Now there is definitive, experimental proof that at the nanoscale, the notion of multiple thin materials with distinct vibrations no longer holds. If the materials are thin, their atoms arrange identically, so that their vibrations are similar and present everywhere.
Feb 4th, 2022
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A peacock's colors are visible to the naked eye for reasons that are completely different than why we see them in paint. Using nature's approach to create dyes and colors can result in non-toxic substances.
Feb 4th, 2022
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Ultrathin electronics can now be laminated onto curved surfaces using heat-shrinkable polymers.
Feb 4th, 2022
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Breakthrough could enable large-scale manufacturing of nanomaterials for industry.
Feb 4th, 2022
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Study finds atomic-scale ordering of elements in a metallic alloy that is responsible for alloy's increased strength.
Feb 4th, 2022
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Two of the main drawbacks of using tin (Sn)-based metal halide perovskites (MHPs) in thin-film transistors have been simultaneously solved by an innovative hybrid 2D/3D structure. This will help unlock the potential of environmentally benign Sn-based MHPs in CMOS technology, paving the way for flexible and printable electronic devices.
Feb 4th, 2022
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Findings could help resolve a 60-year-old mystery and lead to applications in temperature-sensitive devices and energy-efficient systems.
Feb 4th, 2022
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Researchers review the potential of organic electrochemical transistors in in vivo bioelectronic devices, which are devices suitable to be used within a living organism.
Feb 4th, 2022
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In a landmark discovery, researchers have realised the non-contact manipulation of liquid metal. The metals can be controlled to move in any direction, and manipulated into unique, levitated shapes such as loops and squares by using a small voltage and a magnet.
Feb 4th, 2022
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Researchers report unprecedented observations of the formation of oscillatory bifurcation patterns on the surface of solidified liquid metals. The outcomes showcase exciting potentials of liquid metals and enrich the library of technologically important solidification structures.
Feb 3rd, 2022
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Researchers have developed a new type of printing process that involves removing material rather than depositing it. Their method could be particularly useful for printing banknotes and ID documents, for example.
Feb 3rd, 2022
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A new mask sends an alert to the wearer via their smartphone when the recommended healthy CO2 limits inside the facemask are exceeded.
Feb 3rd, 2022
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An ultra-fast microscope combines atomic spatial and temporal resolution and thus enables unprecedented insights into the dynamics of electrons in molecules.
Feb 3rd, 2022
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This research sheds light on the mechanism behind how a special quantum material transitions from an electrical insulator to an electricity-conducting metal.
Feb 3rd, 2022
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Scientists describe a novel method for detecting viruses like Ebola virus and SARS CoV-2.
Feb 2nd, 2022
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Researchers propose that water molecules interact with electrons in the nanotube walls, so that they push and pull on one another and slow down the flow. The findings are the first indication of quantum effects at a solid-liquid boundary.
Feb 2nd, 2022
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