Learning how to fine-tune nanofabrication
A new computational method may improve the control of nanomaterial fabrication.
Mar 2nd, 2017
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Portable nanofiber device offers precise, point-and-shoot capability
Researchers have developed a lightweight, portable nanofiber fabrication device that could one day be used to dress wounds on a battlefield or dress shoppers in customizable fabrics.
Mar 1st, 2017
Read moreNanoinjection increases survival rate of cells
In a new study, scientists show that with this method, nine out of ten cells survive being injected with foreign molecules.
Mar 1st, 2017
Read moreNano-imprinting technology improves transistor-based biosensors
Silicon nanowires fabricated using an imprinting technology could be the way of the future for transistor-based biosensors.
Mar 1st, 2017
Read moreScientists develop spectacles for X-ray lasers
Tailor-made corrective glasses permit unparalleled concentration of X-ray beam.
Mar 1st, 2017
Read moreMagic ink from the nano world
A chemical reaction alters the colors of plasmonic prints.
Mar 1st, 2017
Read moreResearchers imitate molecular crowding in cells
These results are offering better insight into the development of nanoreactors and artificial organelles.
Mar 1st, 2017
Read moreChiral metamaterial produces record optical shift under incremental power modulation
Researchers have demonstrated an optical metamaterial whose chiroptical properties in the nonlinear regime produce a significant spectral shift with power levels in the milliwatt range.
Mar 1st, 2017
Read moreResearchers coax particles to form vortices using magnetic fields
Scientists have created tiny swirling vortices out of magnetic particles, providing insight into the behavior that governs such systems - which opens up new opportunities for materials and devices with new properties.
Mar 1st, 2017
Read moreNanocoated regular paper can be erased and reprinted 80 times (w/video)
Researchers have developed a new nanoparticle coating for regular paper that needs no ink, and can be printed on with light, erased and reused more than 80 times.
Mar 1st, 2017
Read moreDo cells have exotic vibrational properties?
A little-understood biological property that appears to allow cell components to store energy on their outer edges is the possible key to developing a new class of materials and devices to collect, store and manage energy for a variety of applications.
Feb 28th, 2017
Read moreResearchers coax colloidal spheres to self-assemble into photonic crystals
Breakthrough raises hope for efficient alternative to today's computer chips.
Feb 28th, 2017
Read moreOptical generation of ultrasound via photoacoustic effect
Researchers have used tailored optoacoustic surface profiles to generate acoustic fields focused at multiple points using a single optical pulse.
Feb 28th, 2017
Read moreLead dressed like gold
Laser-altered molecules cast alchemy in a different light.
Feb 28th, 2017
Read moreTurning water into clean fuel
Novel materials and structures developed to support generation of sustainable hydrogen fuel.
Feb 28th, 2017
Read moreTeam develops polymer surface with living system-like autonomous unidirectional motion
Scientists have developed a nanosize surface and interface composed of synthetic polymer that can move autonomously in one direction like a motor protein involved in motion and transport in living organisms.
Feb 28th, 2017
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