Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Surprising spin behavior at room temperature

Circularly polarized room-temperature electroluminescence from spin-polarized light-emitting diodes.

Nanoparticle screen could speed up drug development

New test helps identify particles for gene delivery or RNA interference.

Going carbon free boosts battery life

Dropping the carbon from a key battery component could finally enable long-life, low-cost grid-connected batteries for renewable energy storage.

Cracking the code for fissure control

Scientists find a way to control the way cracks form and spread to make a coating for electrochromic materials.

Turning the world's smallest screw

A simple etching technique offers a means for creating left-handed and right-handed nanostructures.

Stanene's thermal surprise

Electrons play a key role in heat transport through 2D tin sheets.

Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Measuring time without a clock

Scientists have been able to measure the ultrashort time delay in electron photoemission without using a clock. The discovery has important implications for fundamental research and cutting-edge technology.