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Researchers demonstrate information processing using a light-based chip inspired by our brain

Researchers from Ghent University report on a novel paradigm to do optical information processing on a chip, using techniques inspired by the way our brain works.

Mar 28th, 2014

Theoretical model shows polymer-coated nanocubes form complex structures

Scientists have developed a theoretical model to explore the effect of polymer coatings, including DNA, for self-assembly of nanocubes into so-called superlattices.

Mar 28th, 2014

Rainbow-catching waveguide could revolutionize energy technologies

By slowing and absorbing certain wavelengths of light, engineers open new possibilities in solar power, thermal energy recycling and stealth technology.

Mar 28th, 2014

Explaining interactions between light, heat, and charge carriers in silicon photonic microresonators

A new analysis accurately describes the behavior of silicon photon microresonators in the nonlinear regime, where the amount of light exiting the system is not directly proportional to the amount of light entering it.

Mar 28th, 2014

Revolutionary solar cells double as lasers

Latest research finds that the trailblazing perovskite material used in solar cells can double up as a laser, strongly suggesting the astonishing efficiency levels already achieved in these cells is only part of the journey.

Mar 28th, 2014

Science with bling: Turning graphite into diamond

A research team has uncovered a potential new route to produce thin diamond films for a variety of industrial applications, from cutting tools to electronic devices to electrochemical sensors.

Mar 28th, 2014

Umea University becomes national resource for advanced electron microscopy

Umea University in Sweden will be a national resource for advanced electron microscopy thanks to a contribution of SEK 57 million. Scientists across the country will be able to use the techniques for research.

Mar 28th, 2014

A mixture of nanodiamonds and mineral oil the best nanofluid for heat transfer

A mixture of diamond nanoparticles and mineral oil easily outperforms other types of fluid created for heat-transfer applications, according to new research by Rice University.

Mar 28th, 2014

Need your dielectric to stick to graphene? Just add water

An application highly desired by the semiconductor industry is graphene's potential role as a replacement for silicon as a substrate in microchips. Thanks to an innovative technique for applying dielectrics (insulating layers) onto graphene, that goal is a bit closer to reality.

Mar 28th, 2014

Thin films yield high-detail latent fingerprints from nonporous surfaces

Researchers describe a development method using columnar thin films that is quick, provides a high level of detail and resolution, and yields consistent results on prints recovered from many types of nonporous surfaces.

Mar 28th, 2014

A new angle on controlling light (w/video)

System could provide first method for filtering light waves based on direction.

Mar 27th, 2014

Fabricating nanostructures with silk could make clean rooms green rooms

Engineers have demonstrated that it is possible to generate nanostructures from silk in an environmentally friendly process that uses water as a developing agent and standard fabrication techniques. This approach provides a green alternative to the toxic materials commonly used in nanofabrication while delivering fabrication quality comparable to conventional synthetic polymers.

Mar 27th, 2014

The very small is big in manufacturing

Consumers are demanding ever smaller, more portable devices, with extra features, better performance and energy efficiency. But squeezing everything into smaller packages is a huge manufacturing challenge. To help, European researchers have developed ways to produce the micro components needed for these smaller devices.

Mar 27th, 2014