Take ultracold potassium atoms, place a honeycomb lattice of laser beams on top of them and shake everything in a circular motion: this recipe enabled ETH researchers to implement an idea for a new class of materials first proposed in 1988 in their laboratory.
Nov 13th, 2014
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Arizona State University engineers will work as part of a new national center for research and innovation in small- and medium-sized drinking water systems.
Nov 13th, 2014
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Researchers have engineered a nanowire system that could pave the way for this ability, combining two light waves to produce a third with a different frequency and using an optical cavity to amplify the intensity of the output to a usable level.
Nov 13th, 2014
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Researchers visualized the electronic interactions of magnetic impurities in metals. In doing so, they discovered that the electron patterns which arise around magnetic foreign atoms as a result of the Kondo effect interact over greater distances than previously thought. The insights from the examination of a simple model system could be beneficial in understanding materials with complex electronic structures. (in German)
Nov 13th, 2014
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The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) and The University of Manchester have signed a memorandum of understanding to help move the potential benefits of graphene closer to practical use, by accelerating the commercialisation of the remarkable 2D material.
Nov 13th, 2014
Read moreAn optical oscilloscope with 20 times the resolution of conventional electronics has been developed by the ARC Centre for ultrahigh bandwidth devices for optical systems (CUDOS) at the University of Sydney and the Australian National University.
Nov 13th, 2014
Read moreUniversity of Arkansas for Medical Sciences researcher Vladimir Zharov recently was awarded a $1.5 million R01 grant by the National Institutes of Health to investigate his diagnostic concept - 'in vivo reading written in blood' - with new stimuli-responsive nanoparticles circulating in blood.
Nov 13th, 2014
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A research team in Japan has shown that a molecular electronic switch with multi-conductance states (for example, high, medium and low states) is possible using a single quarter thiophene-based junction. In this new switch, the switching behavior is triggered by external mechanical force.
Nov 13th, 2014
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Researchers have shown that small size pure graphene nanosheets may work as an effective catalyst for breaking oxygen molecules - a reaction, which is of importance in the operation of fuel cells and air batteries, both of which have the potential to power electronic devices, vehicles, aircrafts and equipment.
Nov 13th, 2014
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Fraunhofer FEP presents latest approaches to fabricate OLED devices for lab-on-a-chip-applications using either near UV electroluminescence or optically modulated green light to stimulate fluorescent dye markers.
Nov 12th, 2014
Read moreU.S. Patent 8,841,272, 'Double-Stranded RNA-Based Nanoparticles for Insect Gene Silencing', was recently awarded to the Kansas State University Research Foundation.
Nov 12th, 2014
Read moreApplying a thin film of metallic oxide significantly boosts the performance of solar panel cells. Researchers have developed a new class of materials comprising elements such as bismuth, iron, chromium, and oxygen. These multiferroic materials absorb solar radiation and possess unique electrical and magnetic properties.
Nov 12th, 2014
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An 'electronic tongue' could one day sample food and drinks as a quality check before they hit store shelves. Or it could someday monitor water for pollutants or test blood for signs of disease.
Nov 12th, 2014
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The loss of eyesight, often caused by retinal degeneration, is a life-altering health issue for many people, especially as they age. But a new development toward a prosthetic retina could help counter conditions that result from problems with this crucial part of the eye.
Nov 12th, 2014
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Chemists have succeeded in twisting a molecule by combining molecular strands of differing lengths. The longer strand winds around a central axis like a staircase banister, creating a helical structure that exhibits special physical properties.
Nov 12th, 2014
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Researchers are working on a new system that could decrease the negative effects of cancer drugs on patients.
Nov 12th, 2014
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