Month: June 2020

IMAGE: A quantum processor semiconductor chip is connected to a circuit board in the lab of John Nichol, an assistant professor of physics at the University of Rochester. Nichol and Andrew… view more  Credit: University of Rochester photo / J. Adam Fenster “Beam me up” is one of the most famous catchphrases from the Star Trek

IMAGE: Researchers at the University of Exeter have developed a pioneering production method for heterostructure devices, based on 2D materials such as graphene. view more  Credit: Darren Nutting and Dr Freddie Withers/ University of Exeter Researchers at the University of Exeter have developed a pioneering production method for heterostructure devices, based on 2D materials such as

IMAGE: The book explores how the architecture of advanced nanoscience labs affects the way scientists think, conduct experiments, interact and collaborate. view more  Credit: World Scientific How does the architecture of scientific buildings matter for science? How does the design of specific spaces such as laboratories, gas rooms, transportation roots, atria, meeting spaces, clean rooms, utilities

IMAGE: Molecular structure of the photo-responsive molecular switch (center) surrounded by solvent molecules. The scientists revealed a light-induced pedalo-type motion going forwards and backwards. The image is on the cover of… view more  Credit: Reprinted with permission from I. Conti et al. (2020), J. Phys. Chem. Lett., ACS Molecular switches – they are the molecular counterparts

IMAGE: Research shows that reduced graphene oxide (rGO) can help prevent the propagation of cracks in ceramic materials used for battery electrolytes. The findings could be a step toward making solid… view more  Credit: Sheldon lab / Brown University PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — A team of Brown University researchers has found a way to double

IMAGE: Wings on fixed-wing small unmanned aerial systems, like the RQ-20A Puma, launched by Soldiers could soon have improved designs, thanks to a tool designed by Army researchers. view more  Credit: (Spc. Brian Chaney) ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. — Soon, the U.S. Army will be able to deploy autonomous air vehicles that can change shape during

IMAGE: Graphene thermal smart materials view more  Credit: The University of Manchester New research on the two-dimensional (2D) material graphene has allowed researchers to create smart adaptive clothing which can lower the body temperature of the wearer in hot climates. A team of scientists from The University of Manchester’s National Graphene Institute have created a prototype

IMAGE: Schematic illustration of the most favorable CO2 hydrogenation pathways on different cubic (c-In2O3) and hexagonal indium oxide (c-In2O3) surfaces… view more  Credit: SARI Catalytic hydrogenation of carbon dioxide (CO2) is a green and sustainable means of synthesizing commodity chemicals such as methanol. This conversion process is key to realizing the “methanol economy” or creating “liquid

IMAGE: Former postdoctoral fellow Audrey Bienfait was part of a team that entangled two phonons–the quantum particles of sound–for the first time, opening the door to potential new technologies. view more  Credit: Photo by Nancy Wong Quantum communication–where information is sent through particles, typically entangled photons–has the potential to become the ultimate secure communication channel. Not

IMAGE: Maximilian Haider, adjunct professor of KIT and founder and head of the CEOS company, is awarded the renowned Kavli Prize. (Photo: Bilderfest) view more  Credit: Photo: Bilderfest Physicist Maximilian Haider, adjunct professor of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), receives this year’s Kavli Prize for nanosciences, together with Harald Rose, senior professor of Ulm University, Knut

IMAGE: Microscope image of monolithic semiconductor lasers fabricated with ring waveguides. When turned on, the light in these lasers manifests a turbulent flow, just like the motion of a stormy cloud. This turbulence… view more  Credit: Harvard SEAS We’ve all experienced turbulent air and water, but did you know light can be turbulent too? An international

IMAGE: A sensor (white strip) on a houseplant activates an alarm when fire is near. view more  Credit: Adapted from ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces 2020, DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c04798 Recent devastating fires in the Amazon rain forest and the Australian bush highlight the need to detect forest fires at early stages, before they blaze out of control.

IMAGE: Antiatherogenic effect of CSNP. view more  Credit: Professor Ji-Ho Park, KAIST Physicochemical cargo-switching nanoparticles (CSNP) designed by KAIST can help significantly reduce cholesterol and macrophage foam cells in arteries, which are the two main triggers for atherosclerotic plaque and inflammation. The CSNP-based combination drug delivery therapy was proved to exert cholesterol-lowering, anti-inflammatory, and anti-proliferative functions

IMAGE: In this illustration, a nanosponge coated with a human cell membrane acts as a decoy to prevent a virus from entering cells. view more  Credit: Adapted from Nano Letters 2020, DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.0c02278 Scientists are working overtime to find an effective treatment for COVID-19, the illness caused by the new coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2. Many of these efforts

IMAGE: Schematic of the formation process of EG-water complexes and illustration of the penetration process of an isolated water molecule. view more  Credit: Jeung Ku Kang, KAIST Researchers have presented a novel electrode material for advanced energy storage device that is directly charged with oxygen from the air. Professor Jeung Ku Kang’s team synthesized and preserved