Sound waves could power hard disk drives of the future
Researchers have been using simulations to explore ways of making racetrack memory more efficient and stumbled upon a surprising solution using sound waves.
Nov 11th, 2015
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How to control shape, structure of DNA and RNA with gold nanoparticles (w/video)
Researchers have used computational modelling to shed light on precisely how charged gold nanoparticles influence the structure of DNA and RNA - which may lead to new techniques for manipulating these genetic materials.
Nov 11th, 2015
Read moreA pregnancy test-like method allows the quick and cheap quantification of Parathyroid Hormone-like Hormone
New work describes for the first time the application of lateral-flow immunoassays for the detection of this protein taking advantage of paper based nanobiosensors properties.
Nov 11th, 2015
Read moreUsing high-performance computing to drive alloy design
A new initiative in the U.S. is to develop new high-performance alloys.
Nov 11th, 2015
Read moreBiometamaterials: Inspiration from the surface of leaves
Researchers have fabricated a new 'biometamaterial' using a lotus leaf as a template. The new substance is capable of almost total absorption of light across the entire visible spectrum.
Nov 11th, 2015
Read moreNanoparticle sunscreen ingredient may prevent medical implant infections
A common ingredient in sunscreen could be an effective antibacterial coating for medical implants such as pacemakers and replacement joints.
Nov 10th, 2015
Read moreNanotechnology advances could pave way for implantable artificial kidney
Advances in nanofilter technology could lead to the development of a surgically implantable, artificial kidney.
Nov 10th, 2015
Read moreOnion-like layers help this efficient new nanoparticle glow
A dye-coated surface is 1 of 3 specially crafted layers that help the particle emit light ideal for bioimaging.
Nov 10th, 2015
Read moreBullet holes and graphene caves: picturing engineering (w/video)
From a Cambridge guide for robot tourists, to titanium 'comets', the winners of the annual Department of Engineering photo competition highlight the variety and beauty of engineering.
Nov 10th, 2015
Read moreThe makings of a Hund's metal
In atomic physics, Hund's rules refers to a set of guidelines which are used to determine the term symbol that corresponds to the ground state of a multi-electron atom.
Nov 10th, 2015
Read moreClay makes better high-temp batteries
A unique combination of materials, including a clay-based electrolyte, may solve a problem for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries destined for harsh environments.
Nov 10th, 2015
Read moreUltra-thin, tunable, broadband microwave absorber may advance radar cloaking
Researchers have developed an ultra-thin, tunable broadband microwave absorber for ultra-high frequency applications. This ultra-thin absorbing surface, called an active frequency-selective surface absorber, consists of arrays of patterned conductors loaded with two common types of circuit elements known as resistors and varactors.
Nov 10th, 2015
Read moreMicrowave field imaging using diamond and vapor cells
Researchers have developed two new methods for imaging microwave fields. Both methods exploit the change in spin states induced by an applied microwave field.
Nov 10th, 2015
Read moreSea urchin spurs new ideas for lightweight materials
Materials researchers love sea creatures. Mother-of-pearl provokes ideas for smooth surfaces, clams inspire gluey substances, shark's skin is used to develop materials that reduce drag in water, and so on. Researchers have now found a model for strong, lightweight materials by diving below the sea surface to investigate a sea urchin cousin known as the heart urchin.
Nov 10th, 2015
Read moreHydrogel superglue is 90 percent water
Engineers have developed a method to make synthetic, sticky hydrogel that is more than 90 percent water. The hydrogel, which is a transparent, rubber-like material, can adhere to surfaces such as glass, silicon, ceramics, aluminum, and titanium with a toughness comparable to the bond between tendon and cartilage on bone.
Nov 10th, 2015
Read moreNew electron microscopy method sculpts 3-D structures at atomic level
Electron microscopy researchers have developed a unique way to build 3-D structures with finely controlled shapes as small as one to two nanometers.
Nov 9th, 2015
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