Using light-force to study single molecules
Scientists show how a light-induced force can amplify the sensitivity and resolution of a technique used to study single molecules.
Nov 23rd, 2015
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International Graphene Centre launches in Beijing
The China-UK collaborative effort to support the development an international graphene standards and testing centre was officially launched at Zhongguancun Fengtai Science Park, Beijing, China. As the demand for international standards for testing graphene increases, the Centre in Beijing will lay the foundation for the development of graphene industry and high-end applications in China.
Nov 23rd, 2015
Read moreNanomagnets: Creating order out of chaos
Miniaturization is the magic word when it comes to nanomagnetic devices intended for use in new types of electronic components. Scientists now have proposed the use of ion beams for their fabrication. An ultra-fine beam consisting of around 10 neon ions suffices to bring several hundred atoms of an iron-aluminum alloy into disarray and thereby generate a nanomagnet embedded directly in the material.
Nov 23rd, 2015
Read moreDetecting single cancer cells before they form metastases
Researchers develop a new method to detect cancer cells in the blood before they settle in the tissue and form a new tumor.
Nov 23rd, 2015
Read moreManipulating transistors at terahertz frequencies
An interdisciplinary research team has found a way of accessing the interior of transistors. The researchers have manipulated the electron gas contained within by applying resonators to generate rhythmic oscillation in the terahertz range inside.
Nov 23rd, 2015
Read moreA new method of constructing nanowires for use as semiconductors
Physicists have discovered novel behaviours of materials that could enhance telecommunications technology.
Nov 23rd, 2015
Read moreHigher solar cell efficiency thanks to perovskite magic crystal
Researchers have come up with a procedure that makes it possible to produce thin film tandem solar cells in which a thin perovskite layer is used. The processing of peroveskite takes place at just 50 degrees Celsius and such a process is potentially applicable for low cost roll-to-roll production in future.
Nov 23rd, 2015
Read moreSmart sensor detects single molecule in chemical compounds
Researchers have developed a smart sensor that can detect single molecules in chemical and biological compounds - a highly valued function in medicine, security and defence.
Nov 23rd, 2015
Read moreElectric fields remove nanoparticles from blood with ease
Engineers have developed a new technology that uses an oscillating electric field to easily and quickly isolate drug-delivery nanoparticles from blood. The technology could serve as a general tool to separate and recover nanoparticles from other complex fluids for medical, environmental, and industrial applications.
Nov 23rd, 2015
Read moreTiny robots inspired by pine cones and powered by humidity (w/video)
Here come futuristic, plant-inspired microrobots that are powered simply through changes in environmental humidity - no batteries or electrical components at all.
Nov 22nd, 2015
Read moreA new strategy to fabricate self-assembled catalytic materials
Researchers designed a novel bottom-up scalable process, using low cost chemical ingredients, to create three dimensional porous architectures from silica - with a complexity rivalling that found in nature.
Nov 20th, 2015
Read moreQuantum simulation: A better understanding of magnetism
Physicists use ultracold atoms to imitate the behaviour of electrons in a solid.
Nov 20th, 2015
Read moreBreakthrough allows tracking of single molecules in 3-D with nanoscale accuracy
New method builds on Nobel Prize-winning technique, with exciting implications for understanding the inner workings of cells and neurons.
Nov 20th, 2015
Read moreMelting of frozen frustrations
Computations reveal how quantum interactions can break a deadlock in magnetic spin ice oxides.
Nov 20th, 2015
Read moreSuperhero boom inspires science contest for nanotechnology-inspired gear
A brand-new competition, awarding finalists the opportunity to present their entries at the 2016 USA Science and Engineering Festival and compete for cash prizes, opens today for high school students interested in science, engineering and superpowers.
Nov 20th, 2015
Read moreProducing large-area graphene around 100 times cheaper than ever before
Affordable graphene production could lead to a wide range of new technologies reaching the market, including synthetic skin capable of providing sensory feedback to people with limb prostheses.
Nov 20th, 2015
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