Scientists have for the first time described the behavior of electrons in a previously unstudied analogue of graphene, two-dimensional niobium telluride, and, in the process, uncovered the nature of two-dimensionality effects on conducting properties. These findings will help in the creation of future flat and flexible electronic devices.
Jul 6th, 2015
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For the first time, researchers have created wakes of light-like waves moving on a metallic surface, called surface plasmons, and demonstrated that they can be controlled and steered. The creation and control of surface plasmon wakes could lead to new types of plasmonic couplers and lenses that could create two-dimensional holograms or focus light at the nanoscale.
Jul 6th, 2015
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Ultrafast terahertz spectroscopy yields direct insight into the building block of modern magnetic memories.
Jul 6th, 2015
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Researchers reconstructed the first 3-D atomic map of an industrially relevant zeolite material to track down its key element, aluminum.
Jul 6th, 2015
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Platinum is a highly reactive and in-demand catalyst across the chemical and energy industries, but scientists could reduce the world's dependence on this scarce and expensive metal.
Jul 6th, 2015
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A quantum wave-like nature was successfully observed in rotating nitrogen molecules.
Jul 3rd, 2015
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The Paper and Fibre Research Institute (PFI), a leading cellulose research facility in Trondheim, Norway, has invested in new ion-milling equipment and scanning electron microscope for characterization of cellulose-based materials.
Jul 3rd, 2015
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A flying microbead in a hollow glass fibre measures temperature, vibrations and electric fields with high spatial resolution.
Jul 3rd, 2015
Read moreIn a major step toward developing a novel therapy that targets epithelial-mesenchymal transition, scientists have inhibited the mechanism of the Twist protein using nanoparticles to deliver a nucleic acid called small interfering RNA, or siRNA, into tumor cells.
Jul 3rd, 2015
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Dr Rahul Raveendran-Nair is the recipient of the 2015 Moseley medal and prize from the Institute of Physics for his outstanding contributions to our understanding of the electrical, optical and structural properties of graphene and its sister compounds.
Jul 3rd, 2015
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Researchers have revealed the molecular mechanism of RNA interference (RNAi), the phenomenon by which the synthesis of a specific protein is inhibited, by real time observation of target RNA cleavage at the single-molecule level.
Jul 3rd, 2015
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Researchers have created a new LIB made from a porous solid which greatly improves its performance as well as reducing the risks due to overheating.
Jul 3rd, 2015
Read moreImec and its partners announced today that they have successfully completed a three-year program to leverage a variety of silicon photonics technologies by making them accessible for industry and academia worldwide.
Jul 3rd, 2015
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A simple technique makes it possible to control the spin directions of 'magnetic twins' hiding inside metallic crystals.
Jul 3rd, 2015
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In a breakthrough for nanoscience, polymer engineers have made such a mold for nanostructures that can shape liquid silicon out of an organic polymer material. This paves the way for perfect, 3-D, single crystal nanostructures.
Jul 2nd, 2015
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Physicists have found a way of using everyday technology found in kitchen microwaves and mobile telephones to bring quantum physics closer to helping solve enormous scientific problems that the most powerful of today's supercomputers cannot even begin to embark upon.
Jul 2nd, 2015
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