Chemistry live: Using a scanning tunneling microscope, researchers were able for the very first time to witness in detail the activity of catalysts during an electro-chemical reaction.
Sep 7th, 2017
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Researchers have reported a new type of electronic device that can be triggered to dissolve through exposure to water molecules in the atmosphere. The work holds promise for eco-friendly disposable personal electronics and biomedical devices that dissolve within the body.
Sep 6th, 2017
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The force that enables nanosize crystals to grow could be used to design new materials.
Sep 6th, 2017
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Chemical engineers have succeeded in generating ultra-pure green light for the first time. The new light-emitting diode will pave the way for visibly improved color quality in a new generation of ultra-high definition displays for TVs and smartphones.
Sep 6th, 2017
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Radical new architecture for quantum computing, based on novel flip-flop qubits, promises to make the large-scale manufacture of quantum chips dramatically cheaper and easier.
Sep 6th, 2017
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Scientists have developed a scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) method that generates fast and reliable 3D images of curvilinear structures from a single sample orientation.
Sep 6th, 2017
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Researchers report the design of an anode built on nanostructured layers of silicon - not unlike a multi-layered cake - to preserve the advantages of silicon while preventing physical collapse.
Sep 6th, 2017
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Researchers examining the flow of electricity through semiconductors have uncovered another reason these materials seem to lose their ability to carry a charge as they become more densely doped.
Sep 5th, 2017
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Scientists cooled water without electricity by sending excess heat where it won't be noticed - space. The specialized optical surfaces they developed are a major step toward applying this technology to air conditioning and refrigeration.
Sep 5th, 2017
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Exploring a significant region of negative pressure through molecular dynamic simulations, researchers have now theoretically discovered a new family of ice phases.
Sep 5th, 2017
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Study could inform biosensors, manufacturing, and more.
Sep 5th, 2017
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A biodegradable nanoparticle injected after a spinal cord trauma prevented the inflammation and internal scarring that inhibits the repair process.
Sep 5th, 2017
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Materials scientist receives grant from US Department of Energy's SunShot Initiative to explore promising silicon fabrication technique.
Sep 5th, 2017
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A promising candidate for a solid-state electrolyte is a new class of materials based on lithium compounds.
Sep 5th, 2017
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New funding for a study to design more sustainable carbon nanomaterials.
Sep 5th, 2017
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Researchers have assembled a nanoscale biological structure capable of producing hydrogen from water using light.
Sep 5th, 2017
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