A new process for coating copper nanowires with graphene lowers resistance and heating, suggesting potential applications in computer chips and flexible displays.
Mar 10th, 2015
Read moreAn international team of researchers has used infinitely short light pulses to observe ultrafast changes in the electron-level properties of superconductors, setting a new standard for temporal resolution in the field.
Mar 10th, 2015
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Many chameleons have the remarkable ability to exhibit complex and rapid color changes during social interactions. A collaboration of scientists unveils the mechanisms that regulate this phenomenon.
Mar 10th, 2015
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Researchers have developed mid-infrared frequency combs, working in the mid-infrared molecular fingerprinting region of the electromagnetic spectrum. In this wavelength region, many molecules have specific absorption bands that can be used in spectroscopy to determine the presence and concentration of these molecules in samples.
Mar 10th, 2015
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Scientists are developing new nanomaterials and technologies that include high-throughput methods for producing nucleating protein crystals that are pivotal to the structural determination of biological molecules at atomic resolution. These underpin rational drug design, the understanding of biochemical mechanisms and other biotechnological applications.
Mar 10th, 2015
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Physicists have developed a criterion with which scientists can seek suitable substrate materials for graphene in a targeted way. Interactions with the substrate material often lead to a loss of the amazing properties that characterize this special form of carbon.
Mar 10th, 2015
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Researchers have developed a novel electrode to make low-cost, lightweight supercapacitors with superior performance, a development that could mean faster charging time and longer battery life in electric vehicles and portable electronics.
Mar 10th, 2015
Read moreA new study suggests that current methods of water prefiltration treatment cannot adequately remove titanium dioxide engineered nanomaterials.
Mar 10th, 2015
Read moreResearchers in South Korea have, for the first time, developed a simple technique to produce a two-dimensional nitrogen-containing crystal that has the capacity to be a potential rival to graphene and silicon as semi-conductor materials.
Mar 10th, 2015
Read moreAnimal study shows that a nanoparticle applied at the time of surgery slowly releases needed medicine to reduce risk of rejection after eye surgery.
Mar 10th, 2015
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A new book reviews the recent progress in application of engineered nanopolymer and nanoparticles and their composites. The advantages and disadvantages of different methods are discussed.
Mar 10th, 2015
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Computers that function like the human brain could soon become a reality thanks to new research using optical fibres made of speciality glass.
Mar 10th, 2015
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Researchers have produced the strongest spider silk fiber so far. Given the good properties of this new material, this silk can be used for regenerative medicine.
Mar 10th, 2015
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A combination of semiconductor catalysts, optimum catalyst shape, gold-copper co-catalyst alloy nanoparticles and hydrous hydrazine reducing agent enables an increase of hydrocarbon generation from CO2 by a factor of ten.
Mar 10th, 2015
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To fully understand how nanomaterials behave, one must also understand the atomic-scale deformation mechanisms that determine their structure and, therefore, their strength and function.
Mar 9th, 2015
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Researchers have devised a way to apply light-based therapy to deep tissues never before accessible. Instead of shining an outside light, they delivered light directly to tumor cells, along with a photosensitive source of free radicals that can be activated by the light to destroy cancer.
Mar 9th, 2015
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