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Breaking metamaterial symmetry with reflected light

Researchers have discovered a new type of optical activity by breaking the symmetry of metamaterials with reflected light.

Apr 5th, 2016

A movie of the microworld: Physicists create nanoparticle picture series

Think of it as a microscopic movie: A sequence of X-ray images shows the explosion of superheated nanoparticles. The picture series reveals how the atoms in these particles move, how they form plasma and how the particles change shape.

Apr 5th, 2016

Cost-effective production of hydrogen from natural resources

Research team finds a way to mass-produce silicon nanosheets, using natural clay and salt.

Apr 5th, 2016

Recording-breaking steel could be used for body armor, shields for satellites

A team of engineers has developed and tested a type of steel with a record-breaking ability to withstand an impact without deforming permanently. The new steel alloy could be used in a wide range of applications, from drill bits, to body armor for soldiers, to meteor-resistant casings for satellites.

Apr 5th, 2016

Changing the color of single photons in a diamond quantum memory

Researchers have, for the first time, converted the colour and bandwidth of ultrafast single photons using a room-temperature quantum memory in diamond.

Apr 5th, 2016

Research team discovers novel way of transferring magnetic information

Breakthrough potentially enables electromagnetic tuning of magnetic information.

Apr 5th, 2016

Model aids efforts to reduce cost of carbon nanostructures for industry, research

Researchers have developed a simulation technique as part of a project to help reduce the cost of carbon nanostructures for research and potential commercial technologies, including advanced sensors and batteries.

Apr 5th, 2016

New state of matter detected in a two-dimensional material

An international team of researchers have found evidence of a mysterious new state of matter, first predicted 40 years ago, in a real material. This state, known as a quantum spin liquid, causes electrons - thought to be indivisible building blocks of nature - to break into pieces.

Apr 4th, 2016

New metallic glass bounces (w/video)

Engineers have created a new material with an unusual chemical structure that makes it incredibly hard and yet elastic.

Apr 4th, 2016

Catching more of the sun

Combining quantum dots and organic molecules can enable solar cells to capture more of the sun's light, researchers report.

Apr 4th, 2016

Nanotechnology particle stratification technique provides new opportunities for innovation

Researchers have shown how small nanotech particles suspended in a liquid separate out by size as the liquid evaporates, an effect that can lead to techniques for making layered structures that improve the performance of many everyday products, such as sun cream and electronics.