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Chemists' synthesis of silicon oxides opens 'new world in a grain of sand'

In an effort that reaches back to the 19th-century laboratories of Europe, a discovery by chemistry researchers establishes new research possibilities for silicon chemistry and the semiconductor industry. The study gives details on the first time chemists have been able to trap molecular species of silicon oxides.

Apr 24th, 2015

A light switch for superconductivity

A single layer of molecules allows an insulator to be turned into a superconductor using light.

Apr 24th, 2015

Novel method takes quantum sensing to new level

Thermal imaging, microscopy and ultra-trace sensing could take a quantum leap with a new technique.

Apr 23rd, 2015

Researchers add a new (graphene) wrinkle to cell culture

Using a technique that introduces tiny wrinkles into sheets of graphene, researchers have developed new textured surfaces for culturing cells in the lab that better mimic the complex surroundings in which cells grow in the body.

Apr 23rd, 2015

Silver nanoclusters inside synthetic DNA create tunable fluorescent array

Researchers cradle silver nanoclusters inside synthetic DNA to create a programmed, tunable fluorescent array.

Apr 23rd, 2015

Highly conductive germanium nanowires made by a simple, one-step process

For the first time, germanium nanowires have been deposited on indium tin oxide substrate by a simple, one-step process called electrodeposition.

Apr 23rd, 2015

A leap for artificial leaves

New technique could open door to producing alternative-energy devices more cheaply.

Apr 23rd, 2015

Protein harnesses power of 'silly walks' (w/video)

The 'stiff-legged' walk of a motor protein along a tightrope-like filament has been captured for the first time.

Apr 23rd, 2015

Fast and accurate 3-D imaging technique to track optically trapped particles

Researchers describe the development of a novel technique to precisely track the 3-D positions of optically trapped particles having complicated geometry in high speed.

Apr 23rd, 2015

Nanotech-enabled moisturizer speeds healing of diabetic skin wounds

Spherical nucleic acids silence gene that interferes with wound healing.

Apr 23rd, 2015

Nanotechnology enables glass-free 3D holograms

Researchers have shown the capacity of a technique using graphene oxide and complex laser physics to create a pop-up floating display without the need for 3D glasses.

Apr 23rd, 2015

Ultra-sensitive sensor detects individual electrons

Researchers created an electronic device so accurate that it can detect the charge of a single electron in less than one microsecond. It has been dubbed the 'gate sensor' and could be applied in quantum computers of the future to read information stored in the charge or spin of a single electron.