Nanoscopic golden springs change color of twisted light
Scientists have used gold spring-shaped coils 5,000 times thinner than human hairs with powerful lasers to enable the detection of twisted molecules.
Apr 3rd, 2017
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Photonic crystal and nanowire combo advances 'photonic integration'
Researchers combined a sub-wavelength nanowire with a photonic crystal platform, and demonstrated 2 firsts: Continuous-wave lasing oscillation by sub-wavelength nanowire, as well as high-speed signal modulation by a nanowire laser.
Apr 3rd, 2017
Read moreSpray-on memory could enable bendable digital storage
Nanowire ink enables flexible, programmable electronics on materials like paper, plastic or fabric.
Apr 3rd, 2017
Read moreResearchers 'iron out' graphene's wrinkles
New technique produces highly conductive graphene wafers.
Apr 3rd, 2017
Read moreGraphene sieve turns seawater into drinking water (w/video)
New research shows graphene can filter common salts from water to make it safe to drink. Findings could lead to affordable desalination technology.
Apr 3rd, 2017
Read moreThe dynamic surface tension of water
The value of the surface tension of water at room temperature is known accurately to four significant figures and is recommended as a standard for the calibration of other devices. New research now shows that this value is not as universal as previously believed.
Apr 3rd, 2017
Read moreElectronic synapses that can learn: towards an artificial brain?
Scientists have created an artificial synapse capable of learning autonomously. They were also able to model the device, which is essential for developing more complex circuits.
Apr 3rd, 2017
Read moreConductive graphene ink wins science photography competition's top prize
An image of spectacular swirling graphene ink in alcohol, which can be used to print electrical circuits onto paper, has won the overall prize in a science photography competition.
Apr 3rd, 2017
Read moreFast and simple way to make highly ordered porous films
Researchers have developed a new method to create films of porous metal-organic frameworks fully aligned on inorganic substrates. The method is simple, requiring only that the substrate and an organic linker are mixed under mild conditions, and fast, producing perfectly aligned films within minutes.
Apr 3rd, 2017
Read moreMaking a 'beeline' past the blood-brain barrier for drug delivery
Researchers are capitalizing on venomous sneak attacks by developing a strategy based on a bee-venom peptide, apamin, to deliver medications to the brain.
Apr 3rd, 2017
Read moreGraphene lid revitalizes imaging technique
By capping liquids with graphene, an ultrathin sheet of pure carbon, researchers have revitalized and extended a powerful technique to image surfaces.
Mar 31st, 2017
Read moreStretching the boundaries of neural implants
Rubbery, multifunctional nanowire-coated fibers could be used to study spinal cord neurons and potentially restore function.
Mar 31st, 2017
Read moreNext generation perovskite solar cells with new world-record performance
A recent study has presented a new cost-efficient way to produce inorganic-organic hybrid perovskite solar cells which sets a new world-record efficiency performance, in particular photostability.
Mar 31st, 2017
Read moreBio-inspired graphene-based energy storage
Graphene-based electrode prototype, inspired by fern leaves, could be the answer to solar energy storage challenge.
Mar 31st, 2017
Read moreRampant use of antibacterial nanosilver is a resistance risk
Scientists warn that the broad-spectrum antimicrobial effectiveness of silver is being put at risk by the widespread and inappropriate expansion of nanosilver use in medical and consumer goods.
Mar 31st, 2017
Read moreTwisted semiconductors for future moving holograms
Researchers have discovered a way to mass produce spiral semiconductors that can take that important, light-coiling step.
Mar 31st, 2017
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