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World's fastest gas detector

Using new photonics technology, European scientists are developing a multi-gas detector that can spot dozens of harmful emissions with a single sensor in milliseconds, delivering a breakthrough for the prevention climate change.

Nov 18th, 2016

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Engineers make nanoscale 'muscles' powered by DNA

By carefully incorporating strands of custom DNA into different layers of flexible films, researchers can force those films to bend, curl and even flip over by introducing the right DNA cue. They could also reverse these changes by way of different DNA cues.

Nov 18th, 2016

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Patterns that push the limits

What about putting your logo on LED lamp to project the picture on the wall? Or do you want your money to shine in different nano-colours depending on the value? With a new method this is possible.

Nov 18th, 2016

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Using sound waves to move liquids at the nanoscale (w/video)

A team of mechanical engineers has successfully used acoustic waves to move fluids through small channels at the nanoscale. The breakthrough is a first step toward the manufacturing of small, portable devices that could be used for drug discovery and microrobotics applications.

Nov 18th, 2016

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Bright colors by nanotechnology

Microscopic analysis of blue tarantula inspires production of nanostructures - bright colors that are independent of the viewing angle for textile, packaging, and cosmetic industries.

Nov 17th, 2016

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Making spintronic neurons sing in unison

Scientists have taught two different emerging classes of nano-scopic microwave signal oscillators, which can be used as future spintronic neurons, to sing in unison with their neighbours.

Nov 16th, 2016

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