A new insight into the fundamental mechanics of the movement of molecules offers a surprising view of what happens when you pour a liquid out of a cup. More important, it provides a theoretical foundation for a molecular-level process that must be controlled to ensure the stability of important protein-based drugs at room temperature.
Jan 15th, 2015
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Due to their nanoscale dimensions and sensitivity to light, quantum dots are being used for a number of bioimaging applications including in vivo imaging of tumor cells, detection of biomolecules, and measurement of pH changes.
Jan 15th, 2015
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Instead of making their microscopes more powerful, researchers have discovered a method that enlarges tissue samples by embedding them in a polymer that swells when water is added. This allows specimens to be physically magnified, and then imaged at a much higher resolution.
Jan 15th, 2015
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Physicists have detected 'charge ordering' in electron-doped cuprate superconductors for the first time.
Jan 15th, 2015
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Researchers have built a rice grain-sized laser powered by single electrons tunneling through artificial atoms known as quantum dots. The tiny microwave laser, or 'maser', is a demonstration of the fundamental interactions between light and moving electrons.
Jan 15th, 2015
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Researchers have developed a new test strip that is demonstrating great potential for the early detection of certain heart attacks.
Jan 15th, 2015
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Researchers have set up a unique measurement station at BESSY II: a vector electromagnet consisting of three mutually perpendicular Helmholtz coils which enables setting the local magnetic field at the sample position to any orientation desired.
Jan 15th, 2015
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Chemists and materials scientists have developed a type of glass that can be used as an electrode material in lithium-ion batteries - likely making a vast improvement in these batteries' capacity and energy density.
Jan 15th, 2015
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If in the future electrodes are inserted into the human brain - either for research purposes or to treat diseases - it may be appropriate to give them a 'coat' of nanowires that could make them less irritating for the brain tissue. However, the nanowires must not exceed a certain length, according to new research.
Jan 15th, 2015
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Wissenschaftlern ist es jetzt erstmals gelungen, elektrische Felder zwischen Atomen in einem Kristall zu messen.
Jan 15th, 2015
Read moreNew and improved solar panels could result from the discovery of a new liquid crystal material, making printable organic solar cells better performing.
Jan 15th, 2015
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A new study carefully examines the relationships between self-motile and passive or inert agents to determine possibility of creating fully synthetic systems by looking into examples of biology interacting with mechanical mechanisms.
Jan 15th, 2015
Read moreMaterials engineers have made a significant leap toward creating higher-performance electronics with improved battery life - and the ability to flex and stretch.
Jan 14th, 2015
Read moreA group of researchers has provided new insights on hydrophobic interactions within complex systems. They show how the nearby presence of polar substances can change the way the non-polar hydrophobic groups want to stick to each other.
Jan 14th, 2015
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Nanoengineers have tested a temporary tattoo that both extracts and measures the level of glucose in the fluid in between skin cells. This first-ever example of the flexible, easy-to-wear device could be a promising step forward in noninvasive glucose testing for patients with diabetes.
Jan 14th, 2015
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A single layer of metallic nanostructures has been designed, fabricated and tested by a team of electrical engineers that can provide exceptional capabilities for manipulating light.
Jan 14th, 2015
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