Researchers imitate molecular crowding in cells
These results are offering better insight into the development of nanoreactors and artificial organelles.
Mar 1st, 2017
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Chiral metamaterial produces record optical shift under incremental power modulation
Researchers have demonstrated an optical metamaterial whose chiroptical properties in the nonlinear regime produce a significant spectral shift with power levels in the milliwatt range.
Mar 1st, 2017
Read moreResearchers coax particles to form vortices using magnetic fields
Scientists have created tiny swirling vortices out of magnetic particles, providing insight into the behavior that governs such systems - which opens up new opportunities for materials and devices with new properties.
Mar 1st, 2017
Read moreNanocoated regular paper can be erased and reprinted 80 times (w/video)
Researchers have developed a new nanoparticle coating for regular paper that needs no ink, and can be printed on with light, erased and reused more than 80 times.
Mar 1st, 2017
Read moreDo cells have exotic vibrational properties?
A little-understood biological property that appears to allow cell components to store energy on their outer edges is the possible key to developing a new class of materials and devices to collect, store and manage energy for a variety of applications.
Feb 28th, 2017
Read moreResearchers coax colloidal spheres to self-assemble into photonic crystals
Breakthrough raises hope for efficient alternative to today's computer chips.
Feb 28th, 2017
Read moreOptical generation of ultrasound via photoacoustic effect
Researchers have used tailored optoacoustic surface profiles to generate acoustic fields focused at multiple points using a single optical pulse.
Feb 28th, 2017
Read moreLead dressed like gold
Laser-altered molecules cast alchemy in a different light.
Feb 28th, 2017
Read moreTurning water into clean fuel
Novel materials and structures developed to support generation of sustainable hydrogen fuel.
Feb 28th, 2017
Read moreTeam develops polymer surface with living system-like autonomous unidirectional motion
Scientists have developed a nanosize surface and interface composed of synthetic polymer that can move autonomously in one direction like a motor protein involved in motion and transport in living organisms.
Feb 28th, 2017
Read moreNerve-wrapping nanofiber mesh promoting regeneration
Researchers have developed a mesh which can be wrapped around injured peripheral nerves to facilitate their regeneration and restore their functions.
Feb 28th, 2017
Read moreScientists create electric circuits inside plants
New research looks at tapping plants' energy directly by turning their internal structures into electric circuits.
Feb 27th, 2017
Read moreNano 'sandwich' offers unique properties
Researchers have modeled a nanoscale sandwich, the first in what they hope will become a molecular deli for materials scientists.
Feb 27th, 2017
Read moreTriboelectric nanogenerators boost mass spectrometry performance
Researchers have harnessed triboelectric nanogenerators to improve the charging of molecules in a way that dramatically boosts the sensitivity of a widely-used chemical analysis technique.
Feb 27th, 2017
Read moreSmart multi-layered magnetic material acts as an electric switch
New study reveals characteristic of islands of magnetic metals between vacuum gaps, displaying tunnelling electric current.
Feb 27th, 2017
Read moreBioinspired process makes materials light, robust, programmable at nano- to macro-scale
Ultralight web of silk nanofibers withstands load 4,000 times its weight.
Feb 27th, 2017
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