Detection for the masses
Researchers develop mass spectrometry for general use.
Posted: Jul 7th, 2017
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A duet of firsts: Imaging chemical building blocks
Scientists break the bottleneck of imaging complex building blocks for molecular sieves and catalysts.
Posted: Jul 7th, 2017
Read moreScientists get first direct look at how electrons 'dance' with vibrating atoms
A precise new way to study materials shows this 'electron-phonon coupling' can be far stronger than predicted, and could potentially play a role in unconventional superconductivity.
Posted: Jul 6th, 2017
Read moreNew material may help cut battery costs for electric cars, cellphones
A novel manganese and sodium-ion-based material might become a contender for batteries, offering a potentially lower-cost, more ecofriendly option to fuel next-generation devices and electric cars.
Posted: Jul 6th, 2017
Read moreCreating unique atomic-scale IDs based on the irregularities found in 2D materials
Scientists have created unique atomic-scale IDs based on the irregularities found in 2D materials like graphene.
Posted: Jul 6th, 2017
Read moreRole of cooperativity in hydrophobic interactions revealed in real-time monitoring
Researchers designed an innovative microfluidic mixer that monitors the fluorescence induced by hydrophobic aggregation.
Posted: Jul 6th, 2017
Read moreClassical mechanics helps control quantum computers
An international team of researchers has succeeded in extracting a fault tolerant manipulation of quanta from an effect of classical mechanics.
Posted: Jul 6th, 2017
Read moreToward 'invisible' wearable sensors with gold nanowires
Researchers report on a transparent and stretchable strain sensor using percolating networks of 'soft' gold nanowires and 'rigid' silver nanowires which are fabricated through simple and solution-processable approach.
Posted: Jul 6th, 2017
Read moreStrength and weakness in nanoparticle glasses
Researchers propose a description for the microscopic mechanism of fragility transitions in glasses of compressible colloids, based on the regulation of osmotic equilibrium.
Posted: Jul 6th, 2017
Read moreSquid-inspired proteins can act as programmable assemblers of 2D materials
Squid-inspired proteins can act as programmable assemblers of 2D materials, like graphene oxide, to form hybrid materials with minute spacing between layers suitable for high-efficiency devices including flexible electronics, energy storage systems and mechanical actuators.
Posted: Jul 5th, 2017
Read more3D integration of nanotechnologies on a single chip
Advance points toward new generation of computers for coming superstorm of data.
Posted: Jul 5th, 2017
Read moreThe comeback kid - black phosphorus and its new potential
Scientists report that some commonly held assumptions about black phosphorus are incorrect and that the material is exceptionally tunable.
Posted: Jul 5th, 2017
Read more'Nanolock' detects cancer mutation; could lead to early diagnoses, personalized therapies
Researchers have developed an accurate and sensitive method that can recognize a particular mutation in the genetic code that has been implicated in the disease. It could help physicians diagnose cancers earlier and treat them with individualized therapies.
Posted: Jul 5th, 2017
Read moreNuclear magnetic resonance scanner for individual proteins
Thanks to improved resolution, a quantum sensor can now identify individual atoms in biomolecules.
Posted: Jul 5th, 2017
Read moreStructure and behavior of permanent magnets on the atomic level
Scientists explored on an atomic level how changes in iron content influence the micro-structure of samarium-cobalt based permanent magnets.
Posted: Jul 5th, 2017
Read moreQuantum dots make the leap from TVs to antibacterial eye drops
Researchers report that quantum dots may someday provide relief for eye infections resulting from contact lens wear, trauma or some types of surgeries.
Posted: Jul 5th, 2017
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