Seeing the action involved in cell membrane hemifusion
Researchers develop a novel device to image the minute forces and actions involved in cell membrane hemifusion.
May 27th, 2015
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Shedding light on untapped information in photons
Fundamental science effort aims to reveal maximum information contained in photons to guide development of future imaging technologies.
May 26th, 2015
Read moreSqueezed quantum cats
Researchers reach deep into their bag of tricks to create so-called 'squeezed Schrodinger cats'. These quantum systems could be extremely useful for future technologies.
May 26th, 2015
Read moreResearchers develop a semiconductor chip made almost entirely of wood
A new paper demonstrates the feasibility of replacing the substrate, or support layer, of a computer chip, with cellulose nanofibril, a flexible, biodegradable material made from wood.
May 26th, 2015
Read moreWho needs water to assemble DNA? Non-aqueous solvent supports DNA nanotechnology
Scientists around the world are using the programmability of DNA to assemble complex nanometer-scale structures. Until now, however, production of these artificial structures has been limited to water-based environments, because DNA naturally functions inside the watery environment of living cells. Researchers have now shown that they can assemble DNA nanostructures in a solvent containing no water.
May 26th, 2015
Read moreNew technique speeds nanoMRI imaging
Multiplexing technique for nanoscale magnetic resonance imaging developed by researchers in Switzerland cuts normal scan time from two weeks to two days.
May 26th, 2015
Read moreNew carbon nanomaterial created from compressed benzene
One-dimensional material has a diamond-like building block.
May 26th, 2015
Read moreNanotechnology identifies brain tumor types through MRI 'virtual biopsy'
If laboratory research with mice is borne out in human studies, the results could be used to deliver nano-scale drugs that can distinguish and fight tumor cells in the brain without resorting to surgery.
May 26th, 2015
Read moreComputational physicists advance understanding of electrical vortices in certain materials
Computational physicists have developed a novel method that accurately reveals how electrical vortices affect electronic properties of materials that are used in a wide range of applications, including cell phones and military sonar.
May 26th, 2015
Read moreA new formulation of quantum mechanics
A new formulation of quantum mechanics has been developed, called the 'Signed Particle Formulation'.
May 26th, 2015
Read moreFine-tuned molecular orientation is key to more efficient solar cells
Polymer solar cells are a hot area of research due to both their strong future potential and the significant challenges they pose. Using carefully designed materials and an 'inverted' architecture, a team of scientists has achieved efficiency of 10 percent, bringing these cells close to the threshold of commercial viability.
May 25th, 2015
Read moreSlip sliding away: Graphene and diamonds prove a slippery combination
Scientists have found a way to use tiny diamonds and graphene to give friction the slip, creating a new material combination that demonstrates the rare phenomenon of 'superlubricity'.
May 25th, 2015
Read moreOne step closer to a single-molecule device
Researchers first to create a single-molecule diode - the ultimate in miniaturization for electronic devices - with potential for real-world applications.
May 25th, 2015
Read moreEngineering phase changes in nanoparticle arrays
Scientists alter attractive and repulsive forces between DNA-linked particles to make dynamic, phase-shifting forms of nanomaterials.
May 25th, 2015
Read moreDNA double helix does double duty in assembling arrays of nanoparticles
Synthetic pieces of biological molecule form framework and glue for making nanoparticle clusters and arrays.
May 25th, 2015
Read moreTable-top extreme UV laser system heralds imaging at the nanoscale
Researchers have developed a cost-effective alternative for generating bright beams of extreme UV radiation suitable for nanoscale imaging.
May 25th, 2015
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