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New Spectroscopy Method Could Lead to Better Optical Devices Such as LEDs and Solar Cells
March 5, 2013 A new spectroscopy method helps distinguish the orientations of light-emitters in layered nanomaterials and other thin films. The method could lead to better thin-film optical devices like LEDs and ... > full story -
Human-Made Material Pushes the Bounds of Superconductivity
March 3, 2013 Scientists have artificially engineered a unique multilayer material that could lead to breakthroughs in both superconductivity research and in real-world ... > full story -
Invention Opens the Way to Packaging That Monitors Food Freshness
February 27, 2013 Millions of tons of food are thrown away each year because the 'best before' date has passed. But this date is always a cautious estimate, which means a lot of still-edible food is thrown away. ... > full story -
Connecting the (Quantum) Dots: First Viable High-Speed Quantum Computer Moves Closer
February 26, 2013 Scientists have developed a new method that better preserves the units necessary to power lightning-fast electronics, known as qubits. Hole spins, rather than electron spins, can keep quantum bits in ... > full story -
Clever Battery Completes Stretchable Electronics Package: Can Stretch, Twist and Bend -- And Return to Normal Shape
February 26, 2013 Researchers have demonstrated a stretchable lithium-ion battery -- a flexible device capable of powering their innovative stretchable electronics. The battery can stretch up to 300 percent of its ... > full story -
Informatics Tools Underutilized in Prevention of Hospital-Acquired Infection
February 20, 2013 A new study has measured the awareness, adoption and use of electronic medical record systems and health information exchange by hospital-based infection preventionists to report and share ... > full story -
New Imaging Device Is Flexible, Flat, and Transparent
February 20, 2013 Digital cameras, medical scanners, and other imaging technologies have advanced considerably during the past decade. Continuing this pace of innovation, an Austrian research team has developed an ... > full story -
New Technique Scales Up Production of Graphene Micro-Supercapacitors
February 20, 2013 While the demand for ever-smaller electronic devices has spurred the miniaturization of a variety of technologies, one area has lagged behind in this downsizing revolution: energy-storage units, such ... > full story -
New Technology in the Magnetic Cooling of Chips
February 20, 2013 Scientists have developed a new technology in the magnetic cooling of chips based on the straining of materials. Compared with the current technologies, this advance reduces the impact on the ... > full story -
Xenon Flash for Photos in Dark from Smart Phones
February 20, 2013 Small but mighty Xenon flash for mobile phones - great shots in the dark soon to be a ... > full story
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