Scientists have been using sound to levitate small objects for 30 years, but researchers have improved upon this container-free approach. They have found a way to enable experiments that use less material, decreasing costs and opening the door to new research.
Jul 11th, 2018
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This allows the familiar effects of quantum optics to be studied on acoustic waves and enables an alternative approach to quantum computer design, which is based on acoustics and could make quantum computers more stable and compact.
Jul 11th, 2018
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New technology is literally shedding light on some of the smallest particles to detect their presence - and it's made from tiny glass bubbles.
Jul 11th, 2018
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Scientists studied the potential use of nitric oxide-releasing nanoparticles to improve onychomycosis treatment.
Jul 11th, 2018
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X-rays aid better understanding of electron mobility in a modern transistor.
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Researchers have developed a technique for gold to actually 'shine' inside 3D printed parts to highlight any problems.
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Researchers have demonstrated a novel synaptic architecture that could lead to a new class of information processing systems inspired by the brain.
Jul 11th, 2018
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Theoretical prediction about superconductivity confirmed in a lab.
Jul 11th, 2018
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Engineers are creating clothing that can charge your cell phone. What makes this possible are the unique properties of carbon nanotubes: a large surface area that is strong, conductive and heat-resistant.
Jul 10th, 2018
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Researchers provide a standardized approach to improve the accuracy and reliability of contact angle measurements of surfaces.
Jul 10th, 2018
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New work on the interactions between superconductors and ferromagnets bridges the gap between theory on the long-range magnetic proximity effect and recent experimental results.
Jul 10th, 2018
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Researchers have connected a graphene layer with two other atomic layers (molybdenum diselenide and tungsten disulfide) thereby extending the lifetime of excited electrons in graphene by several hundred times.
Jul 10th, 2018
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Carbon nanotubes have been used as catalysts in many relevant chemical processes, however, controlling their catalytic activity is not easy. In new work, researchers describe how to build mechanized catalysts to increase or decrease catalysis.
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Researchers are developing a technique for the production of new advanced functional materials.
Jul 10th, 2018
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Finding holds promise to advance targeted treatment for neurological diseases and cancer.
Jul 9th, 2018
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New solid-state silicon device may one day power space missions.
Jul 9th, 2018
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