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Researchers develop fluidic memristor with diverse neuromorphic functions

Researchers have developed a polyelectrolyte-confined fluidic memristor (PFM), which could emulate diverse electric pulse with ultralow energy consumption.

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Atoms of a glass jump similarly to cosmic particles

X-ray experiment shows possible novel route for tailoring properties of glasses

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Genetically engineered bacterium enables biosynthesis of melanin nanoparticles

Scientists expressed a tyrosinase gene in Escherichia coli to synthesize melanin nanoparticles under mild and environmentally friendly conditions.

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Quantum measurements more precise than ever before

An international team of researchers has succeeded in developing a new and particularly precise type of measurement in tiny quantum systems. Applications are conceivable in semiconductor manufacturing, for example, but also in mobile radio technology or microscopy in the future.

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New nanogenerator rolls into ocean energy

Researchers are developing a new cylindrical triboelectric nanogenerator - a small powerhouse that converts wave energy into electricity to power devices at sea.

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Optical nanocoating approach prevents fogging and unwanted reflections

Technology helps sensor and camera systems perform optimally by keeping optics transparent.

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Novel design helps develop powerful microbatteries

Researchers demonstrate hermetically sealed, durable, compact, lithium batteries with exceptionally low package mass fraction in single-, double-, and triple-stacked configurations with unprecedented operating voltages, high power densities, and energy densities.

January 12, 2023 Read more

Screen-printing method can make wearable electronics less expensive

The glittering, serpentine structures that power wearable electronics can be created with the same technology used to print rock concert t-shirts, new research shows.

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Electron injection in fullerenes builds novel crystalline carbons

Researchers report the gram-scale preparation of a new type of carbon, long-range ordered porous carbon, from C60 powder catalysed by alpha-Li3N at ambient pressure.

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A smart intraocular lens technology capable of early-stage dementia diagnosis

Newly developed smart intraocular lens is inserted into the eye to detect biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease. Expected to facilitate early diagnosis of various neurological diseases, such as degenerative brain diseases.

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Enabling nanoscale thermoelectrics with a novel organometallic molecular junction

Multinuclear organometallic junctions might be the key to realizing high-performance thermoelectric devices at the nanoscale.

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Nanotechnology may improve gene therapy for blindness

Using nanotechnology that enabled mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines, a new approach to gene therapy may improve how physicians treat inherited forms of blindness.

January 11, 2023 Read more

Researchers create an optical tractor beam that pulls macroscopic objects

Expanding laser pulling beyond the microscopic scale could be useful for scientific and space applications.

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Now on the molecular scale: electric motors

Tiny motor one day could drive innovations in materials science and medicine.

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Converting temperature fluctuations into clean energy with novel nanoparticles and heating strategy

Researchers used a novel strategy of combining pyroelectric materials and the localized thermo-plasmonic effect of noble metal nanomaterials.

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How scientists can benefit from blockchain technology

Blockchain technology can be used in various ways to improve the transparency, integrity, and security of data in scientific research. For example, it can be used to create a tamper-evident record of research data, facilitate collaborations between researchers, protect intellectual property, fund scientific projects, and track the movement of materials throughout the supply chain. By using blockchain, researchers can ensure that their work is properly credited and cited, and that the data they collect is accurately recorded and preserved for future use.

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