Laser pulses push spintronics and magnonics to the limit

An approach to data storage which relies on the magnetic moment of electrons (i.e. the spin) rather than the charge, has recently turned into major research fields, called spintronics and magnonics.

Body temperature triggers newly-developed polymer to change shape

The material is a type of shape-memory polymer, which can be programmed to retain a temporary shape until it is triggered - typically by heat - to return to its original shape.

Making sense of metallic glass

Researchers are trying to figure out the rules that govern metallic glass's creation. They are doing this by looking at metallic glasses under extreme pressures. High-pressure research can be used to probe structure on an atomic level and understand a material?s state of order or disorder.

Nanoparticle therapy that uses LDL and fish oil kills liver cancer cells

An experimental nanoparticle therapy that combines low-density lipoproteins (LDL) and fish oil preferentially kills primary liver cancer cells without harming healthy cells.

Graphene decharging and molecular shielding

Joint theoretical and experimental study suggested that graphene sheets efficiently shield chemical interactions.

Electron's 1-D metallic surface state observed

A step for the prediction of electronic properties of extremely-fine metal nanowires in next-generation semiconductors.

Wirelessly supplying power to brain

Implantable device composed of a flexible antenna and silicon large-scale integration chips.