Controlling thermal and particle currents by quantum observation
Scientists have realized the control of thermal and electrical currents in nanoscale devices by means of quantum local observations.
Jul 11th, 2017
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Better than Star Wars: Chemistry discovery yields 3-D table-top objects crafted from light
Photoswitch chemistry allows construction of light shapes into structures that have volume and are viewable from 360 degrees, making them useful for biomedical imaging, teaching, engineering, TV, movies, video games and more.
Jul 11th, 2017
Read moreNew laser design offers more inexpensive multi-color output
Design can control color, intensity of light by varying cavity architecture.
Jul 11th, 2017
Read moreSimulating splash at the microscopic level
Researchers use computer simulations to discover distinct physics of atomized droplet impact on dry surfaces at the microscopic level, improving understanding needed for spray cooling, inkjet printing and coating.
Jul 11th, 2017
Read moreThinking thin brings new layering and thermal abilities to the semiconductor industry
In a breakthrough for the semiconductor industry, researchers demonstrate a new layer transfer technique called 'controlled spalling' that creates many thin layers from a single gallium nitride wafer.
Jul 11th, 2017
Read moreCarbon-coated microsensor for clean water applications (w/video)
Researchers have developed a water analyzer for continuous monitoring of trihalomethanes.
Jul 11th, 2017
Read moreSelectively killing bacteria with magnetic nanoparticles
A novel nanoparticle system can specifically interact with adhesin molecules of a specific E. coli strain and cause agglutination through nanoparticle-bacteria complex. Applying treatment with an alternating magnetic field to such complex caused significant reduction in viability of the targeted bacteria.
Jul 11th, 2017
Read moreBacteria on surfaces - strength of adhesion does not depend on size of contact area
Scientists have developed a method with which they can measure the contact area between a bacterium and the surface it is 'sitting' on. Interestingly a large contact area does not necessarily mean a large adhesive force.
Jul 11th, 2017
Read moreDNA-functionalized graphene sensor for breath analysis
Researchers have demonstrated the enhanced sensing ability in a high humidity atmosphere of graphene sensors functionalized by single-stranded DNA, and proposed their novel sensing mechanism.
Jul 11th, 2017
Read moreRacetrack memory - the future?
Synthetic ferrimagnet nanowires make more efficient memory devices.
Jul 11th, 2017
Read moreFuture materials are becoming 'topological'
Researchers experimentally developed the so-called Quantum Spin Hall effect in a two-dimensional material. Materials that display this phenomenon are called topological insulators.
Jul 11th, 2017
Read moreCharting the path for catalyst imaging
Determining the parameters for transmission electron microscopy.
Jul 11th, 2017
Read moreSpontaneous system follows rules of equilibrium
Discovery hints at general framework for non-equilibrium systems.
Jul 10th, 2017
Read moreIn the fast lane - conductive electrodes are key to fast-charging batteries
Researchers use mxene to push charging rate limits in energy storage.
Jul 10th, 2017
Read moreForget defrosting at a glacial pace: New research speeds process up tenfold
Using what he calls 'a very simple chemical recipe', a scientist has found a way to defrost surfaces 10 times faster than normal.
Jul 10th, 2017
Read moreHarnessing hopping hydrogens for high-efficiency OLEDs
Researchers have demonstrated that a molecule that slightly changes its chemical structure before and after emission can achieve a high efficiency in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
Jul 10th, 2017
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