Nanocubes with hollow interiors and surface openings whose shape, size, and location are precisely controlled could be used to load and unload materials for biomedical, catalysis, and optical sensing applications.
Jan 3rd, 2019
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A crucial step has been achieved in understanding quantum optical behavior of semiconductor nanomaterials.
Jan 2nd, 2019
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Scientists discover that it is possible to predict what type of material an unidentified element will be in bulk quantities solely based on the properties it exhibits over a limited range of the subnano to nano size r�gime.
Jan 2nd, 2019
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New research reveals a more sophisticated method for delivering light to control neurons in the brain -- which could ultimately mean turning off pain receptors or reducing the effects of severe neurological disorders.
Jan 2nd, 2019
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Device that works in rats has potential to replace electronic stimulators, drugs for pain, incontinence.
Jan 2nd, 2019
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Chemical engineering researchers develop self-powered microfluidic sheet that wraps, flaps and creeps.
Jan 2nd, 2019
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By studying the behavior of a deck of cards, and stacks of other materials, like steel and aluminum, scientists are proving the existence of a buckling phenomenon that happens inside layered materials when they are put under pressure. The discovery could shape the way researchers study the way things deform under pressure.
Jan 2nd, 2019
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A quantum algorithm for tracking complex chemical reactions with neither performing demanding post-Hartree-Fock calculations nor exponential time explosion.
Jan 2nd, 2019
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Researchers have developed a graphene-based implant able to record electrical activity in the brain at extremely low frequencies and over large areas, unlocking the wealth of information found below 0.1 Hz. The groundbreaking technology promises to enhance our understanding of the brain and pave the way for the next generation of brain-computer interfaces.
Jan 2nd, 2019
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The novel property may enable acoustic and ultrasound devices that are more resilient to noise, disorder and fabrication imperfections.
Jan 1st, 2019
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First measurement of its kind could provide stepping stone to practical quantum computing.
Jan 1st, 2019
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The visual system of Xenos peckii, an endoparasite of paper wasps, demonstrates distinct benefits for high sensitivity and high resolution, differing from the compound eyes of most insects. Taking their unique features, researchers developed an ultrathin digital camera that emulates the unique eyes of Xenos peckii.
Dec 31st, 2018
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New research refutes claims of plasmon amplification on the non-stationary graphene surface, thus providing the groundwork for the theoretical description of electromagnetic phenomena in non-stationary microwaveguides.
Dec 29th, 2018
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Researchers bond polymers to glass and metal by using surface chemistry rather than adhesives, opening doors to potential use in food production and medicine.
Dec 29th, 2018
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The films Innerspace (1987) and Fantastic Voyage (1966) saw microscopic motors whirling through the human body to check and improve its health. Minus the human pilots, similar mini molecular machines could soon bring the curative powers of these sci-fi classics closer to reality.
Dec 28th, 2018
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Scientists proposed new quasi-1D materials for potential spintronic applications, an upcoming technology that exploits the spin of electrons. They performed simulations to demonstrate the spin properties of these materials and explained the mechanisms behind their behavior.
Dec 27th, 2018
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