Novel porous materials made from flexible 'spaghetti-like' molecules
Scientists transformed flexible one-dimensional molecular chains into a structured, well-defined porous three-dimensional material.
Aug 3rd, 2016
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Getting light in shape with metamaterials
Nanoscale metallic cavities coupled to semiconductor materials can dramatically change the characteristics of light from a laser.
Aug 3rd, 2016
Read more'Second skin' protects soldiers from biological and chemical agents
In work that aims to protect soldiers from biological and chemical threats, a team of scientists has created a material that is highly breathable yet protective from biological agents.
Aug 3rd, 2016
Read moreGentle cancer treatment using nanoparticles works
Researchers have developed a method that kills cancer cells using nanoparticles and lasers. The treatment has been tested on mice and it has been demonstrated that the cancer tumors are considerably damaged.
Aug 3rd, 2016
Read moreBetter contrast agents based on nanoparticles
This new type of nanoparticles produce around ten times more contrast than the actual contrast agents and are responsive to specific environments.
Aug 3rd, 2016
Read moreScientists imitate the functionality of neurons with a phase-change device
Scientists have created randomly spiking neurons using phase-change materials to store and process data. This demonstration marks a significant step forward in the development of energy-efficient, ultra-dense integrated neuromorphic technologies for applications in cognitive computing.
Aug 3rd, 2016
Read moreChemists create vitamin-driven battery
A team of chemists has created a battery that stores energy in a biologically derived unit, paving the way for cheaper consumer electronics that are easier on the environment.
Aug 3rd, 2016
Read moreCarbon nanotube 'stitches' strengthen composites
Method to reinforce these materials could help make airplane frames lighter, more damage-resistant.
Aug 3rd, 2016
Read moreMagnetic atoms arranged in neat rows
Physicists have successfully created one-dimensional magnetic atom chains for the first time. Their break-through provides a model system for basic research in areas such as magnetic data storage, as well as in chemistry.
Aug 3rd, 2016
Read moreFlexible wearable electronic skin patch offers new way to monitor alcohol levels
Engineers have developed a flexible wearable sensor that can accurately measure a person's blood alcohol level from sweat and transmit the data wirelessly to a laptop, smartphone or other mobile device.
Aug 2nd, 2016
Read moreUnlocking the secrets of creeping concrete
Researchers have clarified the origins of a mechanism responsible for the gradual deformation of concrete.
Aug 2nd, 2016
Read moreNew metamaterials can change properties with a flick of a light-switch
Material can lead to new optical devices.
Aug 2nd, 2016
Read moreNew consortium to explore use of magnetic skyrmions in data storage (w/video)
The use of nanoscale magnetic whirlpools, known as magnetic skyrmions, to create novel and efficient ways to store data will be explored in a new GBP 7M research programme.
Aug 2nd, 2016
Read morePatented bioelectrodes have electrifying taste for waste
New research shows how Geobacter bacteria grow as films on electrodes and generate electricity - a process that's ready to be scaled up to industrial levels.
Aug 2nd, 2016
Read moreCrystallization frustration predicts metallic glass formation
Research could pave the way for new strong, conductive materials.
Aug 2nd, 2016
Read moreUltracompact photodetector
Researchers have now developed a novel type of photodetector that needs far less space than conventional ones. The component has a base area of less than one millionth of a square millimeter without the data transmission rate being affected adversely.
Aug 2nd, 2016
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