Tech: Super cheap earth element to advance new battery tech to the industry —...

Most of today's batteries are made up of rare lithium mined from the mountains of South America. If the world depletes this source,...

Tech: Using one dot to sense changes in another — (Report)

Quantum dots are nanometer-sized boxes that have attracted huge scientific interest for use in nanotechnology because their properties obey quantum mechanics and are...

Tech: ‘Robotic Skins’ turn everyday objects into robots — (Report)

When you think of robotics, you likely think of something rigid, heavy, and built for a specific purpose. New "Robotic Skins" technology developed...

Tech: New nanoparticle superstructures made from pyramid-shaped building blocks — (Report)

Researchers from Brown University have assembled complex macroscale superstructures from pyramid-shaped nanoparticle building blocks. The research, described in the journal Nature, demonstrates a...

Tech: How long does a quantum jump take? — (Report)

Quantum jumps are usually regarded to be instantaneous. However, new measurement methods are so precise that it has now become possible to observe...

Tech: Nucleation a boon to sustainable nanomanufacturing — (Report)

Calcium carbonate is found nearly everywhere, in sidewalk cement, wall paint, antacid tablets and deep underground. Engineers at Washington University in St. Louis...

Tech: Scientists announce big step in Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment — (Report)

The largest liquid-argon neutrino detector in the world has just recorded its first particle tracks, signaling the start of a new chapter in...

Tech: New chip-sized device could help manufacturers measure laser power in real time —...

Lasers play roles in many manufacturing processes, from welding car parts to crafting engine components with 3D printers.* To control these tasks, manufacturers...

Tech: Physicists observe plasma acceleration with unprecedented precision — (Report)

When light pulses from an extremely powerful laser system are fired onto material samples, the electric field of the light rips the electrons...

Tech: Silver nanoparticles are toxic for aquatic organisms — (Report)

Silver nanoparticles are increasingly being used in consumer products, such as clothing and personal care products, in the medical and pharmaceutical industry, and...

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