The trajectories of small magnetic entities referred to as skyrmions have been captured and recorded with the help of X-ray holography. Researchers gained new insight from the analysis of this motion: these nanoscale vortices possess mass.
Feb 2nd, 2015
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Researchers say better materials and manufacturing techniques for the nanowires could allow carmakers to harvest power from the heat wasted by exhaust systems or lead to more efficient devices to cool computer chips.
Feb 2nd, 2015
Read moreA new study explores what is preventing the reinforcing ability of carbon nanotubes from being used in a ceramic matrix.
Jan 30th, 2015
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The method can change a material's electronic band gap by up to 200 percent.
Jan 30th, 2015
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Researchers have experimentally produced M�bius strips from the polarization of light, confirming a theoretical prediction that it is possible for light's electromagnetic field to assume this peculiar shape.
Jan 30th, 2015
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Scientists show how magnetism can manipulate the way electricity flows through a single molecule, a key step that could enable the development of magnetic field sensors for hard drives that are a tiny fraction of their present size.
Jan 30th, 2015
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A novel best practice guide is now available to support the safe handling and use of nanoparticles in packaging industries.
Jan 30th, 2015
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The most popular next-generation solar cells under development may have a problem - the top layer is full of tiny pinholes, researchers have found.
Jan 30th, 2015
Read moreAn accessible new way to study molecular interactions could lower cost and time associated with discovering new drugs.
Jan 30th, 2015
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By modifying the structure of a diamond crystal, the DIADEMS project creates a new material that could be used in applications, from the creation of smart medicines to the next generation computers.
Jan 29th, 2015
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Finding out whether you have been infected with dengue may soon be as easy as spitting into a rapid test kit. The paper-based disposable device will allow dengue-specific antibodies to be detected easily from saliva within 20 minutes. This device is currently undergoing further development for commercialization.
Jan 29th, 2015
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Quantum chemical calculations have been used to solve big mysteries in space. Soon the same calculations may be used to produce tomorrow's cancer drugs.
Jan 29th, 2015
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A magnetic field controllable dry adhesive device is manufactured. The normal adhesion force can be increased or decreased depending on the presence of an applied magnetic field.
Jan 28th, 2015
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A spider commonly found in garden centres in Britain is giving fresh insights into how to spin incredibly long and strong fibres just a few nanometres thick.
Jan 28th, 2015
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Researchers have developed a comprehensive model to explain how electrons flow inside new types of solar cells made of tiny crystals. The model allows for a better understanding of such cells and may help to increase their efficiency.
Jan 28th, 2015
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Although terahertz spectroscopy has great potential, especially for environmental monitoring and security screening applications, it previously could not be used effectively to study nanocrystals or molecules at extremely low concentrations. An international team has found a solution to this problem by increasing the technique's sensitivity using metallic nanostructures.
Jan 28th, 2015
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