Sensor for smart textiles survives washing machine, cars and hammers (w/video)
Researchers have developed an ultra-sensitive, seriously resilient strain sensor that can be embedded in textiles and soft robotic systems.
Nov 12th, 2020
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Nanometric carbon nitride photocatalysts with 'a la carte' properties
Scientists determined that simple, post-synthetic structural modifications can greatly influence the photocatalytic activity of carbon nitrides.
Nov 12th, 2020
Read moreResearchers trap electrons to create elusive crystal
Researchers stacked two-dimensional semiconductors to create a moir� superlattice structure that traps electrons in a repeating pattern, ultimately forming the long-hypothesized Wigner crystal.
Nov 11th, 2020
Read moreModelling microswimmers for drug delivery
Mathematical models of cell motion in viscous liquids that show how this motion is affected by the presence of surfactant coating have applications in the design of artificial microswimmers for targeted drug delivery, micro-surgery and other applications.
Nov 11th, 2020
Read moreThe surprising strength of liquid crystals
In the quest for safer and longer-lasting batteries for electric cars, trucks, and planes, researchers explore a new class of materials to suppress the formation of dendrites.
Nov 11th, 2020
Read moreCloth face masks that can be disinfected by 1 hour of daylight
Researchers have developed a special type of cotton face mask that kills up to 99.9999% of bacteria and viruses within 60 minutes of daylight exposure.
Nov 11th, 2020
Read moreSticky electrons: When repulsion turns into attraction
For years, physicists have been studying strange phenomena - now they have found an explanation that could help to understand unconventional types of superconductivity.
Nov 11th, 2020
Read more3D graphene framework high-performance supercapacitors with ultra-high energy storage density
Researchers grew laser-induced ultra-thick 3D graphene frameworks directly on synthesized polyimide by optimizing the thermal sensitivity of polyimide to increase laser penetration depth.
Nov 11th, 2020
Read moreSorting out viruses with nanopores and machine learning
Researchers have developed a label-free method for identifying respiratory viruses based on changes in electrical current when they pass through silicon nanopores, which may lead to new rapid COVID-19 tests.
Nov 11th, 2020
Read moreTips for making nanographene
A new and efficient way to create nanographene for power and display devices.
Nov 11th, 2020
Read moreScientists use bacteria as micro-3D printers for nanocellulose (w/video)
Technique creates highly customised structures that could be used in regenerative medicine.
Nov 10th, 2020
Read moreGetting single-crystal diamond ready for electronics
Researchers polished the hardest known material without damaging it, which will help accelerate its use in advanced electronics.
Nov 10th, 2020
Read moreBees build their honeycombs like a crystal
Scientists reveal one of the secrets of nature for which there is no apparent explanation: the mathematical pattern followed by bees when making their perfect honeycombs.
Nov 10th, 2020
Read moreMaking complex 3D nanosuperconductors with DNA self-assembly
Complex 3D nanoscale architectures based on DNA self-assembly can conduct electricity without resistance and may provide a platform for fabricating quantum computing and sensing devices.
Nov 10th, 2020
Read moreResearchers decode thermal conductivity with light
Scientists examined a highly efficient thermoelectric material in a new way - by using light.
Nov 9th, 2020
Read more3D model shows bacterial motor in action
Scientists have uncovered details of how the bacterial propeller, known as the flagellum, switches between counterclockwise and clockwise rotation, allowing it to control its movement. The findings include a model that shows structural changes happening within portions of the flagellar motor.
Nov 9th, 2020
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