Charge radii of exotic potassium isotopes challenge nuclear structure theory
Credit: CERN In nuclear physics so-called magic number are such nuclear proton and/or neutron numbers, for which the nucleus is ...
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Switching nanolight on and off
Columbia researchers discover a new way to program light on an ultra-small scaleCredit: Ella Maru Studio A team of researchers ...
Comb-like etching regulated growth for large-area graphene nanoribbon arrays
Credit: @Science China Press The rapid development of silicon-based transistors leads to its integration getting closer to the limit of ...
Surface effect of electrodes revealed by operando surface science methodology
Credit: @Science China Press Surface and interface play critical roles in energy storage devices, thus calling for in-situ/operando methods to ...
Mysterious organic scum boosts chemical reaction efficiency, may reduce chemical waste
Credit: Graphic courtesy Alex Jerez, Imaging Technology Group - Beckman Institute. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Chemical manufacturers frequently use toxic solvents ...
Scientists optimized technology for production of optical materials for microelectronics
Credit: Denis Kosyanov, FEFU PI REC for Advanced Ceramic Materials Research Scientists of Far Eastern Federal University (FEFU) have advanced ...
Molecule from nature provides fully recyclable polymers
Credit: Qi Zhang, University of Groningen Plastics are among the most successful materials of modern times. However, they also create ...
A single-molecule guide to understanding chemical reactions better
Credit: Tokyo Tech Scientists globally aim to control chemical reactions--an ambitious goal that requires identifying the steps taken by initial ...
Why banana candy doesn’t taste like banana (video)
Credit: The American Chemical Society WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2020 -- Have you ever eaten a Laffy Taffy and thought, "Wow, ...
Quasicrystal-clear: Material reveals unique shifting surface structure under microscope
Scientists reveal peculiar surface structure in materials resembling quasicrystals with interesting implications for its magnetic propertiesCredit: Ryuji Tamura of Tokyo ...
SARS-CoV-2 under the helium ion microscope for the first time
Bielefeld researchers provide 3D images of coronavirusesCredit: Photo left: Bielefeld University/M.-D. Müller, photo right: Thomas Popien Scientists at Bielefeld University's ...
How metal atoms can arrange themselves on an insulator
Bielefeld researchers publish study in Nature CommunicationsCredit: Photo: Bielefeld University/M.-D. Müller In order to produce tiny electronic memories or sensors ...
Probiotics or prebiotics? Exploring the complex world of ‘gut’ health
University of Missouri researchers develop a noninvasive way for identifying the major functions of the gastrointestinal tract.Credit: Illustration is courtesy ...
Researchers from NUS create ‘whirling’ nano-structures in anti-ferromagnets
Credit: R. Shetty, K. Jani, H.Jani. Today's digital world generates vast amounts of data every second. Hence, there is a ...
Nickel phosphide nanoparticle catalyst is the full package
Osaka University researchers report an air-stable, reusable, non-noble metal catalyst for the environmentally friendly hydrogenation of glucose to sorbitol with ...
Inside the battery in 3D: Powerful X-rays watch solid state batteries charging and discharging
Credit: Matthew McDowell, Georgia Tech Despite worldwide use of lithium batteries, the exact dynamics of their operation has remained elusive. ...
Dynamic 3D printing process features a light-driven twist
Light provides freedom to control each layer and improves precision and speedCredit: Northwestern University The speed of light has come ...
SPARKZ licenses ORNL technology to speed up rechargeable battery production
Credit: ORNL/U.S. Dept. of Energy Energy storage startup SPARKZ Inc. has exclusively licensed a battery cycling technology from the Department ...
New piezoelectric material remains effective to high temperatures
Credit: Elizabeth Flores-Gomez Murray, Penn State Piezoelectric materials hold great promise as sensors and as energy harvesters but are normally ...
New ink jet approach offers simple way to print microdisk lasers for biosensing
Advance could one day allow on-demand, on-site printing of biosensorsCredit: Hiroaki Yoshioka, Kyushu University WASHINGTON -- Researchers have developed a ...
