Scientists develop synchronized molecular motors
An international team of scientists has created molecular motors that can communicate and synchronize their movements.
May 10th, 2016
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Distance wireless charging enhanced by magnetic metamaterials
The system, made with a shell of metamaterials which concentrates the magnetic field, could transmit energy efficiently enough to charge mobile devices without having to place them close to the charging base.
May 10th, 2016
Read moreCommon nanoparticle has subtle effects on oxidative stress genes
A nanoparticle commonly used in food, cosmetics, sunscreen and other products can have subtle effects on the activity of genes expressing enzymes that address oxidative stress inside two types of cells.
May 10th, 2016
Read moreCombining two thin-film materials yields surprising room-temperature magnetism
A new and unexpected magnetic effect has taken researchers by surprise, and could open up a new pathway to advanced electronic devices and even robust quantum computer architecture.
May 10th, 2016
Read moreSpin lifetime anisotropy of graphene is much weaker than previously reported
New work demonstrates spin-lifetime anisotropy measurements in graphene and discusses them in light of current theoretical knowledge.
May 10th, 2016
Read moreGraphene flakes to calm synapses
A new study showed how effective graphene oxide flakes are at interfering with excitatory synapses, an effect that could prove useful in new treatments for diseases like epilepsy.
May 10th, 2016
Read moreOpen access infrastructure for a pilot line of nanoparticles and nanocomposites
A simple and open access to high-class infrastructure for the reliable production of small batches of functionalized nanoparticles and nanocomposites for testing could ease the way towards new nano-based products for chemical and pharmaceutical companies.
May 10th, 2016
Read moreFine tuning phosphorous heterocycle materials for organic electronics
This method enables the fine tuning of the electronic properties of such phosphorous heterocycles compounds for applications including fabrication of organic electronics and hydrogen fluoride sensors.
May 10th, 2016
Read moreNeutrons tap into magnetism in topological insulators at high temperatures
A multi-institutional team of researchers has discovered novel magnetic behavior on the surface of a specialized material that holds promise for smaller, more efficient devices and other advanced technology.
May 9th, 2016
Read moreMachine learning accelerates the discovery of new materials
Researchers apply adaptive-design strategy to reveal targeted properties in shape-memory alloy.
May 9th, 2016
Read moreBest of both worlds
Ferromagnetism + semiconductor = spintronics: New opportunities for improving electronics.
May 9th, 2016
Read moreNew material temporarily tightens skin (w/video)
Scientists have developed a new material that can temporarily protect and tighten skin, and smooth wrinkles. With further development, it could also be used to deliver drugs to help treat skin conditions such as eczema and other types of dermatitis.
May 9th, 2016
Read moreA precise, biological way to manufacture quantum dots
This one-step method starts with engineered bacterial cells in a simple, aqueous solution and ends with functional semiconducting nanoparticles, all without resorting to high temperatures and toxic chemicals.
May 9th, 2016
Read moreStochastic resonance, chaos transfer shown in an optomechanical microresonator
Researchers have discovered a novel route to encode chaos on light in an optomechanical microresonator system.
May 9th, 2016
Read moreFive cents about nickel catalysts
Computational methods and experimental techniques reveal important design principles for future nickel catalysts.
May 9th, 2016
Read moreUltra-fast x-ray lasers illuminate elusive atomic spins
New x-ray technique reveals never-before-seen, trillionth-of-a-second magnetic fluctuations that transform the electronic and magnetic properties of materials.
May 9th, 2016
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