As nanotechnology makes possible a world of machines too tiny to see, researchers are finding ways to combine living organisms with nonliving machinery to solve a variety of problems. Like other first-generation bio-robots, the new nanobot is a far cry from Robocop. It's a robotic germ.
Mar 24th, 2015
Read moreResearchers demonstrate new class of zero-moment half metallic magnets, which may enhance data storage and wireless transmission speeds.
Mar 24th, 2015
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Researchers combine two types of photovoltaic material to make a cell that harnesses more sunlight.
Mar 24th, 2015
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Physicists inspired by the radical shape of a Canberra building have created a new type of material which enables scientists to put a perfect bend in light. The creation of a so-called topological insulator could transform the telecommunications industry's drive to build an improved computer chip using light.
Mar 24th, 2015
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Scientists have built a new nanometer-sized laser - using the thinnest semiconductor available today - that is energy efficient, easy to build and compatible with existing electronics.
Mar 24th, 2015
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Researchers have enhanced the Gecko adhesion principle such that adhesion can be switched on and off in vacuum.
Mar 24th, 2015
Read moreGraphene solutions provider 2-DTech and dental implant specialist Evodental are currently in the process of carrying out preliminary investigative work into the prospects of applying graphene within the field of dentistry.
Mar 24th, 2015
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Researchers create new method that targets tumors with the same effectiveness but a significant reduction in both side effects and cost.
Mar 24th, 2015
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Molecules used to make optoelectronic devices can be engineered to have specific properties, making the production of high-performance optoelectronic devices more efficient.
Mar 23rd, 2015
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New technique for sorting biomolecules could lead to efficient clinical diagnostics and chemical purification.
Mar 23rd, 2015
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Roads that self-repair, bridges filled with first-aid bubbles, buildings with arteries...not some futuristic fantasy but a very real possibility with 'smart' concrete.
Mar 23rd, 2015
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Layered nanocomposites containing tiny structures mixed into a polymer matrix are gaining commercial use, but their complex nature can hide defects that affect performance. Now researchers have developed a system capable of detecting such defects using a Kelvin probe scanning method with an atomic force microscope.
Mar 23rd, 2015
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A new technology, which creates a rainbow of optical colors with ultra-thin layers of silicon, has been recently demonstrated.
Mar 23rd, 2015
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A candid photo can reveal much more about the mood of a party than a stiff, posed picture. The same might be true for molecules, according to researchers.
Mar 23rd, 2015
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Experiment reveals new mysterious properties of sound waves.
Mar 23rd, 2015
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Researchers describe a method capable of mimicking Nature's ability to sort, capture, transport and release molecules. The technique sets the stage for continuous and efficient manipulation of a broad range of molecules of relevance to human and environmental health.
Mar 23rd, 2015
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