A light touch to reading electron spins
Scientists have shown a new way of reading electron spins, which eliminates the need for powerful magnetic fields and reduces the reliance on very low temperatures.
Apr 28th, 2015
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Tracking exploding lithium-ion batteries in real-time
What happens when lithium-ion batteries overheat and explode has been tracked inside and out for the first time by researchers using sophisticated 3D imaging.
Apr 28th, 2015
Read moreResearch opens the way to living implants
Researchers have found a method that allows them to ensure that living cells - in this case bacteria from the human body - can be incorporated in materials while maintaining their mobility. This opens the way to a wide range of new applications, for example as part of medical implants.
Apr 28th, 2015
Read moreWindows that act like an LCD screen
A newly developed light shutter may pave the way for see-through displays and smart windows.
Apr 28th, 2015
Read moreNew technique for exploring structural dynamics of the nanoworld
A hybrid approach allows ultrafast EM analysis of materials, showing tiny electronic changes in individual atoms within a material on ultrafast time scales.
Apr 28th, 2015
Read moreA new constitutive model for the thermo-elasto-plasticity deformation of crystals
Researchers have proposed a new thermo-elasto-plasticity constitutive model based on the interatomic potential and solid mechanics for metal crystals. Through this new model, the material behavior at different temperatures could be described accurately and conveniently.
Apr 28th, 2015
Read moreWhen mediated by superconductivity, light pushes matter million times more
When a mirror reflects light, it experiences a slight push. This radiation pressure can be increased considerably with the help of a small superconducting island.
Apr 28th, 2015
Read moreRandom light scattering enhances the resolution of wide-field optical microscope images
Researchers have developed a method to improve the resolution of a conventional wide-field optical microscope. Scattered light usually reduces the resolution of conventional optical microscopes. The team however found a simple and efficient way to actively use scattered light to improve the resolution of images.
Apr 28th, 2015
Read moreU.S. Dept. of Agriculture awards $3.8 million in grants for nanotechnology research
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced more than $3.8 million in funding to support grants focused on using nanotechnology to find solutions to societal challenges such as food security, nutrition, food safety, and environmental protection.
Apr 27th, 2015
Read moreArtificial spin ice: A new playground to better understand magnetism
Experiments using novel magnetic nanostructures confirm theoretically predicted behavior - bolstering their utility as a tool for understanding complex magnetic materials.
Apr 27th, 2015
Read moreSelf-assembling biomaterial forms nanostructure templates for human tissue formation
This article describes investigations towards the development of innovative biomaterials able to direct the formation of complex tissues as well as their release from the biomaterial template with enormous implications in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
Apr 27th, 2015
Read moreScientists join forces to reveal the mass and shape of single molecules
A microscopic tool, more than 1000 times thinner than the width of a single human hair, uses vibrations to simultaneously reveal the mass and the shape of a single molecule - a feat which has not been possible until now.
Apr 27th, 2015
Read moreMicromotors for energy generation
Self-propelled microparticles boost hydrogen release from liquid storage media.
Apr 27th, 2015
Read moreTwo-dimensional semiconductor comes clean
Scientists demonstrated that they could dramatically improve the performance of graphene by encapsulating it in molybdenum disulfide, an insulating material with a similar layered structure.
Apr 27th, 2015
Read moreNew ceramic material improves properties of hydroxyapatite nanoparticles
Researchers propose a simple and cheap method to produce hydroxyapatite nanoparticles and improve its mechanical properties.
Apr 27th, 2015
Read moreWeighing and imaging molecules one at a time
Building on their creation of the first-ever mechanical device that can measure the mass of individual molecules, one at a time, a team of scientists has created nanodevices that can also reveal their shape. Such information is crucial when trying to identify large protein molecules or complex assemblies of protein molecules.
Apr 27th, 2015
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