Newly discovered 'design rule' brings nature-inspired nanostructures one step closer (w/video)
Computer sims and microscopy research yield first atomic-resolution structure of a peptoid nanosheet.
Oct 7th, 2015
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Solving a 140-year fluid mechanics enigma
The findings have potential implications for research and industry because ellipsoid nanoparticles are encountered in various applications including those involving pharmaceuticals, foods and cosmetics.
Oct 7th, 2015
Read moreProtein reactions identified with subatomic resolution
Using subatomic resolution, researchers have gained insights into the dynamic modus operandi of two switch proteins which are responsible for the import of compounds into the nucleus and for cell growth.
Oct 7th, 2015
Read moreTowards the development of a new evaluation method of semiconductors by using terahertz waves
Researchers succeeded in visualizing changes in defect density on the surface of GaN through the laser terahertz emission microscope (LTEM) which measures THz waves generated by laser emission.
Oct 7th, 2015
Read moreTellurium electrodes boost lithium batteries
Tellurium electrodes have higher energy densities and may be charged and discharged faster than conventional electrode materials.
Oct 7th, 2015
Read moreDetecting HIV diagnostic antibodies with DNA nanomachines
A nanoscale machine composed of synthetic DNA can be used for the rapid, sensitive and low-cost diagnosis of many diseases, including HIV.
Oct 7th, 2015
Read moreNew artificial cells mimic nature's tiny reactors
A new approach creates microscale bioreactors for studying complex reactions for energy production and storage.
Oct 6th, 2015
Read moreNew database shows nanotechnology in common food products
The database contains almost 300 food products and food contact products that use nanoparticles.
Oct 6th, 2015
Read moreNew surfaces delay ice formation
Call it a split personality: Water-attracting spots on water-repelling surfaces can prevent ice formation at 6 degrees below freezing for more than 3 hours.
Oct 6th, 2015
Read moreEven if imprisoned inside a crystal, molecules can still move
For the first time, a study has shown that residual movements continue to animate proteins inside a crystal and that this movement 'blurs"´' the structures obtained via crystallography. The study stresses that the more these residual movements are restricted, the better the crystalline order.
Oct 6th, 2015
Read moreDouble the (quantum) fun
A detailed analysis of the electrical characteristics of a tiny transistor made from 2 quantum dots could help researchers design better devices to manipulate single electrons.
Oct 6th, 2015
Read moreOrganic semiconductors get weird at the edge
New work details how electronic properties at the edges of organic molecular systems differ from the rest of the material.
Oct 6th, 2015
Read moreSimple detection of magnetic skyrmions
New physical effect: researchers discover a change of electrical resistance in magnetic whirls.
Oct 6th, 2015
Read moreLaser-wielding physicists seize control of atoms' behavior
Physicists have wondered in recent years if they could control how atoms interact using light. Now they know that they can, by demonstrating games of quantum billiards with unusual new rules.
Oct 5th, 2015
Read moreResearchers find 'greener' way to assemble materials for solar applications
Today, formation of that polymer assembly requires solvents that can harm the environment, but scientists have found a 'greener' way to control the assembly of photovoltaic polymers in water using a surfactant - a detergent-like molecule--as a template.
Oct 5th, 2015
Read moreGraphene teams up with two-dimensional crystals for faster data communications
Researchers show that a two-dimensional crystal, combined with graphene, has the capability to detect optical pulses with a response faster than ten picoseconds, while maintaining a high efficiency.
Oct 5th, 2015
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