Surfaces that have been coated with rare earth oxides develop water-repelling properties only after contact with air. Even at room temperature, chemical reactions begin with hydrocarbons in the air. Researchers report that it is these reactions that are responsible for the hydrophobic effect.
Mar 22nd, 2017
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Scientists have developed a new form of imaging that uses X-ray diffraction patterns, called single-angle Bragg ptychography.
Mar 22nd, 2017
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Researchers optimize nanophotonic light trapping.
Mar 22nd, 2017
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A team of scientists has discovered that a law controlling the bizarre behavior of black holes out in space - is also true for cold helium atoms that can be studied in laboratories.
Mar 22nd, 2017
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Experiments show why doping improves efficiency.
Mar 22nd, 2017
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Supercritical carbon dioxide delivers protective molecules to semiconductor surfaces.
Mar 22nd, 2017
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Heat treatment offers precise control over catalytic activity of metal sulfide nanoparticles.
Mar 22nd, 2017
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Scientists have found a way to further reduce the coercivity of a soft material called cobalt iridium by adding rhodium.
Mar 22nd, 2017
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The thinnest, smoothest layer of silver that can survive air exposure has been laid down by scientists, and it could change the way touchscreens and flat or flexible displays are made.
Mar 21st, 2017
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Researchers use cryo-mill to turn circuit boards into separated powders.
Mar 21st, 2017
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Researchers have discovered a new form of the simple compound GeSe that has surprisingly escaped detection until now. This so-called beta-GeSe compound has a ring type structure like graphene and its monolayer form could have similarly valuable properties for electronic applications.
Mar 21st, 2017
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Sputtering technique opens the possibility for new applications.
Mar 21st, 2017
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Scientists have developed an ultra-thin coating material that has the potential to extend the life and improve the efficiency of lithium-sulfur batteries, one of the most promising areas of energy research today.
Mar 21st, 2017
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A group of researchers has shown that the simple curvature of nanomagnets can be used to induce textures within the magnetization field - a potential boon for future random access memory devices and data storage.
Mar 21st, 2017
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While more research is needed to confirm the findings, the use of FITR could herald a fast and easy way to spot early signs of infection, cancer, and difficult to diagnose neurological conditions.
Mar 21st, 2017
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With the first ever documented observation of the self-healing phenomena of graphene, researchers hint at future applications for its use in artificial skin.
Mar 21st, 2017
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