This exotic liquid-like state of matter in which magnetism never freezes could give rise to high-temperature superconductivity and form the basis for quantum computing.
Jan 29th, 2020
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Researchers have developed the concept for constructing an 'optical vacuum cleaner'. Due to its optical properties, it can trap nanoparticles from the environment.
Jan 29th, 2020
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Biobased fibres are made from two renewable marine resources and with promise in advanced applications, in wovens and medical materials, among others. The threads draw strength from the crab chitin component and flexibility from seaweed alginate.
Jan 28th, 2020
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A team of chemists has successfully coupled the directed motion of a light-activated molecular motor to a different chemical unit - thus taking an important step toward the realization of synthetic nanomachines.
Jan 28th, 2020
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The discovery is not only important for basic research in physics, but the scientists also expect it to be beneficial in technical innovations. As an example, the interaction could help create special nanoscale magnetic structures.
Jan 28th, 2020
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Flexible sheet-type magnetic sensor systems developed with tenfold improvement in sensitivity.
Jan 28th, 2020
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A team of scientists and engineers plan to combine expertise in the chemical control of atomic layer deposition, in gas delivery, microelectromechanical devices, and microprocessing and automation, in order to demonstrate the potential of atomic-layer 3D printing.
Jan 28th, 2020
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Researchers explore new materials with physical properties that can be custom-tailored to suit particular needs. The work is inspired by mechanisms in nature, where the complex three-dimensional structure of surrounding proteins influences the electrochemical properties of metals at their core.
Jan 27th, 2020
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Scientists have invented a nanoparticle that eats away - from the inside out - portions of plaques that cause heart attacks.
Jan 27th, 2020
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An interdisciplinary team has succeeded in creating a direct path for artificial nanocontainers to enter into the nucleus of living cells. To this end, they produced biocompatible polymer vesicles that can pass through the pores that decorate the membrane of the cell nucleus.
Jan 27th, 2020
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Until now, complex experimental equipment was required to measure the shape of a light pulse. Researchers have now made this much easier.
Jan 27th, 2020
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Thin radio-frequency detector monitors capacity of commercial lithium-ion battery.
Jan 27th, 2020
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'Green' process promises pristine graphene in bulk using waste food, plastic and other materials.
Jan 27th, 2020
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Scientists modeled and confirmed the existence of a new type of curved acoustic wave beams - acoustical hooks.
Jan 27th, 2020
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Scientists have developed a fully experimental method for determining the photonic band gap, literally making visible the unseen.
Jan 27th, 2020
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Nanocrystals, when they are dressed by the right kind of imperfections, adjust their electronic properties to favorably convert energy into heat, an important attribute for potential use in smart materials for energy, health, sensors etc.
Jan 24th, 2020
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