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Vortex laser offers hope for Moore's Law

The optics advancement may solve an approaching data bottleneck by helping to boost computing power and information transfer rates tenfold.

Jul 29th, 2016

Materials scientists make breakthrough in biomimetic coatings

Researchers employ novel approach to assemble peptoids on a solid surface.

Jul 29th, 2016

Funding for a novel computational framework that can custom design nanoparticles

Researchers are investigating bimetallic nanoparticles to more effectively control their adsorption properties for capturing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

Jul 28th, 2016

Sustainable sensors to detect, predict muscle fatigue

Enzyme-based sensors detection lactate levels in sweat.

Jul 28th, 2016

Nanotechnology research aimed at colorectal cancer receives $1.8 million in funding

Researchers received a $1.8 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to apply their nanotechnology expertise to more effectively deliver cancer drugs into tumor cells and combat cancer drug resistance.

Jul 28th, 2016

Moving beyond semiconductors for next-generation electric switches

Meticulously designed oxide thin films exhibit well-defined ON/OFF states that could be used in small, energy-efficient electronics.

Jul 28th, 2016

Getting light in shape with metamaterials

Nanoscale metallic cavities coupled to semiconductor materials can dramatically change the characteristics of light from a laser.

Jul 28th, 2016

Selective sensing of harmful molecules with light

Scientists are developing more highly sensitive devices for the detection of biological and chemical compounds.

Jul 28th, 2016

New material could advance superconductivity

For the first time researchers have experimentally produced a new class of materials blending hydrogen with sodium that could alter the superconductivity landscape and could be used for hydrogen-fuel cell storage.

Jul 28th, 2016

Beating the heat a challenge at the nanoscale

Scientists detect thermal boundary that hinders ultracold experiments.

Jul 28th, 2016

New cluster technology for surface polishing of materials

With an aim of creation of the new generation devices, corresponding to the highest standards of the semiconductor plates' surface purity, researchers have come close to the creation of a new technology of planarization of silicone carbide materials' surface by accelerator cluster ions.