Researchers have demonstrated the first-ever recording of optically encoded audio onto a non-magnetic plasmonic nanostructure, opening the door to multiple uses in informational processing and archival storage.
Mar 16th, 2015
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Mother-of-pearl, the iridescent layer in the shells of some mollusks, inspired a study that will help scientists and engineers judge the ultimate strength, stiffness and toughness of composite materials for anything from nanoscale electronics to buildings.
Mar 16th, 2015
Read moreA team of scientists has discovered how geckos manage to stay clean, even in dusty deserts. The process may also turn out to have important human applications.
Mar 16th, 2015
Read moreRecent results have demonstrated the positive impact single wall carbon nanotubes can make to the physical, mechanical and chemical indexes of elastomer composites.
Mar 16th, 2015
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A multiple miniaturized Scanning Probe Microscopy (MSPM) heads system, which can inspect and measure many sites in parallel, means an enhancement of throughput in order of more than 1000 times the single SPM throughput.
Mar 16th, 2015
Read moreThe PCATDES project, which aims to developed a photo-catalytic reactor capable of improving the current treatment of waste water generated by agricultural industries and fisheries, has reached its mid-point.
Mar 16th, 2015
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Researchers attach silicon photonic chips directly onto a processor package promising a faster, cheaper and lower energy future for computing systems, including cloud data centers.
Mar 13th, 2015
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The scientists conducted research to probe nanoscale properties and mechanisms of lubricant films and ultimately uncovered the molecular mechanisms behind a common anti-wear additive.
Mar 13th, 2015
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Engineers invent nanoscale integrated circuit that enables simultaneous transmission and reception at the same frequency in a wireless radio.
Mar 13th, 2015
Read moreResearchers have succeeded in imaging structural dynamics of living neurons with an unprecedented spatial resolution.
Mar 13th, 2015
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The National Nanotechnology Initiative today published the proceedings of a technical interchange meeting on 'Realizing the Promise of Carbon Nanotubes: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Pathway to Commercialization'.
Mar 12th, 2015
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Scientists have simplified the chemical synthesis of small molecules, eliminating a major bottleneck that limits the exploration of a class of compounds offering tremendous potential for medicine and technology.
Mar 12th, 2015
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Researchers have shown that the crystal lattice of calcium carbonate can be altered using just a single protein species.
Mar 12th, 2015
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Years of research satisfy a graduate student's curiosity about the molecular minuet he observed among drops of ordinary food coloring.
Mar 12th, 2015
Read moreGold nanoparticles enable precise stimulation of normal, non-genetically modified neurons with light.
Mar 12th, 2015
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Phonsi is a consortium combining research institutes, IBM and a startup (Single Quantum) with world leading expertise in synthesis, characterization and integration of these nanocrystals.
Mar 12th, 2015
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