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Metamaterials, Quantum Dots Show Promise for New Technologies
Researchers are edging
toward the creation of new
optical technologies using
"nanostructured
metamaterials" capable of
ultra-efficient transmission
... > full story
Nanoparticles Seen as Artificial Atoms
Observing the formation of
nanorods in real-time,
researchers found that
nanoparticles become
attached to form winding
chains that eventually
align, attach end-to-end,
... > full story
Organic Carbon from Mars, but Not Biological
Molecules containing large
chains of carbon and
hydrogen -- the building
blocks of all life on Earth
-- have been the targets of
missions to Mars from Viking
... > full story
Anti-Reflective Plastics Inspired by Moths' Eyes
Innovative plastics offer
improved performance and
wider viewing angles over
existing anti-reflective
plastics in the market. This
plastic uses a
... > full story
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High-Speed Method to Aid Search for Solar Energy Storage Catalysts
May 25, 2012 — Scientist have developed a new high-throughput method to identify electrocatalysts for water ... > full story -
Exotic Particles, Chilled and Trapped, Form Giant Matter Wave
May 24, 2012 — Physicists have trapped and cooled exotic particles called excitons so effectively that they condensed and cohered to form a giant matter wave, a signature of a state called a Bose-Einstein ... > full story -
Unusual Quantum Effect Discovered in Earliest Stages of Photosynthesis
May 24, 2012 — Quantum physics and plant biology seem like two branches of science that could not be more different, but surprisingly they may in fact be intimately tied. Scientists have discovered an unusual ... > full story -
Taking Solar Technology Up a Notch: New Inexpensive, Environmentally Friendly Solar Cell Shines With Potential
May 23, 2012 — The limitations of conventional and current solar cells include high production cost, low operating efficiency and durability, and many cells rely on toxic and scarce materials. Researchers have now ... > full story -
Two-Dimensional Layered Materials for High-Performance Electronics
May 23, 2012 — Researchers have developed a method to build graphene-based transistors compatible with semiconductor industry processes. This technology shows a 2-3x performance enhancement over the current ... > full story -
Artificial Leaf Device Produces Hydrogen in Water Using Only Sunlight
May 23, 2012 — Scientists have developed, using nanotechnology, a device with semiconductor materials which generate hydrogen independently in water using only sunlight. This technology, which has been named ... > full story -
How Ion Bombardment Reshapes Metal Surfaces
May 22, 2012 — Ion bombardment of metal surfaces is an important, but poorly understood, nanomanufacturing technique. New research using sophisticated supercomputer simulations has shown what goes on in trillionths ... > full story -
What Went Up Can Now Come Down With SpaceX Demo Flight
May 22, 2012 — The SpaceX Dragon demo flight brings a new American transportation vehicle onto the scene for travel to and from the International Space Station. Currently there are other ways to reach station, ... > full story -
Availability of Hydrogen Controls Chemical Structure of Graphene Oxide
May 22, 2012 — A new study shows that the availability of hydrogen plays a significant role in determining the chemical and structural makeup of graphene oxide, a material that has potential uses in ... > full story -
Making Microscopic Machines Using Metallic Glass
May 22, 2012 — A new manufacturing technology allows researchers to mass produce components for use in next-generation computer storage devices and disposable medical and chemical test ... > full story
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