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Breakthrough in dynamically variable negative stiffness structures

Researchers have developed an active variable stiffness vibration isolator capable of 100x stiffness changes and millisecond actuation times.

Feb 19th, 2016

Topological insulators: Magnetism is not causing loss of conductivity

If topological insulators are doped with impurities that possess magnetic properties, they lose their conductivity. Yet contrary to what has been assumed thus far, it is not the magnetism that leads to this.

Feb 19th, 2016

Shape-shifting engineered nanoparticles for delivering cancer drugs to tumors

Researchers design modular nanoparticles attached to strands of DNA that can change shape to gain access to diseased tissue, like a key fitting into a lock.

Feb 19th, 2016

Stretchable nano-devices towards smart contact lenses

Scientists create a stretchable nano-scale device to manipulate light.

Feb 19th, 2016

Could the future of low-power computing be magnetism?

Researchers have made two recent advances in the field of spin-wave logic, or the potential use of magnetic spins to transmit and manipulate data.

Feb 19th, 2016

Tying molecular knots

Researchers report rules to define the order of crossing ends of the DNA chain to obtain rapidly self-tying highly knotted nanostructures.

Feb 18th, 2016

Researchers develop new nanoparticle with potential to treat ocular cancer

Researchers have developed a new nanoparticle that uses a tumor cell's protective mechanism against itself - short-circuiting tumor cell metabolism and killing tumor cells.

Feb 18th, 2016

Self-assembling nano-insulin could mean fewer side effects for diabetics medication

New Research points to an entirely new approach for designing insulin-based pharmaceuticals. The approach could open the door for more personalized medications with fewer side effects for Type 1 Diabetes patients.

Feb 18th, 2016

New ways to construct contactless magnetic gears (w/video)

A theory which extends the possibilities and applications for smooth magnetic couplings could have several potential applications in nanotechnology, microfluidics and robotics.

Feb 18th, 2016

Ultrafast microscope used to make slow-motion electron movie

Researchers have demonstrated the use of the world's first ultrafast optical microscope, allowing them to probe and visualize matter at the atomic level with mind-bending speed.

Feb 17th, 2016

Match-head nanowire structures boost photovoltaic efficiency

'Match-head' nanowires act as built-in light concentrators, enhancing solar cell efficiency.

Feb 17th, 2016

Quantum magnets forced to ''chillax'

In what may provide a potential path to connecting data in a quantum computer, researchers have shown that excited atoms in silicon can be forced into a relaxed state on-demand using a device that serves as a microwave 'tuning fork'.

Feb 17th, 2016

New technique for turning sunlight into hydrogen

Researchers have pioneered a new type of multilayered photoelectrode that boosts the ability of solar water-splitting to produce hydrogen. According to the research team, this special photoelectrode, inspired by the way plants convert sunlight into energy is capable of absorbing visible light from the sun, and then using it to split water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen.