While carbon nanotube-polymer nanocomposites have attracted enormous interest from the materials research community, a group of scientists now has evidence that a different nanotube - made from boron nitride - could offer even more strength per unit of weight.
Dec 22nd, 2015
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Researchers have developed the first type of cholesteric liquid crystal elastomers with special properties that enable it to precisely emit laser light, without the use of mirrors, while being stretched.
Dec 22nd, 2015
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Mice tumor free and protected from metastases after treatment.
Dec 22nd, 2015
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Synchronize an unlimited number of spintronic oscillators.
Dec 22nd, 2015
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Frequency-agile laser frequency combs take real-time multicolour snapshots of absorbing samples.
Dec 22nd, 2015
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In what could prove to be a significant advance in the fabrication of graphene-based nanodevices, researchers have discovered a new mechanism for assembling two-dimensional molecular 'islands' that could be used to modify graphene at the nanoscale.
Dec 22nd, 2015
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Would a jewel-encrusted snowman make the perfect Christmas present? At only 5 nanometres in size, the price might be lower than you think.
Dec 22nd, 2015
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Researchers have succeeded in quantifying the charge that is lost by a platinum nanoparticle when it is deposited onto a typical oxide support. Their work brings the possibility of designing nanoparticles with tailor-made properties a step closer.
Dec 22nd, 2015
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Scientists have developed a novel electrolyte for use in solid-state lithium batteries that overcomes many of the problems that plague other solid electrolytes while also showing signs of being compatible with next-generation cathodes.
Dec 22nd, 2015
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First-of-its kind study shows beginning stages in assembly of bacterial microcompartments.
Dec 22nd, 2015
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NanoOK is the first open-source tool that provides comprehensive alignment-based quality control and error profile analysis for the MinION platform.
Dec 21st, 2015
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Nanotube 'forest' in a microfluidic channel may help detect rare proteins and viruses.
Dec 21st, 2015
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Short electron pulses make it possible to observe a structural change in a complex molecule as if watching a film.
Dec 21st, 2015
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Making an incredibly fast photodetector is one thing, but actually measuring its speed is another.
Dec 18th, 2015
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Researchers have taken atomic-level images of individual nanoparticles during heating that could lead to improved fuel-cell technologies at lower cost, reduce dependence on imported oil and minimize greenhouse gas emissions.
Dec 18th, 2015
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Researchers have developed a technique for using chains of magnetic nanoparticles to manipulate elastic polymers in three dimensions, which could be used to remotely control new soft robots.
Dec 18th, 2015
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