Nano-rafts on the cell membrane
Researchers shed light on a big secret of cell membranes: The 'lipid rafts', which have been believed to move within the cell membrane, do not really exist.
Apr 21st, 2015
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Nanophotonics engineer developing ultraviolet laser to detect weapons' agents
An electrical engineering researcher is using a federal grant to build a small laser for detection systems to do a more efficient job at spotting chemical and biological agents used for weapons.
Apr 21st, 2015
Read moreConnecting three atomic layers puts semiconducting science on its edge
New material with a layered, atomic sandwich structure has unique optoelectronic properties.
Apr 21st, 2015
Read moreElectronic device performance enhanced with new transistor encasing method
A more effective method for closing gaps in atomically small wires has been developed, further opening the doors to a new transistor technology.
Apr 21st, 2015
Read moreNanoelectronics on the 'computer test bench'
Thanks to a special computer program, researchers are able to simulate electronic nanocomponents and help materials science and industry in the development and production process.
Apr 21st, 2015
Read moreScientists explain skin fusion at a molecular level
Scientists explain skin fusion at a molecular level and pinpoint the specific molecules that do the job.
Apr 21st, 2015
Read moreNanobubbles dilemma solved after more than twenty years
Researchers explain that the constant angle of curvature is the reason that nanobubbles are stable.
Apr 21st, 2015
Read moreBetter battery imaging paves way for renewable energy future
In a move that could improve the energy storage of everything from portable electronics to electric microgrids, researchers have developed a novel X-ray imaging technique to visualize and study the electrochemical reactions in lithium-ion rechargeable batteries containing a new type of material, iron fluoride.
Apr 21st, 2015
Read moreHappily ever after: Scientists arrange protein-nanoparticle marriage
New nanobiotechnology method could lead to development of HIV vaccine, targeted cancer treatment.
Apr 20th, 2015
Read moreGiant magnetic effects induced in hybrid materials
Magnetic property changes by several hundred percent over a narrow temperature range.
Apr 20th, 2015
Read moreQuantum model reveals surface structure of water
Scientists have used a new quantum model to reveal the molecular structure of water's liquid surface.
Apr 20th, 2015
Read moreResearchers establish theoretical framework for graphene physics
Researchers have established a theoretical framework to understand the elastic and electronic properties of graphene.
Apr 20th, 2015
Read moreResearchers efficient method of producing metallic nanoparticles
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd has developed a new, cost-efficient method of producing various types of metallic nanoparticles.
Apr 20th, 2015
Read moreResearchers succeed in light-controlled molecule switching
Scientists are working on storing and processing information on the level of single molecules to create the smallest possible components that will combine autonomously to form a circuit. As recently reported, the researchers can switch on the current flow through a single molecule for the first time with the help of light.
Apr 20th, 2015
Read moreUNL wins $9.6 million NSF grant for nanotechnology research center
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has earned a $9.6 million grant from the National Science Foundation to support its Materials Research Science and Engineering Center and its nanotechnology research through 2020.
Apr 20th, 2015
Read moreEngineers introduce design that mimics nature's camouflage
It can shift from red to green to violet. It can mimic patterns and designs. And it can do all of this in a flash - literally.
Apr 20th, 2015
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