Wednesday, August 10, 2016

Scientists capture neon in an organic environment for the first time

Neon is well known for being the most unreactive element and is a key component in semiconductor manufacturing, but neon has never been studied within an organic or metal-organic framework until now.

What makes the spin flip over?

For the first time, researchers formulate the Einstein-de-Haas effect for quantum magnets.

A spoonful of fat makes the medicine go down

For years scientists and dieticians have argued over the health benefits of dietary fat. Research published this week, however, shows that piggybacking onto natural fat absorption pathways can dramatically enhance the utility of some drugs.

How to turn green light blue

Metal-organic frameworks with a piggyback structure open up new possibilities for solar cells and LEDs.

New method helps stabilize materials with elusive magnetism

Stabilizing materials with transient magnetic characteristics makes it easier to study them.

Nanoparticle delivers cancer drugs to tumor blood vessels

In a set of studies in mice bearing human tumors, nanoparticles designed to bind to a protein called P-selectin successfully delivered both chemotherapy drugs and targeted therapies to tumor blood vessels.

Ultracold atoms in a 'Rydberg-dress'

Scientists have developed a novel technique to let atoms interact over large distances.

How small is nanotechnology? (w/video)

Enjoy this penny video.

Silicon brings more color to holograms

Silicon holograms harness the full visible spectrum to bring holographic projections one step closer.