The reference particle captured light for a time exceeding 200 periods of one wave oscillation, 20-40 times longer than usual; this opens new perspectives in such areas as manufacturing compact sensors, night vision devices, and optical data transmission.
Jan 22nd, 2020
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Tiny nanoparticles can illuminate tissues and cells, but safer, more effective materials are needed before their mainstream application.
Jan 22nd, 2020
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Atomic force microscopy techniques enable scientists to map and modify material properties at the nanoscale for broad applications in energy, biology, medicine and beyond.
Jan 22nd, 2020
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Researchers have developed a new type of smart contact lenses that can prevent dry eyes. The self-moisturising system maintains a layer of fluid between the contact lens and the eye using a novel mechanism.
Jan 22nd, 2020
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Researchers adapted picosecond imaging technology to take pictures and video of transparent objects like cells and phenomena like shockwaves.
Jan 21st, 2020
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Scientists have created self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) using buckyballs functionalized with 'tails' of ethylene glycol. These have all the properties of thiol SAMs but remain chemically unchanged for several weeks when exposed to air.
Jan 21st, 2020
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Scientists report a new synthetic system that could guide electron transfer over long distances.
Jan 21st, 2020
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Rapid progress in the field of metallic nanotechnology is sparking a science revolution that is likely to impact all areas of society.
Jan 21st, 2020
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A stacked nanocarbon antenna makes a rare earth element shine 5 times more brightly than previous designs, with applications in molecular light-emitting devices.
Jan 21st, 2020
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Improved polarisation retention in ferroelectric a significant step forward for domain-wall nanoelectronics in data storage.
Jan 20th, 2020
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Researchers design and synthesize highly efficient carbon-based 3rd-generation OLED molecular emitters by linking the donor and acceptor modules into a ring.
Jan 20th, 2020
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Artificial photosynthesis:visible-light-driven photocatalysts convert CO2 into oxygen and pure CO under water.
Jan 20th, 2020
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Scientists have for the first time captured and filmed atoms bonding together, using advanced microscopy methods they captured a moment that is around half a million times smaller than the width of a human hair.
Jan 20th, 2020
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Physicists have exploited light to control the motion of electrons in a metallic nanocircuit. This could have major implications for the future of data processing and computing.
Jan 20th, 2020
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Clarification of photoinduced phenomena through the theoretical analysis of optical spectra.
Jan 17th, 2020
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Researchers developed novel composites of DNA, silica particles, and carbon nanotubes - properties can be tailored to various applications.
Jan 17th, 2020
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