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New research could help build computers from DNA

Scientists have found a way to 'switch' the structure of DNA using copper salts and EDTA (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) - an agent commonly found in shampoo and other household products.

Aug 19th, 2015

Biophysics: Formation of swarms in nanosystems

One of the striking features of self-organization in biomolecular systems is the capacity of assemblies of filamentous particles for synchronous motion. Physicists now provide new insights into how such movements are coordinated.

Aug 18th, 2015

Information storage and retrieval in a single levitating colloidal particle

For the first time ever, researchers have succeeded in creating arrangements of colloids and, importantly, they have managed to control their motion with high precision and speed.

Aug 18th, 2015

Engineers identify how to keep surfaces dry underwater (w/video)

Researchers have identified the ideal 'roughness' needed in the texture of a surface to keep it dry for a long period of time when submerged in water. The valleys in the surface roughness typically need to be less than one micron in width, the researchers found.

Aug 18th, 2015

Nanoinformatics - Setting the stage for nanotechnology research to move into Big Data

In two new studies, researchers have begun to design the framework on which to build the emerging field of nanoinformatics.

Aug 18th, 2015

Unusual magnetic behavior observed at a material interface

Findings could lead to a building block for future quantum computers, and a research tool for physics.

Aug 18th, 2015

New functional photonic materials and devices based on magnetism

Scientists have found through the study of photo-excited precession of magnetization using ultrashort weak laser pulses, that spins in ultra-thin Co/Pd multi-layer films are very susceptible to light; namely, a material that could be a candidate for photo-sensitive magnets.

Aug 18th, 2015

Challenge to classic theory of organic solar cells could improve efficiency

New research findings contradict a fundamental assumption about the functioning of organic solar cells made of low-cost plastics, suggesting a new strategy for creating inexpensive solar technology.

Aug 17th, 2015

A new material for transparent electronics

Specialized crystalline films revealed to be highly conductive and transparent.

Aug 17th, 2015

Dancing droplets launch themselves from thin fibers (w/video)

Droplets flung by hydrophobic material may aid water purification and oil refining.

Aug 17th, 2015

Going solid-state could make batteries safer and longer-lasting

New research paves the way for rechargeable batteries with almost indefinite lifetimes, researchers say.

Aug 17th, 2015

Breakthrough brings futuristic electronics a step nearer

When researchers dream about electronics of the future, they more or less dream of pouring liquids into a beaker, stirring them together and decanting a computer out onto the table. This field of research is known as self-assembling molecular electronics. But, getting chemical substances to self-assemble into electronic components is just as complicated as it sounds.