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How Water Dissolves Stone, Molecule by Molecule
Scientists have combined
cutting-edge experimental
techniques and computer
simulations to find a new
way of predicting how water
dissolves crystalline
... > full story
Researchers Create Nonlinear Light-Generating Zero-Index Metamaterial
Researchers have used a
unique optical metamaterial
with zero-index refraction
to generate phase
mismatch–free
... > full story
Laser Light at Useful Wavelengths from Semiconductor Nanowires
Thread-like semiconductor
structures called nanowires,
so thin that they are
effectively one-dimensional,
show potential as lasers for
... > full story
Diagnostic Imaging: New Chip Provides Better All-Round Performance
A new microelectromechanical
system provides the
360-degree view that is
critical in diagnostic
imaging. ... > full story
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Electrical Control of Single Atom Magnets
December 8, 2013 — The energy needed to change the magnetic orientation of a single atom -- which determines its magnetic stability and therefore its usefulness in a variety of future device applications -- can be ... > full story -
Electricity from Waste Heat With More Efficient Materials
December 5, 2013 — Thermoelectric materials can convert waste heat directly into electricity. Scientists have developed hybrid thermoelectric materials which combine useful properties from different types of ... > full story -
DNA Helicity, Elasticity Explained on Nanoscale
December 5, 2013 — A simple mechanical model to effectively implement the well-known double-stranded structure and the elasticity of DNA on a nano-meter scale has been developed, in an effort to more comprehensively ... > full story -
The Promise of Nanotechnology
December 4, 2013 — If the promise of nanotechnology is to be fulfilled, then research programs must leapfrog to new nanomanufacturing processes. That's the conclusion of a review of the current state of nanoscience and ... > full story -
Nanoscale Shape-Memory Oxide Discovered: Opens Door to Applications in Medicine, Energy and Electronics
December 3, 2013 — Researchers have discovered a way to introduce a shape memory effect in bismuth ferrite that is larger than any observed in a metal. This discovery opens the door to applications in a wide range of ... > full story -
Optimizing Carbon Nanotube Arrays for Use in Hot Spots
December 2, 2013 — Experimental evidence and computer simulations suggest how to grow structures with the best trade offs between three desired characteristics: strength, flexibility and the ability to dissipate ... > full story -
Process Holds Promise for Production of Synthetic Gasoline from Carbon Dioxide
December 2, 2013 — A chemical system can efficiently perform the first step in the process of creating syngas, gasoline and other energy-rich products out of carbon ... > full story -
When Aluminum Outshines Gold: Aluminum's Valuable Plasmonic Properties Detailed
December 2, 2013 — Aluminum's plasmonic properties may make it far more valuable than gold and silver for certain applications. Researchers provide experimental and theoretical proof of the metal's ... > full story -
Nanorobot for Transporting Drugs in the Body
December 2, 2013 — The first step has been taken towards developing a nanorobot that -- in the long run -- will enable the targeted transport of medications in the ... > full story -
Amplifying Our Vision of the Infinitely Small
December 2, 2013 — Scientists have discovered a method to improve detection of the infinitely ... > full story
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