Nano-hybrid materials create magnetic effect
A new study details electromagnetic properties of graphene-boron nitride materials.
Jan 13th, 2016
Read moreA new study details electromagnetic properties of graphene-boron nitride materials.
Jan 13th, 2016
Read moreIn an attempt to improve the odds of sperm, scientists have developed motorized 'spermbots' that can deliver poor swimmers - that are otherwise healthy - to an egg.
Jan 13th, 2016
Read moreScientists have shown that a process known as oxidative stress is at work during encounters between certain nanoparticles and immune cells, selectively modifying proteins on macrophages, a type of immune cell.
Jan 13th, 2016
Read moreScientists have proposed the first scheme to use electromechanical oscillators and superconducting circuits to teleport the internal quantum state (memory) and center-of-mass motion state of a microorganism.
Jan 13th, 2016
Read moreIn order to get a little closer towards unravelling the mystery of cell adhesion, chemists developed a model system where they are able to control when and where cells adhere to in an extremely precise way.
Jan 13th, 2016
Read moreA nature-inspired method to model the reflection of light from the skin of silvery fish and other organisms may be possible. Such a technique may be applicable to developing better broadband reflectors and custom multi-spectral filters for a wide variety of applications.
Jan 13th, 2016
Read moreResearchers have developed the first lithium-ion battery that shuts down before overheating, then restarts immediately when the temperature cools.
Jan 13th, 2016
Read moreResearchers have developed a double-layered nanowire, consisting of a germanium core and a silicon shell, which is a promising material for high-speed transistor channels.
Jan 13th, 2016
Read moreAn international group of researchers shed light on oxygen's role in enhancing red LEDs and reported that the quantity and location of oxygen in gallium nitride (GaN) can be fine-tuned to improve the optical performance of europium-doped GaN devices.
Jan 12th, 2016
Read moreScientists have developed a new approach in enhancing catalytic performance. They report functionalised, self-assembled nanospheres that enable highly efficient catalytic conversion by acting as 'nanocentrators'.
Jan 12th, 2016
Read moreResearchers have conducted the first ever trials of smart pills that can measure intestinal gases inside the body, with surprising results revealing some unexpected ways that fibre affects the gut.
Jan 12th, 2016
Read moreCombining the properties of liquid crystals and hydrogels in just the right proportions creates the potential for new materials that have the same mechanical properties as soft tissues in the body.
Jan 12th, 2016
Read moreResearchers have developed a speedy, controllable way to get two or more ingredients into the same tiny capsule and only have them mix when triggered by a signal like vibrations or heat.
Jan 12th, 2016
Read moreA technique that combines the ultrasensitivity of surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) with a slippery surface will make it feasible to detect single molecules of a number of chemical and biological species from gaseous, liquid or solid samples. This combination of slippery surface and laser-based spectroscopy will open new applications in analytical chemistry, molecular diagnostics, environmental monitoring and national security.
Jan 12th, 2016
Read moreScientists invent an adaptive material that heals itself and bounces back from extraordinary compression. The material may be useful for tissue engineering or lightweight structural applications.
Jan 12th, 2016
Read moreSurprising result could pave way to cheaper, higher capacity batteries.
Jan 11th, 2016
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