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A brake for spinning molecules: Precise control of rotational temperature of molecular ions for lab-based astrochemistry
The precise control of the rotational temperature of molecular ions opens up new possibilities for laboratory based astrochemistry Chemical reactions taking place in outer space can now be more easily studied on Earth An international ... - Read MoreRoomy cages built from DNA could one day deliver drugs, devices
Move over nanotechnologists and make room for the biggest of the small Scientists at the Harvard's Wyss Institute have built a set of self assembling DNA cages one tenth as wide as a bacterium The ... - Read MoreScientists build thinnest-possible LEDs to be stronger, more energy efficient
Most modern electronics from flat screen TVs and smartphones to wearable technologies and computer monitors use tiny light emitting diodes or LEDs These LEDs are based off of semiconductors that emit light with the movement ... - Read MoreUltra sensitive detection of radio waves with lasers
Radio waves are used for many measurements and applications for example in communication with mobile phones MRI scans scientific experiments and cosmic observations But 'noise' in the detector of the measuring instrument limits how sensitive ... - Read MoreRecent advances in the controlled synthesis and functional applications of luminescent metal nanoclusters
In a paper published in Science and Technology of Advanced Materials researchers summarize recent advances in the controlled synthesis and application of luminescent metal nanoclusters including potential uses in sensors bioimaging and energy harvesting and ... - Read MoreColored diamonds are a superconductor's best friend
Flawed but colorful diamonds are among the most sensitive detectors of magnetic fields known today allowing physicists to explore the minuscule magnetic fields in metals exotic materials and even human tissue University of California Berkeley ... - Read MoreTackling the tiniest technology to make gadgets smaller, faster and more efficient
University of Cincinnati researchers are discovering how to manipulate light to one day better view the world's tiniest objects through a super lens as well as how to hide an object in plain sight Masoud ... - Read MoreWhen disaster strikes: Safeguarding networks
Disasters both natural and human caused can damage or destroy data and communications networks Several presentations at the 2014 OFC Conference and Exposition being held March 9 13 in San Francisco Calif USA will present ... - Read MoreArtificial Leaf Jumps Developmental Hurdle
Released 2 18 2014 11 00 AM ESTSource Newsroom Arizona State University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences more news from this source Contact Information Available for logged in reporters only Citations Nature ChemistryFeb 19 ... - Read MorePhysicists quantify temperature changes in metal nanowires
Using the interaction between light and charge fluctuations in metal nanostuctures called plasmons physicist have demonstrated the capability of measuring temperature changes in very small 3 D regions of space Plasmons can be thought of ... - Read MoreResearchers 'detune' a molecule: Scientists control the bonds between atoms in a buckyball
Natural 3-D counterpart to graphene discovered: New form of quantum matter
Tweaking MRI to track creatine may spot heart problems earlier, study suggests
An improved, cost-effective catalyst for water-splitting devices
Solar energy appears to be the only form of renewable that can be exploited at level that matches the world's growing needs However it is equally necessary to find efficient ways to store solar energy ... - Read MoreResearchers grow liquid crystal 'flowers' that can be used as lenses
Infrared sheds light on single protein complexes
Proteins are basic building blocks of life The chemistry and structure of proteins are essential for their biological function Indeed the structure of proteins determines their mechanical and catalytic properties e g enzymes Such functions ... - Read MoreSmall size enhances charge transfer in quantum dots
Golden trap: Highly sensitive system to detect individual molecules
Smashing science: Scientists discover how explosives respond to shockwaves
How light affects individual atoms
Tyndall National Institute and its collaborators are unravelling how atoms vibrate and change when hit with intense bursts of light The ground breaking work has been recognised through publication of a paper in the journal ... - Read MoreGlobal Partners
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