Tag: Chemistry/Physics/Materials Sciences

Credit: FEFU press-office Scientists of Far Eastern Federal University (FEFU) in collaboration with colleagues from South Ural State University and ...

The physical limit of quantum optics resolves a mystery of computational complexity

Credit: ©Science China Press Linear optics represents one of the best examples for demonstrating quantum physics. It works at room ...

Dowsing for electric fields in liquid crystals

The orientation of the ordered molecules that make up nematic liquid crystals can change under electric fields, and can be ...

Exposing modern forgers

The chemical refinement of radiocarbon datingCredit: James Hamm, Buffalo State College, The State University of New York, Buffalo, NY Art ...

New approach optimizes use of future wave electricity generators during disaster

Variational calculus technique shows the fastest way to provide enough electricity to restart local power grids hit by hurricanes through ...

Researchers develop superconducting quantum refrigerator

Credit: University of Rochester illustration / Michael Osadciw Imagine a refrigerator so cold it could turn atoms into their quantum ...

It’s alive! UNH researchers create innovative ‘living’ bridge

Credit: Scott Ripley/ UNH DURHAM, N.H.--Engineers at the University of New Hampshire have designed a unique living laboratory on a ...

VR view of design for Syrian refugee shelter wins first prize in national science photography

An image of a Syrian refugee using virtual reality to help researchers design a shelter has been chosen as the ...

DFG funds new research unit examining the microstructure of adaptive polymer gels

Research alliance on 'Adaptive Polymer Gels with Controlled Network Structure' will close a gap in the German research landscapeCredit: photo/©: ...

The epic search for oldest ice in Antarctica is starting

Credit: Robert Mulvaney, Massimo Frezzotti On 1st June 2019 the European Beyond EPICA Oldest Ice Core project started with the ...

Using physics to print living tissue

Laws of physics replace trial and error in new approaches to bioprintingCredit: Ashkan Shafiee WASHINGTON, D.C., June 4, 2019 -- ...

Chemists could make ‘smart glass’ smarter by manipulating it at the nanoscale

An alternative nanoscale design for eco-friendly smart glassCredit: Steven Marquez/Colorado State University "Smart glass," an energy-efficiency product found in newer ...

Nitric oxide-scavenging hydrogel developed for rheumatoid arthritis treatment

Professor Won Jong Kim and his research team developed a nano-sized hydrogel that treats inflammatory disease by scavenging nitric oxideCredit: ...

Everything will connect to the internet someday, and this biobattery could help

Credit: Sean Choi BINGHAMTON, N.Y. - In the future, small paper and plastic devices will be able to connect to ...

New process to rinse heavy metals from soils

When poisonous heavy metals like lead and cadmium escape from factories or mines, they can pollute the nearby soil. With ...

Separation anxiety no more: A faster technique to purify elements

A more efficient chemical separation method pioneered by Berkeley Lab scientists could accelerate access to promising cancer treatmentCredit: Marilyn Chung/Berkeley ...

2D crystals conforming to 3D curves create strain for engineering quantum devices

Credit: Christopher Rouleau/Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US Dept. of Energy OAK RIDGE, Tenn., June 3, 2019--A team led by scientists ...

Plastic water bottles may one day fly people cross-country

Research group has found a way to turn plastic waste products into jet fuelCredit: Washington State University RICHLAND, Wash. - ...

New interaction between thin film magnets discovered

Physicists of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz lay the foundations for new three-dimensional spin structures We ubiquitously stream videos, we download ...

Texas A&M research team develops bioinks to print therapeutics in 3D