A glimpse inside the atom
Using electron microscopes, it is possible to image individual atoms. Scientists have calculated how it is possible to look inside the atom to image individual electron orbitals.
Jul 18th, 2016
Read moreUsing electron microscopes, it is possible to image individual atoms. Scientists have calculated how it is possible to look inside the atom to image individual electron orbitals.
Jul 18th, 2016
Read moreA complex study, lasting several years and involving work groups with specialties in various fields, has shown that a new material (a three-dimensional sponge made of carbon nanotubes) supports the growth of nerve fibers, bridging segregated neural explants and providing a functional re-connection.
Jul 15th, 2016
Read moreA new method for extracting, enriching and identifying chemical warfare agents from oils and other organic liquids could help government officials and homeland security protect civilians more effectively from their deadly effects.
Jul 15th, 2016
Read moreApproach opens a straightforward route for engineering the properties of single-wall carbon nanotubes.
Jul 15th, 2016
Read moreResearchers have shown a new way to operate a single-molecule switch by applying an external force.
Jul 15th, 2016
Read moreScientists have made an object disappear by using a composite material with nanoparticles that can enhance specific properties on the object's surface.
Jul 15th, 2016
Read moreAdjusting the cooking time is all it takes to tune the magnetic properties of these multi-functional iron nanowires.
Jul 15th, 2016
Read moreAltering a single atom in a silver nanocluster considerably changes its properties, creating an exciting opportunity to design these clusters.
Jul 15th, 2016
Read moreSome 'forbidden' light emissions are in fact possible, could enable new sensors and light-emitting devices.
Jul 15th, 2016
Read moreNanoscale 'rivets' give graphene qualities that may speed the wonder material's adoption in products like flexible, transparent electronics.
Jul 14th, 2016
Read moreResearchers have discovered a 'smart' organic, biodegradable nanoparticle that uses heat and light in a controlled manner to potentially target and ablate tumours with greater precision.
Jul 14th, 2016
Read moreScientists found a molecule that will help to make organic electronic devices.
Jul 14th, 2016
Read moreScientists report that they have genetically designed a new strain of bacteria that spins out extremely thin and highly conductive wires made up solely of non-toxic, natural amino acids.
Jul 14th, 2016
Read moreA new method could revolutionise single cell analysis. The technology uses the world's smallest syringe to sample the content of individual cells for molecular analyses.
Jul 14th, 2016
Read moreResearchers for the first time have found a quantum-confined bandgap narrowing mechanism where UV absorption of the grapheme quantum dots and TiO2 nanoparticles can easily be extended into the visible light range.
Jul 14th, 2016
Read moreDeveloping nanosystems that can more easily cross the gastrointestinal tract and blood-brain barriers.
Jul 14th, 2016
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