Researchers have developed a technique for using chains of magnetic nanoparticles to manipulate elastic polymers in three dimensions, which could be used to remotely control new soft robots.
Dec 18th, 2015
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Cornell is hoping to bring more 'cool science' to young students in the area with the establishment of CNF Ambassadors, a new program being run by the Cornell NanoScale Science and Technology Facility.
Dec 18th, 2015
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Raman microspectroscopy in an optical microscope provides the means to determine local crystal orientations of polycrystalline materials over large sample areas. This method can be used alternatively to electron backscatter diffraction in a scanning electron microscope.
Dec 18th, 2015
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Researchers have demonstrated a biosensor capable of counting the blood cells electrically using only a drop of blood.
Dec 18th, 2015
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The new technique uses nanoelectrospray to provide a continuous supply of liquid precursor, which can include metal ions that are converted to high-purity metal by a focused electron beam.
Dec 18th, 2015
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How disposable Lithium batteries degrade during normal use has been tracked in real-time using sophisticated 3D imaging, giving a new way to non-invasively monitor performance loss and guide the development of more effective commercial battery designs.
Dec 18th, 2015
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Researchers develop a new technique that tricks bacterial biofilms into dislodging from their protective matrix, making them vulnerable to treatment with antibiotics.
Dec 18th, 2015
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New techniques for building microelectromechanical systems show promise.
Dec 18th, 2015
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Measurements using ultrashort laser pulses show that ions take time to 'settle' after being stripped of an electron.
Dec 18th, 2015
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A porous framework consisting of liquid crystals aids the study of intriguing optical phenomena.
Dec 18th, 2015
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Synthesis of borophene expands family of two-dimensional materials beyond graphene.
Dec 17th, 2015
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Study offers new targets for drugs that may prevent cancer from spreading.
Dec 17th, 2015
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Researchers find that Ni-NHC complexes do undergo a hydrolysis with a breakage of metal-ligand bond.
Dec 17th, 2015
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Predictions of physicists recently lead to the discovery of a material with special electric properties which engages the interest of plastics producing industry.
Dec 17th, 2015
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Scientists have drawn up molecular blueprints of a tiny cellular 'nanomachine', whose evolution is an extraordinary feat of nature, by using one of the brightest X-ray sources on Earth.
Dec 17th, 2015
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Cheap, flexible, wireless graphene communication devices such as mobile phones and healthcare monitors can be directly printed into clothing and even skin, researchers have demonstrated.
Dec 17th, 2015
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