electronics

The new technology is based on a novel elastic material composite, which is biocompatible and retains high electrical conductivity even when stretched to double its original length.

Mar 5th, 2018

Comparison shows value of DNA barcoding in selecting nanoparticles

Study supports transport of therapeutic molecules into cells.

Mar 5th, 2018

Mapping nanoscale chemical reactions inside batteries in 3-D

Researchers have developed a new technique that lets them pinpoint the location of chemical reactions happening inside lithium-ion batteries in three dimensions at the nanoscale level.

Mar 2nd, 2018

Inexpensive, novel nanotechnology method to transport blood, urine samples without refrigeration

Using nanotechnology, a team of researchers has eliminated the need for refrigeration by developing a new low-cost technique that creates a protective shield around protein biomarkers in the sample. With this method, the samples maintain 95 percent of their purity and the information on which important health-care decisions are based.

Mar 2nd, 2018

Dual frequency comb generated on a single chip using a single laser

Engineers have miniaturized dual-frequency combs by putting two frequency comb generators on a single millimeter-sized silicon-based chip; could lead to low-cost, portable sensing, and spectroscopy in the field in real-time.

Mar 2nd, 2018

Scientists observe a new quantum particle with properties of ball lightning

This knotted skyrmion may provide insight into a stable ball of plasma that could enhance future fusion reactors.

Mar 2nd, 2018

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