Machine learning translates 'hidden' information to reveal chemistry in action
New method allows on-the-fly analysis of how catalysts change during reactions, providing crucial information for improving performance.
Oct 10th, 2017
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Spin-current generation gets mid-IR boost with plasmonic metamaterial
Scientists add plasmonic metamaterials to spintronic devices to enhance spin-current generation from the heat produced in the mid-infrared regime.
Oct 10th, 2017
Read moreSilicon is liberated from Abbot's Flatland
Researchers have found a way to pack various laser-written structures deep inside silicon chips.
Oct 10th, 2017
Read moreMissing atoms in a forgotten crystal bring luminescence
A little-studied member of the perovskite family of materials could find use in a range of electronic devices, after researchers discovered the secret of its strong photoluminescence.
Oct 10th, 2017
Read moreA particle accelerator on a microchip
The largest particle accelerator in the world has a circumference of around 26 kilometres. Researchers are attempting to go to the other extreme by building the world's smallest machine of this kind - a particle accelerator that fits on a microchip.
Oct 10th, 2017
Read moreSingle 'solitons' promising for optical technologies
Researchers are a step closer to harnessing single pulses of light called solitons, using tiny ring-shaped microresonators, in findings that could aid efforts to develop advanced sensors, high-speed optical communications and research tools.
Oct 9th, 2017
Read moreBacteria self-organize to build working sensors
Bacteria with synthetic gene circuit self-assemble to build working device with gold nanoparticles.
Oct 9th, 2017
Read moreThe first map of switchable liquids
For the first time, scientists confirmed distinct regions in popular carbon capture and synthesis solvent.
Oct 9th, 2017
Read morePrototype shows how tiny photodetectors can double their efficiency
New research invokes quantum mechanical processes that occur when two atomically thin materials are stacked together.
Oct 9th, 2017
Read moreA zero-index waveguide
Researchers directly observe infinitely long wavelengths for the first time.
Oct 9th, 2017
Read moreExploring the origin of chiralty in carbon nanotubes
Researchers study chirality abundances of carbon nanotubes grown on floating liquid gallium droplets, which excludes the influence of catalyst features, and compared them with abundances grown on solid ruthenium nanoparticles.
Oct 9th, 2017
Read moreNanoparticles that stick wounds together
In spite of medical advances, wound-related complications arising after operations can still be life-threatening. In order to avoid these complications in the future, researchers have developed a new nanoparticle-based tissue glue.
Oct 9th, 2017
Read moreNovel circuit design boosts wearable thermoelectric generators
Using flexible conducting polymers and novel circuitry patterns printed on paper, researchers have demonstrated proof-of-concept wearable thermoelectric generators that can harvest energy from body heat to power simple biosensors for measuring heart rate, respiration or other factors.
Oct 9th, 2017
Read moreA new way to improve solar cells can also benefit self-driving cars
By figuring out how to help solar cells capture more photons, a team of engineers unexpectedly improved the collision-avoidance systems of autonomous cars.
Oct 8th, 2017
Read moreRobocasting metal-organic framework materials into practical configuration
Using 3D-printing techniques, researchers have fabricated two types of 3D-printed MOF monoliths. The obtained structures were physically and structurally characterized and compared with the MOF powders.
Oct 7th, 2017
Read moreA dash of gold improves microlasers
The precious metal provides a nano solution for improving disease detection, defense and cybersecurity applications.
Oct 6th, 2017
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