Tuesday, November 3, 2015
Minuscule, flexible compound lenses magnify large fields of view
Drawing inspiration from an insect's multi-faceted eye, engineers have created miniature lenses with vast range of vision.
The complexity of modeling
In recent years, advances in materials synthesis techniques have enabled scientists to produce increasingly complex functional materials with enhanced or novel macroscopic properties.
Monday, November 2, 2015
Ultrasensitive sensors made from boron-doped graphene
Ultrasensitive gas sensors based on the infusion of boron atoms into graphene may soon be possible, according to an international team of researchers from six countries.
Entering the strange world of ultra-cold chemistry
A new grant funds the study of the unusual chemical and physical properties of atoms and molecules at ultra-cold temperatures approaching absolute zero.
Artificial material mimics photosynthesis
Researchers have discovered an artificial material that mimics photosynthesis and potentially creates a sustainable energy source.
Nanotweezer is new tool to create advanced plasmonic technologies
A new type of 'nanotweezer' capable of positioning tiny objects quickly and accurately and freezing them in place could enable improved nanoscale sensing methods and aid research to manufacture advanced technologies such as quantum computers and ultra-high-resolution displays.
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