Researchers have discovered that ultrasonic waves can be used to grab several microparticles at a time, effectively creating a pair of invisible 'ultrasonic hands' that can move tiny objects, such as cells, under a microscope.
Posted: May 15th, 2014
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The technology is already under development for use in multi-threat body armor employed to protect soldiers, police and first responders.
Posted: May 15th, 2014
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The incorporation of nanoparticles of gold or silver into conventional ink, the same ink as in our ballpoints or pens, is an advanced solution in identifying molecules in fields such as medical diagnosis, biology, the environment, safety, etc.
Posted: May 15th, 2014
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Due to the delocalization of molecular orbitals valence shell spectroscopy does not allow distinction between individual atoms. Here, the authors show that for photoionization the difference in mass - and hence recoil momentum - between atoms in a diatomic molecule allows site selective emission to be observed.
Posted: May 15th, 2014
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The University of Chicago's Institute for Molecular Engineering will lead a team of researchers from five universities in an ambitious five-year, $6.75 million project to create a new class of quantum devices that will allow communication among quantum computers.
Posted: May 15th, 2014
Read moreCombining atoms of semiconductor materials into nanowires and structures on top of silicon surfaces shows promise for a new generation of fast, robust electronic and photonic devices.
Posted: May 14th, 2014
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Researchers have taken a step toward practical applications for 'hyperbolic metamaterials', ultra-thin crystalline films that could bring optical advances including powerful microscopes, quantum computers and high-performance solar cells.
Posted: May 14th, 2014
Read moreAs part of the Communication on the Second Regulatory Review on Nanomaterials, the European Commission has announced to launch an impact assessment to identify and develop the most adequate means to increase transparency and ensure regulatory oversight on nanomaterials.
Posted: May 14th, 2014
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Researchers have determined the structure of DNA from measurements on a single molecule using atomic force microscopy, and found significant variations in the well-known double helix.
Posted: May 14th, 2014
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A device created by electrical engineers uses a thin film of vanadium dioxide on a titanium dioxide substrate to create an oscillating switch. When a second similar oscillating system was added, over time the two devices would begin to oscillate in unison. This coupled system could provide the basis for non-Boolean computing.
Posted: May 14th, 2014
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Using components similar those that control electrons in microchips, researchers have designed a new device that can sort, store and retrieve individual cells for study.
Posted: May 14th, 2014
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A simple new technique to form interlocking beads of water in ambient conditions could prove valuable for applications in biological sensing, membrane research and harvesting water from fog.
Posted: May 13th, 2014
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Researchers from The University of Texas at Dallas and the University of Tokyo have created electronic devices that become soft when implanted inside the body and can deploy to grip 3-D objects, such as large tissues, nerves and blood vessels.
Posted: May 13th, 2014
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Physicists have developed a new ultrafast light source for observing electron motion in molecules - made up of nuclei and electrons - at the point before the nuclei start to move. By being able to observe what actually happens, scientists can begin to understand how an electron interacts with other electrons, which may help improve the efficiency of solar cells.
Posted: May 13th, 2014
Read moreThe ability to transfer a gene or DNA sequence from one animal into the genome of another plays a critical role in a wide range of medical research - including cancer, Alzheimer's disease, and diabetes.
Posted: May 13th, 2014
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A ground-breaking filter technology that guards against the finest pollutants in the air.
Posted: May 13th, 2014
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