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Titanium + gold = new gold standard for artificial joints

Researchers discover titanium-gold alloy that is 4 times harder than most steels.

Jul 20th, 2016

New reaction for the synthesis of nanostructures

Researchers have developed a new chemical reaction for the synthesis of low-dimensional polymers that can be rationalised as phthalocyanine derivatives.

Jul 20th, 2016

Applying silicon nanoparticles to diagnose and fight cancer

For the first time the ability of silicon nanoparticles to penetrate into the diseased cells effectively and dissolve completely after delivering the drug was shown.

Jul 20th, 2016

Functionalized surfaces with tailored wettability determine Influenza A infectivity

Scientists present a study of the external membrane of Influenza A virus envelope, which sheds light on the mechanisms by which substrates with different wettability can interact with the lipid envelope of bacteria and viruses. Their findings pave the way for the design of new and more effective antimicrobial surfaces.

Jul 20th, 2016

Quantum drag

Physicists say current in one iron magnetic sheet can create quantized spin waves in another, separate sheet.

Jul 20th, 2016

Garnet-type fast ionic conductor for all-solid-state lithium battery

Development of garnet-type fast ionic conducting oxide for application to all-solid-state lithium battery.

Jul 20th, 2016

When magnetism meets topology

Researchers have discovered that the magnetic moments in pyrochlore iridates indeed order in the all-in all-out structure. This confirms theoretical predictions and allows the elusive correlated Weyl semimetal state to be realised in these materials.

Jul 20th, 2016

Surface tension can sort droplets for biomedical applications

Scientists describe their most recent innovation in engineered superomniphobic surfaces.

Jul 20th, 2016

Controlling anisotropy

Device architecture that can tune a material's magnetic properties could reduce the power consumption of memories.

Jul 20th, 2016

New nanoscale technologies could revolutionize microscopes, study of disease

Research completed through a collaboration of engineers, biologists, and chemists could transform how scientists study molecules and cells at sub-microscopic (nanoscale) levels.

Jul 20th, 2016

Asymmetrical magnetic microbeads turned into micro-robots

Thanks to the ordering effects of two-faced magnetic beads, they can be turned into useful tools controlled by a changing external magnetic field.

Jul 19th, 2016

Minimalist swimming microrobots

Researchers have developed a fabrication method for swimming microrobots with minimalist geometric requirements, reducing technological constraints.

Jul 19th, 2016

New technique developed for effective dye removal and low-cost water purification

Scientists have developed a novel and versatile approach for synthesizing silver-based hybrid nanoparticles using laser-induced fabrication, demonstrating the nano-composite's potential as high-performance adsorbent for dye removal and low-cost water purification.

Jul 19th, 2016