Physicists found the temperature at which carbon nanotubes become superconductors

Scientists found out the mathematical method to calculate the temperature at which single walled carbon nanotubes become superconductors and developed a way to increase it thus opening new prospects for superconductive materials applications.

'Negative capacitance' could bring more efficient transistors

Researchers have experimentally demonstrated how to harness a property called negative capacitance for a new type of transistor that could reduce power consumption, validating a theory proposed in 2008.

Biofilms as construction workers

A new study describes processes from the field of biology that utilize biofilms as ?construction workers? to create structural templates for new materials that possess the properties of natural materials.

Quantum trick blocks background 'chatter' in sensing devices

New protocols reduce 'spectral leakage' in quantum sensors by up to 100 million times.

Change in surroundings improves catalysis

Water changes how cobalt-based molecule turns carbon dioxide into chemical feedstock.

Ringing atomic bell probes electrons

Measured strong coupling of vibrations and electrons could lead to controlled magnetism and electronic properties.

Nanotubes go with the flow to penetrate brain tissue

Engineers develop microfluidic devices, microelectrodes for gentle implantation.