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Wednesday, January 28, 2015

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Holes in Valence Bands of Nanodiamonds Discovered: Potential Catalysts for Splitting Water

Jan. 28, 2015 — Nanodiamonds are tiny crystals only a few nanometers in size. While they possess the crystalline structure of diamonds, their properties diverge considerably from those of their big brothers, because ... full story

Nature of Water; Spintronics; Organic Chemistry; Electronics

New Pathway to Valleytronics: Femtosecond Laser Used to Manipulate Valley Excitons

Jan. 27, 2015 — Researchers have uncovered a promising new pathway to valleytronics, a potential quantum computing technology in which information is coded based on the wavelike motion of electrons moving through ... full story

Spintronics; Spintronics Research; Physics; Graphene

Programmed Synthesis Towards Multi-Substituted Benzene Derivatives

Jan. 27, 2015 — Chemists have developed a new method to accomplish the programmed synthesis of benzene derivatives with five or six different functional groups that enables access to novel functional organic ... full story

Materials Science; Organic Chemistry; Biochemistry; Engineering and Construction

Researchers Use Oxides to Flip Graphene Conductivity

Jan. 26, 2015 — A team of researchers has demonstrated a new way to change the amount of electrons that reside in a given region within a piece of graphene, they have a proof-of-principle in making the fundamental ... full story

Graphene; Spintronics; Spintronics Research; Materials Science

Electronic Circuits With Reconfigurable Pathways Closer to Reality

Jan. 26, 2015 — Multitasking circuits capable of reconfiguring themselves in real time and switching functions as the need arises -- this is the promising application stemming from a new discovery. Other potential ... full story

Technology; Materials Science; Electronics; Biochemistry

Researchers Develop a New Technology That Will Enable the Universalization of HD Television

Jan. 26, 2015 — Researchers have developed a novel technology that will facilitate the broadcasting of High Definition (HD) television services in 1080 interlaced format by using the new-generation video compression ... full story

Telecommunications; Technology; Robotics Research; Fossil Fuels

Researchers Make Magnetic Graphene

Jan. 26, 2015 — Graphene has many desirable properties. Magnetism alas is not one of them. Magnetism can be induced in graphene by doping it with magnetic impurities, but this tends to disrupt graphene's electronic ... full story

Graphene; Spintronics; Spintronics Research; Materials Science

Visualizing Interacting Electrons in a Molecule

Jan. 26, 2015 — Scientists have succeeded in directly imaging how electrons interact within a single molecule. Understanding this kind of electronic effects in organic molecules is crucial for their use in ... full story

Graphene; Spintronics; Chemistry; Physics

Chemists Control Structure to Unlock Magnetization and Polarization Simultaneously

Jan. 26, 2015 — Scientists have controlled the structure of a material to simultaneously generate both magnetization and electrical polarization, an advance which has potential applications in information storage ... full story

Materials Science; Energy Technology; Civil Engineering; Engineering and Construction

The Latest Fashion: Graphene Edges Can Be Tailor-Made

Jan. 23, 2015 — Theorists show it may be possible to tune graphene edges by varying heat and force as graphene is fractured. Edge configurations affect graphene's electronic and mechanical properties, which are ... full story

Graphene; Spintronics; Materials Science; Engineering and Construction

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Amplifying Tiny Movements to Visualize the Invisible

Reuters - Innovations Video Online (Jan. 28, 2015) — A new video recording method that amplifies seemingly invisible motion could lead to a touch-free vital signs monitor, and offer a new tool for engineers to gauge stresses on bridges and tunnels in real time. Ben Gruber reports. Video provided by Reuters

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Cablevision Enters Wi-Fi Phone Fray

Reuters - Business Video Online (Jan. 26, 2015) — The entry by Cablevision and Google could intensify the already heated price wars for mobile phone service. Fred Katayama reports. Video provided by Reuters

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The VueXL From VX1 Immersive Smartphone Headset!

Rumble (Jan. 22, 2015) — The VueXL from VX1 is a product that you install your smartphone in and with the magic of magnification lenses, enlarges your smartphones screen so that it's like looking at a big screen TV. Check it out! Video provided by Rumble

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Analysis: NTSB Wants Better Black Boxes

AP (Jan. 22, 2015) — NTSB investigators recommended Thursday that long-distance passenger planes carry improved technology to allow them to be found more easily in a crash, as well as include enhanced cockpit recording technology. (Jan. 22) Video provided by AP

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Nature of Water;
Spintronics;
Organic Chemistry;
Electronics

Holes in Valence Bands of Nanodiamonds Discovered: Potential Catalysts for Splitting Water

Jan. 28, 2015 — Nanodiamonds are tiny crystals only a few nanometers in size. While they possess the crystalline structure of diamonds, their properties diverge considerably from those of their big brothers, because ... full story
Spintronics;
Spintronics Research;
Physics;
Graphene

New Pathway to Valleytronics: Femtosecond Laser Used to Manipulate Valley Excitons

Jan. 27, 2015 — Researchers have uncovered a promising new pathway to valleytronics, a potential quantum computing technology in which information is coded based on the wavelike motion of electrons moving through ... full story
Materials Science;
Organic Chemistry;
Biochemistry;
Engineering and Construction

Programmed Synthesis Towards Multi-Substituted Benzene Derivatives

Jan. 27, 2015 — Chemists have developed a new method to accomplish the programmed synthesis of benzene derivatives with five or six different functional groups that enables access to novel functional organic ... full story
Graphene;
Spintronics;
Spintronics Research;
Materials Science

Researchers Use Oxides to Flip Graphene Conductivity

Jan. 26, 2015 — A team of researchers has demonstrated a new way to change the amount of electrons that reside in a given region within a piece of graphene, they have a proof-of-principle in making the fundamental ... full story
Technology;
Materials Science;
Electronics;
Biochemistry

Electronic Circuits With Reconfigurable Pathways Closer to Reality

Jan. 26, 2015 — Multitasking circuits capable of reconfiguring themselves in real time and switching functions as the need arises -- this is the promising application stemming from a new discovery. Other potential ... full story
Telecommunications;
Technology;
Robotics Research;
Fossil Fuels

Researchers Develop a New Technology That Will Enable the Universalization of HD Television

Jan. 26, 2015 — Researchers have developed a novel technology that will facilitate the broadcasting of High Definition (HD) television services in 1080 interlaced format by using the new-generation video compression ... full story
Graphene;
Spintronics;
Spintronics Research;
Materials Science

Researchers Make Magnetic Graphene

Jan. 26, 2015 — Graphene has many desirable properties. Magnetism alas is not one of them. Magnetism can be induced in graphene by doping it with magnetic impurities, but this tends to disrupt graphene's ... full story
Graphene;
Spintronics;
Chemistry;
Physics

Visualizing Interacting Electrons in a Molecule

Jan. 26, 2015 — Scientists have succeeded in directly imaging how electrons interact within a single molecule. Understanding this kind of electronic effects in organic molecules is crucial for their use in ... full story
Materials Science;
Energy Technology;
Civil Engineering;
Engineering and Construction

Chemists Control Structure to Unlock Magnetization and Polarization Simultaneously

Jan. 26, 2015 — Scientists have controlled the structure of a material to simultaneously generate both magnetization and electrical polarization, an advance which has potential applications in information storage ... full story
Graphene;
Spintronics;
Materials Science;
Engineering and Construction

The Latest Fashion: Graphene Edges Can Be Tailor-Made

Jan. 23, 2015 — Theorists show it may be possible to tune graphene edges by varying heat and force as graphene is fractured. Edge configurations affect graphene's electronic and mechanical properties, which are ... full story
Materials Science;
Nanotechnology;
Technology;
Consumer Electronics

Silver Nanowires Demonstrate Unexpected Self-Healing Mechanism: Potential for Flexible Electronics

Jan. 23, 2015 — Researchers found that silver nanowires can withstand strong cyclic loads, which is a key attribute needed for flexible ... full story
Materials Science;
Energy Technology;
Communications;
Thermodynamics
Self-Powered Intelligent Keyboard Could Provide a New Layer of Security

Jan. 22, 2015 — By analyzing such parameters as the force applied by key presses and the time interval between them, a new self-powered non-mechanical intelligent keyboard could provide a stronger layer of security ... full story

More:
- Smart Keyboard Cleans and Powers Itself, and Can Tell Who You Are
Spintronics;
Spintronics Research;
Graphene;
Physics

Graphene Brings Quantum Effects to Electronic Circuits

Jan. 21, 2015 — Scientists have revealed a superfluid phase in ultra-low temperature 2D materials, creating the potential for electronic devices which dissipate very little ... full story
Materials Science;
Nanotechnology;
Engineering and Construction;
Mobile Computing

New Conductive Coatings for Flexible Touchscreens

Jan. 21, 2015 — Mobile phones and smart phones still haven‘t been adapted to the carrying habits of their users. That much is clear to anyone who has tried sitting down with a mobile phone in their back pocket: ... full story
Spintronics Research;
Spintronics;
Acoustics;
Technology

New Signal Amplification Process Set to Transform Communications, Imaging, Computing

Jan. 20, 2015 — A new signal amplification process is now poised to fuel new generations of electrical and photonic devices -- transforming the fields of communications, imaging and ... full story
Wind Energy;
Energy and the Environment;
Renewable Energy;
Energy Technology

First Public Lighting System That Runs on Solar and Wind Energy

Jan. 20, 2015 — Scientists have developed the first autonomous industrialized public lighting system that works with solar and wind ... full story
Technology;
Computers and Internet;
Telecommunications;
Solar Energy

Many Antennas, Multiple Benefits: Can Handle Cellular Traffic More Reliably

Jan. 20, 2015 — A concept that balances large-scale installations of low-cost and low-power antennas to boost cellular coverage in difficult environments will also provide better connectivity to more users. This new ... full story
Telecommunications;
Optics;
Thermodynamics;
Detectors

Optic Fiber for Recording the Temperature in Extreme Industrial Environments

Jan. 19, 2015 — Optic fiber is normally used in the field of telecommunications to transmit information using light, but a group of researchers developed a technique that makes it possible to use optic fiber as a ... full story
Solar Energy;
Electronics;
Graphene;
Technology

Improved Solar Panels and Printed Electronics on the Horizon With New Material Discovery

Jan. 15, 2015 — New and improved solar panels could result from the discovery of a new liquid crystal material, making printable organic solar cells better ... full story
Optics;
Technology;
Computer Graphics;
Aerospace

Huge 3-D Displays Without 3-D Glasses

Jan. 15, 2015 — A new kind of display uses laser beams to send out different pictures into different directions. Each pixel contains lasers and a moving mirror, which directs the laser light. Different pictures can ... full story