Using a single laser pulse that did not switch the ferrimagnetic layer, researchers demonstrated a much faster and less energy consuming switching of the ferromagnet.
Oct 16th, 2020
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Scientists elucidate how antimony impurities improve the performance of magnesium silicide, a promising material for converting waste heat into electricity.
Oct 15th, 2020
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A rectangular robot as tiny as a few human hairs can travel throughout a colon by doing back flips, engineers have demonstrated in live animal models.
Oct 15th, 2020
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Researchers developed a biodegradable, transparent, flexible and fast-acting thermotherapy patch from plant leaves. The patch is compatible with flexible electronic applications. Plant material was used to reduce the amount of electronic waste.
Oct 15th, 2020
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It's still more science fiction than science fact, but perfect energy efficiency may be one step closer due to new research.
Oct 15th, 2020
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Scientists have developed a method for changing the physical properties of 2D materials permanently using a nanometric tip. Their approach, which involves deforming the materials, paves the way to using these materials in electronic and optoelectronic devices.
Oct 15th, 2020
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Our understanding of how light behaves has grown with the surprising discovery that colours can be seen in a new way. An example of a process called scattering, the effect occurs in some materials when light interference combines with strong electric fields.
Oct 15th, 2020
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Microchip devices produce a wide range of hues.
Oct 14th, 2020
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All therapeutic agents are encapsulated in nanocapsules with a protein shell to be delivered to the tumor. There, light irradiation triggers a cascade of events, which lead to the destruction of the tumor cells.
Oct 14th, 2020
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Although the sensor consists of only a few atoms, it contains all the functions found in commercial equivalents. This includes a sensing element, memory, data readout, and a 'reset button' that enables it to make another measurement.
Oct 14th, 2020
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Researchers have developed a new approach to printed electronics which allows ultra-low power electronic devices that could recharge from ambient light or radiofrequency noise. The approach paves the way for low-cost printed electronics that could be seamlessly embedded in everyday objects and environments.
Oct 14th, 2020
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Supercooled water zapped in just the right way enabled perfect control over the process.
Oct 14th, 2020
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Researchers have developed a layer of tungsten disulfide that is just as thin as three atomic layers - and it is luminous, flexible and also withstands external influences.
Oct 14th, 2020
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Researchers have discovered a cost-effective way to tune the spectrum of a laser to the infrared.
Oct 14th, 2020
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Recent advances in this field have made micro- and nanomotors promising devices for solving many biomedical problems.
Oct 13th, 2020
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Scientists have probed into nanostructures covering the corneas of the eyes of small fruit flies. Investigating them the team learned how to produce the safe biodegradable nanocoating with antimicrobial, anti-reflective, and self-cleaning properties in a cost-effective and eco-friendly way.
Oct 13th, 2020
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