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Enhancing the sensing capabilities of diamonds with quantum properties

Researchers have shown how they can create more nitrogen-vacancy centers, which makes sensing magnetic fields easier, using a relatively simple method that can be done in many labs.

Sep 22nd, 2017

A new way to enhance the capacity of memory devices

A new study reveals how topological vortices found in low-dimensional materials can be both displaced and erased and restored again by the electrical field within nanoparticles.

Sep 22nd, 2017

Assembly of nanoparticles proceeds like a zipper

According to scientists, nature's own charged nanoparticles - protein cages and viruses - can be utilized to determine the structure of composite nanomaterials.

Sep 22nd, 2017

Researchers demonstrate quantum teleportation of patterns of light

Technique paves the way for high bit-rate secure long distance quantum communication.

Sep 22nd, 2017

New analysis explains role of defects in metal oxides

Harnessing these imperfections could have implications for computer memory and energy conversion.

Sep 22nd, 2017

Application of air-sensitive semiconductors in nanoelectronics

2-D semiconductor gallium selenide in encapsulated nanoelectronic devices.

Sep 21st, 2017

Four elements make 2-D optical platform

Scientists have discovered a two-dimensional alloy with an optical bandgap that can be tuned by the temperature used to grow it.

Sep 21st, 2017

Stable magnetic bit of three atoms

Scientists have experimentally realized a ferromagnetic particle composed of only three iron atoms which can serve as a bit for the magnetic storage of information.

Sep 21st, 2017

Rapid imaging of granular matter

Researchers have developed a method by which pictures of the inside of granular systems can be taken ten thousand times faster than before.

Sep 21st, 2017

Stopping problem ice - by cracking it

By manipulating substructures in a special silicone coating, researchers have reduced the ability of ice to stick to a surface to record lows.

Sep 21st, 2017

Engineers 3-D print high-strength aluminum, solve welding problem using nanoparticles

Engineers have developed a technique for successfully 3D printing high-strength aluminum alloys that opens the door to additive manufacturing of engineering-relevant alloys.