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The quantum spin Hall effect is also a fundamental property of light
In a paper that crystalizes knowledge from a variety of experiments and theoretical developments, scientists have demonstrated that the quantum spin Hall effect - an effect known to take place in solid state physics - is also an intrinsic property of light.
Posted: Jun 26th, 2015
Read moreBreakthrough graphene production could trigger revolution in artificial skin development
A pioneering new technique to produce high-quality, low cost graphene could pave the way for the development of the first truly flexible 'electronic skin', that could be used in robots.
Posted: Jun 25th, 2015
Read moreChemical sensing on the smartphone
Disposable lab-on-a-chip chemical assay unit with cell phone camera readout for autonomous use.
Posted: Jun 25th, 2015
Read moreCrowdfunding science: Nanospies in cancer cells (w/video)
Like spies, these nanodiamonds will be on a mission to reveal the secrets of the cell.
Posted: Jun 25th, 2015
Read moreNew conductive ink for electronic apparel
Researchers have developed a new ink that can be printed on textiles in a single step to form highly conductive and stretchable connections. This new functional ink will enable electronic apparel such as sportswear and underwear incorporating sensing devices for measuring a range of biological indicators such as heart rate and muscle contraction.
Posted: Jun 25th, 2015
Read moreFuture antibiotics?
Engineered particles are capable of producing toxins that are deadly to targeted bacteria.
Posted: Jun 25th, 2015
Read moreDesigning crack-resistant metals with nanoporous materials
The results of a new study to understand the interactions of various metal alloys at the nanometer and atomic scales are likely to aid advances in methods of preventing the failure of systems critical to public and industrial infrastructure.
Posted: Jun 25th, 2015
Read moreDancing droplets (w/video)
Researchers have developed a system of using sound waves to move, merge or sort minuscule droplets with reagents or cells in a controlled manner.
Posted: Jun 25th, 2015
Read more3D plasmonic antenna capable of focusing light into few nanometers
Adopting the proximal focused-ion-beam milling technology, researchers developed a three dimensional 4 nanometer wide gap-plasmon antenna. By squeezing the photons into a three dimensional nano space, the researchers were able to increase the intensity of light 400,000 times stronger than that of the incident light.
Posted: Jun 25th, 2015
Read moreNew polymer-piezoelectric hybrid creates potential for 'materials that compute'
Moving closer to the possibility of 'materials that compute' and wearing your computer on your sleeve, researchers have designed a responsive hybrid material that is fueled by an oscillatory chemical reaction and can perform computations based on changes in the environment or movement, and potentially even respond to human vital signs.
Posted: Jun 24th, 2015
Read moreSilica 'spiky screws' could enhance industrial coatings, additive manufacturing
A molecular process paves the way for improved silica structure design by introducing microscopic, segmented screw-like spikes that can more effectively bond materials for commercial use.
Posted: Jun 24th, 2015
Read moreSpintronics advance brings wafer-scale quantum devices closer to reality
Researchers have made a crucial step toward nuclear spintronic technologies. They have gotten nuclear spins to line themselves up in a consistent, controllable way, and they have done it using a high-performance material that is practical, convenient, and inexpensive.
Posted: Jun 24th, 2015
Read moreTowards graphene biosensors
For the first time, a team of scientists has succeeded in precisely measuring and controlling the thickness of an organic compound that has been bound to a graphene layer. This might enable graphene to be used as a sensitive detector for biological molecules in the future.
Posted: Jun 24th, 2015
Read moreInteraction of tailored light with a single atom and individual nanostructures
By adapting a mode of the light field to a system under study, the interaction of light with matter can be optimized. In this context, the spatial distribution of the electric field of such a tailored mode plays an important role. Researchers use this approach to couple light to a single atom or individual nanoparticles.
Posted: Jun 24th, 2015
Read moreGiving atoms their marching orders with nanotubes
Highly homogeneous nanotube enforces single-file flow of atoms in gas diffusion.
Posted: Jun 24th, 2015
Read moreNanowires could be the LEDs of the future
LEDs made from nanowires will use less energy and provide better light. Researchers studied nanowires using X-ray microscopy and with this method they can pinpoint exactly how the nanowire should be designed to give the best properties.
Posted: Jun 24th, 2015
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