Lasers with a wavelength of two microns could move the boundaries of surgery and molecule detection. Researchers have managed to generate such lasers using a simple and inexpensive method.
Posted: Oct 9th, 2015
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A method for controlling magnetic skyrmions through applying a strain to a material has been demonstrated by researchers. Such skyrmions are potentially useful for low-power magnetic memories.
Posted: Oct 9th, 2015
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A technique for investigating the magnetic properties of electrons in quantum point contacts leads to a better understanding of these quantum devices.
Posted: Oct 9th, 2015
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Catalyst design plays a key role in improving these processes. An international team of scientists has now developed a concept that elegantly correlates geometric and adsorption properties. They validated their approach by designing a new platinum-based catalyst for fuel cell applications.
Posted: Oct 8th, 2015
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Researchers have conducted a systematic mechanistic study of the origin of the titanium-induced enhanced photoactivity in Hematite-based photoanodes.
Posted: Oct 8th, 2015
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Encapsulated bacteriophages are more resistant to the stomach low pH and increase their residence time in the intestinal tract of broilers.
Posted: Oct 8th, 2015
Read moreBionanotechnologists have developed a new, inexpensive way to make microfluidic devices without using costly materials or cleanroom facilities. The technique, which uses a 3D printer and Lego plastic, is called ESCARGOT.
Posted: Oct 8th, 2015
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A new achievement brings skyrmions a step closer for use in real-world data storage as well as other novel magnetic and electronic technologies.
Posted: Oct 8th, 2015
Read moreInsight into dynamics may spur improved materials for solar energy, quantum computing.
Posted: Oct 8th, 2015
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A key component of products ranging from toothpaste to apparel, the tiny particles can easily wash into rivers and lakes.
Posted: Oct 8th, 2015
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Bringing closer a mass market for hydrogen-powered cars, researchers are upgrading $0.37/gram molybdenum disulfide, 'molly' for short, to take the place of $1,500/gram catalyst platinum. Unlike gasoline, hydrogen as fuel releases water, not carbon, into the air.
Posted: Oct 7th, 2015
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Researchers use computational techniques to predict how these nanoscale materials will behave, and he recently made a surprising discovery about the structure of bimetallic catalysts.
Posted: Oct 7th, 2015
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This new material could help in creating next-generation optical networks and sensors that rely on variances in the speed of light.
Posted: Oct 7th, 2015
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Computer sims and microscopy research yield first atomic-resolution structure of a peptoid nanosheet.
Posted: Oct 7th, 2015
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The findings have potential implications for research and industry because ellipsoid nanoparticles are encountered in various applications including those involving pharmaceuticals, foods and cosmetics.
Posted: Oct 7th, 2015
Read moreUsing subatomic resolution, researchers have gained insights into the dynamic modus operandi of two switch proteins which are responsible for the import of compounds into the nucleus and for cell growth.
Posted: Oct 7th, 2015
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