By using a silver substrate and through careful manipulation of temperature and deposition rate, scientists have discovered they can grow elongated hexagon-shaped flakes of borophene.
Sep 30th, 2019
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X-rays could be tuned to deliver a more effective punch that destroys cancer cells and not harm the body.
Sep 30th, 2019
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Physicists found out the structures in nanomaterials made of ceramic and graphene plates, in which cracks appear most frequently.
Sep 28th, 2019
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Researchers describe a noteworthy step forward in the quantum manipulation and control of light.
Sep 28th, 2019
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In two breakthroughs in the realm of photonics, researchers are reporting the successful demonstration of an LED based on half-light half-matter quasiparticles in atomically thin materials. This is also the first successful test of an electrically driven light emitter using atomically thin semiconductors embedded in a light trapping structure (optical cavity).
Sep 28th, 2019
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Engineers developed multifunctional nanoscale gels for more precise delivery of therapeutic cancer treatments. The nanogels can deliver drugs, target malignant cells (or biomarkers), degrade into nontoxic components and execute multiple clinical functions.
Sep 28th, 2019
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Researchers have designed a new class of 3D-printed lattice structures that combine light weight and high stiffness, despite breaking a rule previously thought to be required to exhibit such properties. One of the new structures additionally displays perfectly uniform response to forces in all directions.
Sep 28th, 2019
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Chemists have unveiled the dynamic nature of single fission, a novel photophysical phenomenon that bears an unprecedented potential to drastically improve the solar cell efficiency.
Sep 28th, 2019
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Researchers have developed a new method of molecular design to control both temperature reversibility and stiffness of nanofibers that are gel-forming peptides. The peptide nanofiber hydrogel can be used as biomedical materials. This method will allow the peptide nanofibers more biomedical applicable.
Sep 27th, 2019
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Scientists have reviewed recent Single Digit Nanopore experiments and identified critical gaps in understanding nanoscale hydrodynamics, molecular sieving, fluidic structure and thermodynamics.
Sep 27th, 2019
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Researchers have built a new tool to study molecules using a laser, a crystal and light detectors. This new technology will reveal nature's smallest sculptures -- the structures of molecules -- with increased detail and specificity.
Sep 27th, 2019
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In a newly funded research project, scientists are trying to create what amounts to a chiral dipole.
Sep 27th, 2019
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Gallium nitride, a semiconductor that revolutionized energy-efficient LED lighting, could also transform electronics and wireless communication, thanks to a recent discovery.
Sep 27th, 2019
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Researchers have adopted the principle from enzymes that produce complex molecules in multi-step reactions. The team transferred this mechanism to metallic nanoparticles.
Sep 27th, 2019
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Scientists have developed a soft artificial skin that provides haptic feedback and -- thanks to a sophisticated self-sensing mechanism -- has the potential to instantaneously adapt to a wearer's movements. Applications for the new technology range from medical rehabilitation to virtual reality.
Sep 27th, 2019
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Researchers discovered a new way to tie microscopic knots within a solution of liquid crystals. This type of material is found in a wide range of electronics from high-definition TVs to cellphone screens.
Sep 26th, 2019
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