Graphene enters the stratosphere
A research collaboration examines how graphene reacts to extreme space conditions and explore its potential for satellite applications.
Aug 8th, 2018
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Tailoring a large area pseudo-magnetic field in graphene by placing it on a crystal with different symmetry
Researchers have discovered a simple and effective method to produce a large area pseudo-magnetic field on graphene, and demonstrated how it can be tuned with desired spatial distribution and intensity for data storage and logic applications.
Aug 8th, 2018
Read moreNanomedicine: Green tea targets tumors
A component of green tea can help deliver drugs to tumors in the body.
Aug 8th, 2018
Read moreFlat lenses bring nanoscale features into focus
Flat lenses that enable high-resolution imaging are created by forming nanoscale structures on a surface.
Aug 8th, 2018
Read moreQuantum computing of an atomic nucleus
The first-ever computation of an atomic nucleus, the deuteron, on a quantum chip demonstrates that even today's rudimentary quantum computers can solve nuclear physics questions.
Aug 7th, 2018
Read moreNanostructured gate dielectric boosts stability of organic thin-film transistors
A nanostructured gate dielectric may have addressed the most significant obstacle to expanding the use of organic semiconductors for thin-film transistors.
Aug 7th, 2018
Read moreNew nanoparticles help detect deep-tissue cancers
Researchers have developed a new form of nanoparticle and associated imaging technique that can detect multiple disease biomarkers, including those for breast cancer, found in deep-tissue in the body.
Aug 7th, 2018
Read moreScientists create UV detector based on nanocrystals synthesized via ion implantation
Researchers have developed a solar-blind UV photodetector.
Aug 7th, 2018
Read moreSmart wristband with wireless link to smartphones could monitor health, environmental exposures
Engineers invent biosensor technology for wearable devices.
Aug 7th, 2018
Read moreElectron Beam Patterning for high-resolution full-color OLED displays
Sientists have developed a new micropatterning approach for OLEDs on silicon substrates. This might eliminate the use of color filters and shadow masks in the future and allow full-color displays to be developed by means of a new process.
Aug 6th, 2018
Read moreScientists develop unique materials to repair damaged organs and tissue
Scientists created unique polymeric materials for medical purposes that repair traumatized human organs.
Aug 6th, 2018
Read moreExpanding the limits of Li-ion batteries: Electrodes for all-solid-state batteries
Scientists have addressed one of the major disadvantages of all-solid-state batteries by developing batteries with a low resistance at their electrode/solid electrolyte interface.
Aug 6th, 2018
Read moreMapping the inner workings of a living cell
Imaging tool flags new proteins, lipids and DNA to track metabolic changes in animals.
Aug 6th, 2018
Read moreSurface acoustic waves orchestrate neuronal networks
Biophysicists report on the first successful outcome in the targeted dynamic positioning of nerve cells on a chip. The proven surface acoustic wave technology now opens up new ways of understanding and influencing neuronal networks.
Aug 6th, 2018
Read moreConcepts for new switchable plasmonic nanodevices
A magneto-plasmonic nanoscale router and a high-contrast magneto-plasmonic disk modulator controlled by external magnetic fields.
Aug 6th, 2018
Read moreThe marriage of topology and magnetism in a Weyl system
Topology is a global aspect of materials, leading to fundamental new properties for compounds with large relativistic effects. The incorporation of heavy elements give rise to non-trivial topological phases of matter, such as topological insulators, Dirac and Weyl semimetals.
Aug 3rd, 2018
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