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Stitching Defects Into World’s Thinnest Semiconductor
May 23, 2013 Researchers have grown high-quality crystals of molybdenum disulfide, the world's thinnest semiconductor, and studied how these crystals stitch together at the atomic scale to form continuous sheets, ... > full story -
Quest for Quantum Computing Advanced
May 23, 2013 Scientistst investigating the properties of ultra-thin films of new materials are helping bring quantum computing one step closer to ... > full story -
Scientists Develop Worm EEG to Test the Effects of Drugs
May 22, 2013 Scientists have developed a device which records the brain activity of worms to help test the effects of drugs. NeuroChip is a microfluidic electrophysiological device, which can trap the microscopic ... > full story -
Innovation Could Bring Flexible Solar Cells, Transistors, Displays
May 22, 2013 Researchers have created a new type of transparent electrode that might find uses in solar cells, flexible displays for computers and consumer electronics and future "optoelectronic" circuits for ... > full story -
More Emphasis Needed on Recycling and Reuse of Li-Ion Batteries
May 22, 2013 The discovery of potential environmental and human health effects from disposal of millions of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries each year has led scientists to recommend stronger government ... > full story -
Footwear's (Carbon) Footprint: Bulk of Shoes' Carbon Footprint Comes from Manufacturing Processes
May 22, 2013 A typical pair of running shoes generates 30 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions, equivalent to keeping a 100-watt light bulb on for one week, according to a new lifecycle ... > full story -
New Method for Tailoring Optical Processors
May 21, 2013 Physicists and engineers have unveiled a robust new method for arranging metal nanoparticles in geometric patterns that can act as optical processors that transform incoming light signals into output ... > full story -
Fastest Measurements Ever Made of Ion Channel Proteins
May 20, 2013 Engineers have used miniaturized electronics to measure the activity of individual ion-channel proteins with temporal resolution as fine as one microsecond, producing the fastest recordings of single ... > full story -
Opening Doors to Foldable Electronics With Inkjet-Printed Graphene
May 20, 2013 Imagine a bendable tablet computer or an electronic newspaper that could fold to fit in a pocket. The technology for these devices may not be so far off, thanks to new ... > full story -
Nanoantennas Improve Infrared Sensing
May 20, 2013 Engineers have used a pattern of nanoantennas to develop a new way of turning infrared light into mechanical action, opening the door to more sensitive infrared cameras and more compact ... > full story
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