Physicists have published new findings examining the electrical properties of materials that could be harnessed for next-generation transistors and electronics.
Dec 2nd, 2016
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Mapping the interaction of a single atom with a single photon may inform design of quantum devices.
Dec 2nd, 2016
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For the first time, scientists observed critical magnetic susceptibility of an organic material with a triangular lattice, when the material was in a quantum spin-liquid state at very low temperatures.
Dec 2nd, 2016
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Aqueous suspensions of nanosheets that can be tuned to reflect over a wide range of wavelengths could lead to smarter optical filters and sensors.
Dec 2nd, 2016
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Medicine diffusion capsule could locally treat multiple ailments and diseases over several weeks.
Dec 1st, 2016
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An international team of researchers has finally caught water in the act - showing how water molecules pass along excess charges and, in the process, conduct electricity.
Dec 1st, 2016
Read moreScientists recreate a 10-step biological pathway with all the enzymes tethered to nanoparticles.
Dec 1st, 2016
Read moreControlling the way fluorinated polymer chains twist and turn may enable fast and flexible electrical circuits. The findings may offer substantial impact on the development of new polymer-type materials used in flexible electronic applications.
Dec 1st, 2016
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12.1 percent efficiency for 16 cm2 cell is the largest single to be independently certified with highest energy conversion efficiency.
Dec 1st, 2016
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A researcher has designed new materials that could be used to store hydrogen fuel more efficiently in vehicles or other devices that use clean energy.
Dec 1st, 2016
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Scientists have found that molybdenum sulfide (MoS2) holds more promise than previously thought as a catalyst for producing hydrogen to use as a clean energy source. Specifically, they found that the entire surface of MoS2 can be used as a catalyst, not just the edges of the material.
Dec 1st, 2016
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Inspired by the structure of insect eyes, scientists have developed new materials that could improve the color and effectiveness of these safeguards.
Dec 1st, 2016
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Researchers clarify how laser annealing technology can lead to production of ultrathin nanomaterials.
Dec 1st, 2016
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Majorana fermions are particles that could potentially be used as information units for a quantum computer. An experiment by physicists has confirmed their theory that Majorana fermions can be generated and measured on a superconductor at the end of wires made from single iron atoms.
Dec 1st, 2016
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Scientists report on detailed new physical insights of non-equilibrium atom-surface quantum friction.
Dec 1st, 2016
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Research team develops new approach to strengthen polymer gels by changing the length of polymer 'thread' per molecular 'bead'.
Dec 1st, 2016
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