Researchers have examined the effect of ultrafast laser pulses on a low temperature superconducting material. Studying the way that light interacts with the superconductor at room temperature - and the effects of laser pulses on the material - gives insight into the change between metals and insulators.
Nov 25th, 2015
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In an important step toward creating a practical underwater glue, researchers have designed a synthetic material that combines the key functionalities of interfacial mussel foot proteins, creating a single, low-molecular-weight, one-component adhesive.
Nov 24th, 2015
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New formula identifies limits to nanoscale heat transfer, may help optimize devices that convert heat to electricity.
Nov 24th, 2015
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Physicists detect mechanisms in semiconductor nanostructures which can cause stored quantum information to be lost and inhibit this by applying magnetic fields.
Nov 24th, 2015
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Researchers have demonstrated a prototype of a single-chip electrochemical sensor for simultaneous detection of multiple ions in fluids. The demonstrator paves the way to small-sized and low-cost detection systems for agriculture, healthcare and lifestyle applications, food quality monitoring and water management.
Nov 24th, 2015
Read moreResearchers have developed a new sensor that can detect low levels of E2, one of the primary estrogen hormones, in liquids.
Nov 24th, 2015
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Vivid holographic images and text can now be produced by means of an ordinary inkjet printer. This new method is expected to significantly reduce the cost and time needed to create the so-called rainbow holograms, commonly used for security purposes - to protect valuable items, such as credit cards and paper currency, from piracy and falsification.
Nov 24th, 2015
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Researchers have found a phenomenon that might lead to more compact, tunable X-ray devices made of graphene.
Nov 24th, 2015
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Technique provides first real-time, eagle-eye view of neural activity in mammal brains.
Nov 24th, 2015
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This EU programm enables researchers to gain fast and easy access to Europe's leading nanoelectronics institutes.
Nov 24th, 2015
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Researchers have developed a process to remove contaminants from oil sands wastewater using only sunlight and nanoparticles that is more effective and inexpensive than conventional treatment methods.
Nov 23rd, 2015
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Mathematical modeling enables $100 depth sensor to approximate the measurements of a $100,000 piece of lab equipment.
Nov 23rd, 2015
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Scientists show how a light-induced force can amplify the sensitivity and resolution of a technique used to study single molecules.
Nov 23rd, 2015
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The China-UK collaborative effort to support the development an international graphene standards and testing centre was officially launched at Zhongguancun Fengtai Science Park, Beijing, China. As the demand for international standards for testing graphene increases, the Centre in Beijing will lay the foundation for the development of graphene industry and high-end applications in China.
Nov 23rd, 2015
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Miniaturization is the magic word when it comes to nanomagnetic devices intended for use in new types of electronic components. Scientists now have proposed the use of ion beams for their fabrication. An ultra-fine beam consisting of around 10 neon ions suffices to bring several hundred atoms of an iron-aluminum alloy into disarray and thereby generate a nanomagnet embedded directly in the material.
Nov 23rd, 2015
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Researchers develop a new method to detect cancer cells in the blood before they settle in the tissue and form a new tumor.
Nov 23rd, 2015
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