Scientists have improved the performance of tiny lasers by adding impurities, in a discovery which will be central to the development of low-cost biomedical sensors, quantum computing, and a faster internet.
Jul 5th, 2016
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Mimicking nature is not easy, but new insights could help create a viable artificial system of photosynthesis.
Jul 5th, 2016
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A new method pushes the frontier in imaging resolution, with the potential to distinguish individual features in single molecules.
Jul 5th, 2016
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Using artificial neural networks, researchers have examined the atomic interactions of water molecules. Based on their findings, they explain the melting temperature of ice and the density maximum at four degrees Celsius - based solely on computer simulations.
Jul 5th, 2016
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The EU-funded 2DInterFOX project is seeking new insights into the behaviour of nanomaterials - the results could help manufacturers develop new electronic and energy-related products, potentially boosting their competitiveness.
Jul 5th, 2016
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Tests in mice show the vaccines work against Ebola, influenza, and a common parasite.
Jul 4th, 2016
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Microscopy technique allows scientists to pinpoint RNA molecules in the brain.
Jul 4th, 2016
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Nanoscale images yield surprise that could push efficiency to 31 percent.
Jul 4th, 2016
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The results open up new possibilities for designing catalysts on the nanoscale with specific activity and selectivity.
Jul 4th, 2016
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Forscher haben eine neue selbstorganisierende Nano-Tinte mit einem Stempeldruckverfahren kombiniert. Damit lassen sich druckbare Materialien herstellen, die transparent sind und deren Leitfaehigkeit auch bei Verformung hoch bleibt.
Jul 4th, 2016
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Detecting pesticides and nerve gas in very low concentrations. An international team of researchers has made it possible.
Jul 4th, 2016
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Scientists have demonstrated a proof-of-concept three-dimensional paper-based microbial fuel cell (MFC) that could take advantage of capillary action to guide the liquids through the MFC system and to eliminate the need for external power.
Jul 1st, 2016
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NSF grant funds effort to find new uses for porous gold nanoparticles.
Jul 1st, 2016
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Silicon-based invention is tiny, soft, wirelessly functional.
Jul 1st, 2016
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Color-changing materials could be used to detect structural failure in energy-related equipment.
Jul 1st, 2016
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Using a combination of neutron and X-ray scattering techniques, researchers were able to solve the magnetic structure and measure the nature of the magnetic excitations in Cd2Os2O7.
Jun 30th, 2016
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