Researchers observe charge-stripe crystal phase in an insulating cuprate
Heating the surface of cuprate high-temperature superconductor yields insulating state.
Dec 17th, 2018
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Imperfections make photons perfect for quantum computing
Scientists show how atom-flat materials could produce polarized photons on demand.
Dec 17th, 2018
Read moreScientists design new metamaterial to harness power of light
Researchers have created a new class of metamaterial that can be 'tuned' to change the color of light. This technology could someday enable on-chip optical communication in computer processors, leading to smaller, faster, cheaper and more power-efficient computer chips with wider bandwidth and better data storage, among other improvements.
Dec 17th, 2018
Read moreToward brain-like computing: New memristor better mimics synapses
A new electronic device can directly model the behaviors of a synapse, which is a connection between two neurons.
Dec 17th, 2018
Read moreSwitch-in-a-cell electrifies life
Scientists have developed synthetic protein switches to control the flow of electrons.
Dec 17th, 2018
Read moreData storage using individual molecules
Scientists have reported a new method that allows the physical state of just a few atoms or molecules within a network to be controlled. It is based on the spontaneous self-organization of molecules into extensive networks with pores about one nanometer in size.
Dec 17th, 2018
Read moreNew type of low-energy nanolaser that shines in all directions
Researchers have developed a new type of low-energy, nanoscale laser that shines in all directions. The key to its omnidirectional light emission is the introduction of something that is usually highly undesirable in nanotechnology: irregularities in the materials.
Dec 17th, 2018
Read moreNew property revealed in graphene could lead to better performing solar panels
International research team shows how pure graphene efficiently converts light into electricity.
Dec 17th, 2018
Read moreTwo dimensions are better than three
Developing next-generation electronics based on all two-dimensional materials.
Dec 17th, 2018
Read moreResearchers use jiggly Jell-O to make powerful new hydrogen fuel catalyst
The inexpensive new material can split water just as efficiently as costly platinum.
Dec 14th, 2018
Read moreGraphene catalyzes the reversible formation of a C-C bond between two molecules
Researchers have demonstrated that graphene deposited on a metal surface promotes an unusual chemical reaction that would hardly take place under noncatalyzed conditions.
Dec 14th, 2018
Read moreA painless adhesive
Pulling off a Band-Aid may soon get a lot less painful.
Dec 14th, 2018
Read moreThe feature size and functional range of molecular electronic devices
Monitoring the transition from tunneling leakage current to molecular tunneling.
Dec 14th, 2018
Read moreA summary of electrospun nanofibers as drug delivery system
Researchers demonstrate the use of electrospun polymeric nanofibers as an interesting method for drug delivery systems applications.
Dec 14th, 2018
Read moreScientists design custom nanoparticles with new 'stencil' method
A new technique allows scientists to build custom coats for nanoparticles in all kinds of specific shapes.
Dec 14th, 2018
Read moreModification of nitrile latex with magnetite nanoparticles to prevent glove contamination
A novel method to produce black iron oxide nanoparticle slurry having a magnetite structure and homogenously disperse. It can be used as formed or mix with another medium.
Dec 14th, 2018
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