New probe advances understanding of photoelectrodes
Scientists have developed a new probe that could lead to a better photoelectrochemical cell.
Dec 8th, 2015
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Researchers develop nanoscale probes for ssDNA sustainability under UV radiation
Innovative approach integrating multi-color fluorescence experiments with quantum mechanical theory has great potential for monitoring DNA radiation damage live.
Dec 8th, 2015
Read moreScientists report a high performance nanoparticle electrocatalyst
Scientists have reported highly durable and active intermetallic platinum-iron (PtFe) nanoparticles (NPs) coated with nitrogen (N) doped carbon shell.
Dec 8th, 2015
Read moreLocal-strain techniques in FD-SOI fabrication improve Next-generation performance, energy use
Engineers have developed two techniques to induce local strain in FD-SOI processes for next-generation FD-SOI circuits that will produce more speed at the same, or lower, power consumption, and improve performance.
Dec 8th, 2015
Read moreAn elegant method for fitting various functional coatings to silicon microwires
The method makes it possible to create relatively easily a wire that is coated on its lower side with platinum, for example, and with silver on top. The wires can be used potentially for generating renewable energy or for purifying water.
Dec 8th, 2015
Read moreA new way to deliver microRNAs for cancer treatment
Scientists exploit gene therapy to shrink tumors in mice with an aggressive form of breast cancer.
Dec 8th, 2015
Read moreMinuscule pillars double the efficiency of solar cells
Solar cells are generally flat. However, by adding minuscule silicon pillars to the surface, it is possible to more than double the amount of energy produced for each surface.
Dec 8th, 2015
Read moreUsing atoms to turn optical nanofiber guided light on and off
Researchers have created a light-mediated on/off switch in optical nanofibers that could be used for transferring quantum information in the future.
Dec 8th, 2015
Read moreBasic technology of high thermally-durable all-solid-state lithium ion battery developed
This technology is significant as it allows the thermally durable Li-ion battery to be used in a wider variety of applications, such as large-scale industrial machines with motors, and medical machines which need to be heated for autoclave sterilization.
Dec 7th, 2015
Read moreSeeing viruses in a new light (w/video)
New method for observing viruses may shed light on how to stop them.
Dec 7th, 2015
Read moreDrug-laden 'popping nanobubbles' lead triple attack treatment for liver cancer
Researchers have discovered a novel method for repositioning an FDA-approved anti-cancer compound so it can specifically target liver cancer tumors. A 'triple attack' technique combining chemotherapy, thermal ablation, and hyperthermia provided a highly targeted, yet minimally invasive approach.
Dec 7th, 2015
Read moreSpin current on topological insulator detected electrically at room temperature
Researchers have for the first time reported the electrical detection of spin current on topological insulator surfaces at room temperature by employing a ferromagnetic detector.
Dec 7th, 2015
Read moreNanotube letters spell progress (w/video)
Carbon nanotubes grown in a furnace aren't always straight. Sometimes they curve and kink, and sometimes they branch off in several directions. Researchers realized they now had the tools available to examine just how tough those branches are.
Dec 7th, 2015
Read moreThe world's tiniest temperature sensor is powered by radio waves
Engineers have developed a very tiny wireless temperature sensor that is powered in a very special way: from the radio waves that are part of the sensor's wireless network. This means that the sensor needs not even a single wire, nor a battery that would have to be replaced.
Dec 7th, 2015
Read moreEngineers build biologically powered chip
System combines biological ion channels with solid-state transistors to create a new kind of electronics.
Dec 7th, 2015
Read moreNanostructured germanium for portable photovoltaics and battery electrodes
Using a new procedure, researchers can now produce extremely thin and robust, yet highly porous semiconductor layers.
Dec 7th, 2015
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