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MRI contrast agent locates and distinguishes aggressive from slow-growing breast cancer
A new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agent being tested by researchers not only pinpoints breast cancers at early stages but differentiates between aggressive and slow-growing types.
Posted: Sep 25th, 2017
Read morePlatinum clusters with precise numbers of atoms for preparative-scale catalysis
Scientists have developed a fully scalable method for the synthesis of atom-precise platinum clusters for potential use in catalytic applications. This method could provide a new pathway for large-scale production of atom-precise clusters.
Posted: Sep 25th, 2017
Read moreDancing electrons lose the race
Atoms emit electrons when a material is irradiated with light at a sufficiently high frequency. Previously, physics had assumed that the motion of these photoelectrons is determined by the properties of the material. In a new study, physicists show that it is the interplay of the electrons within the atom that is decisive.
Posted: Sep 23rd, 2017
Read moreEnhancing the sensing capabilities of diamonds with quantum properties
Researchers have shown how they can create more nitrogen-vacancy centers, which makes sensing magnetic fields easier, using a relatively simple method that can be done in many labs.
Posted: Sep 22nd, 2017
Read moreA new way to enhance the capacity of memory devices
A new study reveals how topological vortices found in low-dimensional materials can be both displaced and erased and restored again by the electrical field within nanoparticles.
Posted: Sep 22nd, 2017
Read moreAssembly of nanoparticles proceeds like a zipper
According to scientists, nature's own charged nanoparticles - protein cages and viruses - can be utilized to determine the structure of composite nanomaterials.
Posted: Sep 22nd, 2017
Read moreResearchers demonstrate quantum teleportation of patterns of light
Technique paves the way for high bit-rate secure long distance quantum communication.
Posted: Sep 22nd, 2017
Read moreNew analysis explains role of defects in metal oxides
Harnessing these imperfections could have implications for computer memory and energy conversion.
Posted: Sep 22nd, 2017
Read moreApplication of air-sensitive semiconductors in nanoelectronics
2-D semiconductor gallium selenide in encapsulated nanoelectronic devices.
Posted: Sep 21st, 2017
Read moreFour elements make 2-D optical platform
Scientists have discovered a two-dimensional alloy with an optical bandgap that can be tuned by the temperature used to grow it.
Posted: Sep 21st, 2017
Read moreStable magnetic bit of three atoms
Scientists have experimentally realized a ferromagnetic particle composed of only three iron atoms which can serve as a bit for the magnetic storage of information.
Posted: Sep 21st, 2017
Read moreRapid imaging of granular matter
Researchers have developed a method by which pictures of the inside of granular systems can be taken ten thousand times faster than before.
Posted: Sep 21st, 2017
Read moreStopping problem ice - by cracking it
By manipulating substructures in a special silicone coating, researchers have reduced the ability of ice to stick to a surface to record lows.
Posted: Sep 21st, 2017
Read moreEngineers 3-D print high-strength aluminum, solve welding problem using nanoparticles
Engineers have developed a technique for successfully 3D printing high-strength aluminum alloys that opens the door to additive manufacturing of engineering-relevant alloys.
Posted: Sep 20th, 2017
Read moreScientists make atoms-thick Post-It notes for solar cells and circuits
A new study describes an innovative method to make stacks of semiconductors just a few atoms thick.
Posted: Sep 20th, 2017
Read moreScientists create world's first 'molecular robot' capable of building molecules
The nanorobots can be programmed to move and build molecular cargo, using a tiny robotic arm.
Posted: Sep 20th, 2017
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