Tuesday, July 19, 2016

Statistics improve insight into the risks of nanoparticles

By using specific statistical methods, it has become possible to improve the risk assessment of nanoparticles.

Scientists develop plastic flexible magnetic memory device

Novel technique to implant high-performance magnetic memory chip on a flexible plastic surface without compromising performance.

Scientists create new thin material that mimics cell membranes

Nature-inspired synthetic membranes could aid water purification, energy, and healthcare needs.

A mini-antenna for the data processing of tomorrow

Short-wavelength spin waves generated directly for the first time.

Electron spin control of levitated nanodiamonds could bring advances in sensors, quantum information processing

Researchers have demonstrated how to control the electron spin of a nanodiamond while it is levitated with lasers in a vacuum, an advance that could find applications in quantum information processing, sensors and studies into the fundamental physics of quantum mechanics.

Monday, July 18, 2016

Researchers determine key improvement for fuel cells

Work improves understanding of process that stops reactions.

The birth of quantum holography: Making holograms of single light particles

A new measurement technique has enabled them to register the first ever hologram of a single light particle, thereby shedding new light on the foundations of quantum mechanics.