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Massive trove of battery and molecule data released to public

The Materials Project, a Google-like database of material properties aimed at accelerating innovation, has released an enormous trove of data to the public, giving scientists working on fuel cells, photovoltaics, thermoelectrics, and a host of other advanced materials a powerful tool to explore new research avenues.

Jun 9th, 2016

Scientists design energy-carrying particles called 'topological plexcitons'

Scientists have engineered 'topological plexcitons', energy-carrying particles that could help make possible the design of new kinds of solar cells and miniaturized optical circuitry.

Jun 9th, 2016

Mixing solids and liquids enhances optical properties of both

New approach can dramatically change the extent to which optical devices scatter light.

Jun 9th, 2016

Tunable lasers to improve infrared spectroscopy

The lasers are single-chip, solid-state, and offer high-power rapid tuning.

Jun 9th, 2016

Potential new therapy could reduce dangerous post-heart-attack inflammation

Targeting molecules that attract immune cells to atherosclerotic plaques may prevent future cardiac events.

Jun 9th, 2016

Tunneling ionization helps scientists to track ultrafast changes in molecules

Using tunneling ionization and ultrashort laser pulses, scientists have been able to observe the structure of a molecule and the changes that take place within billionths of a billionth of a second when it is excited by an electron impact.

Jun 9th, 2016

World-first pinpointing of atoms at work for quantum computers

Scientists can now identify the exact location of a single atom in a silicon crystal, a discovery that is key for greater accuracy in tomorrow's silicon based quantum computers.

Jun 8th, 2016

A nanomaterial-based, extremely efficient small-size energy storage

The high energy and power density of the miniaturized energy storage relies on a new hybrid nanomaterial.

Jun 8th, 2016

New reports: There is little to fear from nanoparticles in food

Keeping an eye on our food is the bi-national government agency Food Standards Australia and New Zealand (FSANZ), which has just released two long-awaited reports on the safety of nanoparticles in food, one on additives and one on packaging.

Jun 8th, 2016

Nanostructures increase the efficiency of electricity-producing photovoltaic cells

Researchers managed to increase light absorption in silicon by means of nanostructures etched onto photovoltaic cells. This increases the efficiency obtained in these electronic devices which are made of this element and which transform solar energy into electricity.

Jun 8th, 2016