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Nanoparticle ink produces glowing holograms with simple inkjet printer

Researchers unveiled a new approach for printing luminescent structures based on nanoparticle ink. The unique optical properties of the ink were achieved by means of europium-doped zirconia.

Aug 22nd, 2017

Solidifying advanced alloy design

Multi-institution research team uses computation and experiment to understand how novel material properties form, leading to high-performance industrial uses.

Aug 22nd, 2017

Can 'large stars' anti-aging research' help future memory devices?

While investigating 'anti-aging therapy' of large stars, researchers conceptualized an ideal material that could store data for an exceptionally longer time than current short-lived devices, bringing new hints for future quantum memory technologies.

Aug 22nd, 2017

Meter-sized single-crystal graphene growth becomes possible

Researchers found a new way to prepare 5�50 square-centimeter single-crystal graphene on industrial copper foils.

Aug 22nd, 2017

Physicists find strange state of matter in superconducting crystal

The findings lay the groundwork for answering one of the most compelling questions in physics: How do correlated electron systems work, and are they related to one another?

Aug 22nd, 2017

Nanolaser can detect, kill circulating tumor cells to prevent cancer metastases

A nanolaser known as the spaser can serve as a super-bright, water-soluble, biocompatible probe capable of finding metastasized cancer cells in the blood stream and then killing these cells, according to a new research study.

Aug 22nd, 2017

Physicists resolve long-standing mystery of structure-less transition

A team of physicists use a synchrotron radiation X-ray source to probe a so-called 'structure-less' transition and develop a new understanding of molecular conductors.

Aug 22nd, 2017

Clay-based antimicrobial packaging keeps food fresh

Researchers have developed a packaging film coated with clay nanotubes packed with an antibacterial essential oil.

Aug 22nd, 2017

Creating a molecular super sponge, from the ground up

A new uranium-based metal-organic framework, NU-1301, could aid energy producers and industry.

Aug 22nd, 2017

Smart label could let you know when to toss food and cosmetics

Detecting food and cosmetic spoilage and contamination. Identifying new medicinal plants in a remote jungle. Authenticating tea and wine. Scientists have developed a low-cost, portable, paper-based sensor that can potentially carry out all of these functions with easy-to-read results.