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Graphene: A new tool for fighting cavities and gum disease?

Scientists have discovered that graphene oxide is effective at eliminating certain bacteria in the mouth, some of which have developed antibiotic resistance.

Mar 11th, 2015

Polymers designed for protection

Designing new polymers for superior protection capabilities by unraveling the complex relationship between polymer chemistry, microstructure and energy absorption.

Mar 11th, 2015

Theoretical physicists show topological states in multi-orbital HgTe honeycomb lattices

Scientists propose a design for robust topological insulators that combine the properties of the honeycomb lattice and strong spin-orbit coupling.

Mar 11th, 2015

Researchers identify process for improving durability of glass

New research results could lead to longer-lasting fiber optics, display screens and cement structures.

Mar 11th, 2015

Molecular Lego of nano-knots (w/video)

A virtual archive of building blocks to create nano-knots of all shapes and forms.

Mar 11th, 2015

FDA adopts 3 standards focusing on nanotechnology

U.S. FDA adopted 3 nanotechnology standards as part of update to List of Recognized Standards.

Mar 10th, 2015

Graphene-coated nanowires eyed for computers, flexible displays

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

Researchers snap-shot fastest observations of superconductivity yet

An 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

The chameleon reorganizes its nanocrystals to change colors

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

Mid-IR frequency combs enable high resolution spectroscopy for sensitive gas sensing

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

Non-protein nucleating agent specifically designed for automated protein crystallization trials

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

New formula for identifying suitable graphene substrate

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.