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January 12, 2019
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Chemical synthesis of nanotubes



Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Jan 11, 2019
For the first time, researchers used benzene - a common hydrocarbon - to create a novel kind of molecular nanotube, which could lead to new nanocarbon-based semiconductor applications. Researchers from the Department of Chemistry have been hard at work in their recently renovated lab in the University of Tokyo's Graduate School of Science. The pristine environment and smart layout affords them ample opportunities for exciting experiments. Professor Hiroyuki Isobe and colleagues share an appr ... read more

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Carrying and releasing nanoscale cargo with 'nanowrappers'
Upton NY (SPX) Jan 04, 2019
This holiday season, scientists at the Center for Functional Nanomaterials (CFN) - a U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science User Facility at Brookhaven National Laboratory - have wrapped a box ... more
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Illuminating nanoparticle growth with X-rays
Upton NY (SPX) Jan 02, 2019
Hydrogen fuel cells are a promising technology for producing clean and renewable energy, but the cost and activity of their cathode materials is a major challenge for commercialization. Many fuel ce ... more
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Pitt chemical engineers develop new theory to build improved nanomaterials
Pittsburgh PA (SPX) Dec 17, 2018
Thanks in part to their distinct electronic, optical and chemical properties, nanomaterials are utilized in an array of diverse applications from chemical production to medicine and light-emitting d ... more
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MIT team invents method to shrink objects to the nanoscale
Boston MA (SPX) Dec 14, 2018
MIT researchers have invented a way to fabricate nanoscale 3-D objects of nearly any shape. They can also pattern the objects with a variety of useful materials, including metals, quantum dots, and ... more


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Artificial synapses made from nanowires
Juelich, Germany (SPX) Dec 06, 2018
Scientists from Julich together with colleagues from Aachen and Turin have produced a memristive element made from nanowires that functions in much the same way as a biological nerve cell. The compo ... more
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How microscopic machines can fail in the blink of an eye
Washington DC (SPX) Dec 04, 2018
How long can tiny gears and other microscopic moving parts last before they wear out? What are the warning signs that these components are about to fail, which can happen in just a few tenths of a s ... more
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Nano-scale process may speed arrival of cheaper hi-tech products
Edinburgh UK (SPX) Nov 12, 2018
An inexpensive way to make products incorporating nanoparticles - such as high-performance energy devices or sophisticated diagnostic tests - has been developed by researchers. The process cou ... more
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Stealth-cap technology for light-emitting nanoparticles
Dresden, Germany (SPX) Nov 15, 2018
A team of scientists from the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR), in collaboration with researchers from Monash University Australia, has succeeded in significantly increasing the stability ... more
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Watching nanoparticles
Stanford CA (SPX) Nov 08, 2018
When Michal Vadai's experiment worked for the first time, she jumped out of her seat. Vadai, a postdoctoral fellow at Stanford University, had spent months designing and troubleshooting a new tool t ... more
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Penn engineers develop ultrathin, ultralight nanocardboard
Philadelphia PA (SPX) Nov 07, 2018
When choosing materials to make something, trade-offs need to be made between a host of properties, such as thickness, stiffness and weight. Depending on the application in question, finding just th ... more
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Physicists designed new antenna for supersensitive magnetometers of a new generation
Saint Petersburg, Russia (SPX) Nov 06, 2018
Scientists from ITMO University and Lebedev Physical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences proposed a new microwave antenna that creates a uniform magnetic field in large volume. It is ... more
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Next generation of watch springs
Zurich, Switzerland (SPX) Oct 31, 2018
Applied research is not always initiated by industry - but oftentimes it yields results that can swiftly be implemented by companies. A prime example can be seen on the Empa campus in Thun: Tiny wat ... more
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Caltech engineers create an optical gyroscope smaller than a grain of rice
Washington DC (SPX) Oct 26, 2018
Gyroscopes are devices that help vehicles, drones, and wearable and handheld electronic devices know their orientation in three-dimensional space. They are commonplace in just about every bit of tec ... more
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Researchers discover directional and long-lived nanolight in a 2D material
Washington DC (SPX) Oct 25, 2018
An international team led by researchers from Monash University (Melbourne, Australia), University of Oviedo (Asturias, Spain), CIC nanoGUNE (San Sebastian, Spain), and Soochow University (Suzhou, C ... more


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Precise control of multimetallic one-nanometer cluster formation achieved
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Oct 01, 2018
Researchers in Japan have found a way to create innovative materials by blending metals with precision control. Their approach, based on a concept called atom hybridization[1], opens up an unexplore ... more
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Nucleation a boon to sustainable nanomanufacturing
Saint Louis MO (SPX) Sep 27, 2018
Calcium carbonate is found nearly everywhere, in sidewalk cement, wall paint, antacid tablets and deep underground. Engineers at Washington University in St. Louis have used a unique set of state-of ... more
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Two quantum dots are better than one: Using one dot to sense changes in another
Osaka, Japan (SPX) Sep 27, 2018
Quantum dots are nanometer-sized boxes that have attracted huge scientific interest for use in nanotechnology because their properties obey quantum mechanics and are requisites to develop advanced e ... more
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New nanoparticle superstructures made from pyramid-shaped building blocks
Providence RI (SPX) Sep 25, 2018
Researchers from Brown University have assembled complex macroscale superstructures from pyramid-shaped nanoparticle building blocks. The research, described in the journal Nature, demonstrates a pr ... more
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Cannibalistic materials feed on themselves to grow new nanostructures
Oak Ridge TN (SPX) Sep 04, 2018
Scientists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory induced a two-dimensional material to cannibalize itself for atomic "building blocks" from which stable structures formed. ... more
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First-ever colored thin films of nanotubes created
Helsinki, Finland (SPX) Aug 31, 2018
Single-walled carbon nanotubes, or sheets of one atom-thick layers of graphene rolled up into different sizes and shapes, have found many uses in electronics and new touch screen devices. By nature, ... more
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Int'l payloads on Chang'e-4 start operation
Beijing (XNA) Jan 11, 2019
China's Chang'e-4 probe has started carrying out a series of scientific research tasks involving multiple countries and organizations since it landed on the far side of the moon on Jan. 3, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced Thursday. The probe, comprising a lander and a rover, was launched on Dec. 8, 2018. The Yutu-2 rover left its first trace on the far side of the m ... more
+ China's moon rover prepares for a rough ride on the dark side
+ US asks Russia's Roscosmos to build lunar modification of Soyuz MS
+ Relay satellite Queqiao plays key role in exploring moon's far side
+ Chang'e-4 probe takes panoramic photos on moon's far side
+ China moon rover 'Jade Rabbit' wakes from 'nap'
+ Chinese rover 'Jade Rabbit' drives on far side of the moon
+ Chinese rover Yutu-2 rolls out on to lunar far side
China launches Zhongxing-2D satellite
Xichang (XNA) Jan 11, 2019
China sent Zhongxing-2D satellite into space on a Long March-3B carrier rocket from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan Province at 1:11 a.m. Friday. The satellite has entered the preset orbit. The Chinese-made communication and broadcasting satellite will provide transmission service for the country's radio, television stations and cable television networks. The Zho ... more
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+ In space, the US sees a rival in China
+ China launches telecommunication technology test satellite
+ China's Chang'e-4 makes historic landing on moon's far side
+ China launches first Hongyun project satellite
+ China's Chang'e-4 probe enters lunar orbit
+ China launches rover for first far side of the moon landing


Netanyahu says Israel ready to thwart election cyber meddling
Jerusalem (AFP) Jan 9, 2019
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that his country led the world in cyber defence, after a report that an unnamed nation planned to meddle in its upcoming general election. "Israel is prepared to thwart a cyber intervention, we're prepared for any scenario and there's no country more prepared than we are," he told reporters. On Tuesday, privately-owned Hadashot tel ... more
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+ Taiwan arrests BASF engineers for 'leaking tech' to China
+ Privacy becomes a selling point at tech show
+ Generating actionable understanding of real-world phenomena with AI
+ US companies urged to protect against foreign government hackers
+ Netflix draws fire for blocking satire critical of Saudi Arabia
+ Britain voices 'grave' concerns over China's Huawei
Int'l payloads on Chang'e-4 start operation
Beijing (XNA) Jan 11, 2019
China's Chang'e-4 probe has started carrying out a series of scientific research tasks involving multiple countries and organizations since it landed on the far side of the moon on Jan. 3, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced Thursday. The probe, comprising a lander and a rover, was launched on Dec. 8, 2018. The Yutu-2 rover left its first trace on the far side of the m ... more
+ China's moon rover prepares for a rough ride on the dark side
+ US asks Russia's Roscosmos to build lunar modification of Soyuz MS
+ Relay satellite Queqiao plays key role in exploring moon's far side
+ Chang'e-4 probe takes panoramic photos on moon's far side
+ China moon rover 'Jade Rabbit' wakes from 'nap'
+ Chinese rover 'Jade Rabbit' drives on far side of the moon
+ Chinese rover Yutu-2 rolls out on to lunar far side
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Chemical synthesis of nanotubes
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Jan 11, 2019
For the first time, researchers used benzene - a common hydrocarbon - to create a novel kind of molecular nanotube, which could lead to new nanocarbon-based semiconductor applications. Researchers from the Department of Chemistry have been hard at work in their recently renovated lab in the University of Tokyo's Graduate School of Science. The pristine environment and smart layout af ... more
+ Carrying and releasing nanoscale cargo with 'nanowrappers'
+ Illuminating nanoparticle growth with X-rays
+ Pitt chemical engineers develop new theory to build improved nanomaterials
+ MIT team invents method to shrink objects to the nanoscale
+ Artificial synapses made from nanowires
+ How microscopic machines can fail in the blink of an eye
+ Stealth-cap technology for light-emitting nanoparticles
Satellite images reveal global poverty
Aarhus, Denmark (SPX) Jan 08, 2019
How far have we come in achieving the UN's sustainable development goals that we are committed to nationally and internationally? Yes, it can be difficult to make a global assessment of poverty and poor economic conditions, but with an eye in the sky, researchers are able to give us a very good hint of the living conditions of populations in the world's poor countries. If we are to achieve ... more
+ UK Space Agency COMPASS project aims to to improve crop yields for Mexican farmers
+ New nanosatellite system captures better imagery at lower cost
+ Declining particulate pollution led to increased ozone pollution in China
+ China launches six Yunhai-2 satellites for atmospheric environment research
+ Reliable tropical weather pattern to change in a warming climate
+ Research reveals 'fundamental finding' about Earth's outer core
+ First detection of rain over the ocean by navigation satellites


Chemical synthesis of nanotubes
Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Jan 11, 2019
For the first time, researchers used benzene - a common hydrocarbon - to create a novel kind of molecular nanotube, which could lead to new nanocarbon-based semiconductor applications. Researchers from the Department of Chemistry have been hard at work in their recently renovated lab in the University of Tokyo's Graduate School of Science. The pristine environment and smart layout af ... more
+ Carrying and releasing nanoscale cargo with 'nanowrappers'
+ Illuminating nanoparticle growth with X-rays
+ Pitt chemical engineers develop new theory to build improved nanomaterials
+ MIT team invents method to shrink objects to the nanoscale
+ Artificial synapses made from nanowires
+ How microscopic machines can fail in the blink of an eye
+ Stealth-cap technology for light-emitting nanoparticles
Artificial bug eyes
Washington DC (SPX) Jan 10, 2019
Single lens eyes, like those in humans and many other animals, can create sharp images, but the compound eyes of insects and crustaceans have an edge when it comes to peripheral vision, light sensitivity and motion detection. That's why scientists are developing artificial compound eyes to give sight to autonomous vehicles and robots, among other applications. Now, a report in ACS Nano des ... more
+ How game theory can bring humans and robots closer together
+ Deere puts spotlight on high-tech farming
+ Breadmaking robot startup eyes fresh connections
+ Growing bio-inspired shapes with hundreds of tiny robots
+ Self-driving rovers tested in Mars-like Morocco
+ First Harris T7 bomb disposal robots sent to British army
+ New models sense human trust in smart machines
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Military help UK police respond to Heathrow drone threat
London (AFP) Jan 9, 2019
Britain's armed forces were supporting police Wednesday at London's Heathrow Airport after a drone sighting led to the suspension of all departing flights for nearly an hour on Tuesday. Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson said the military had been sent to Europe's busiest airport at the request of police. It follows a similar deployment at Gatwick Airport just three weeks ago after multi ... more
+ Insitu gets defense contract for Blackjack unmanned aircraft
+ General Atomics, Raytheon contracted for Reaper drone support
+ New foldable drone can navigate narrow holes
+ General Atomics receives $40 million for Gray Eagle drone services
+ Using drones to simplify film animation
+ General Atomics tapped for French MQ-9 drone support
+ Logos demonstrates Redkite advanced surveillance pod
Spintronics 'miracle material' put to the test
Salt Lake City UT (SPX) Jan 11, 2019
When German mineralogist Gustav Rose stood on the slopes of Russia's Ural Mountains in 1839 and picked up a piece of a previously undiscovered mineral, he had never heard of transistors or diodes or had any concept of how conventional electronics would become an integral part of our daily lives. He couldn't have anticipated that the rock he held in his hand, which he named "perovskite," could be ... more
+ Saving energy by taking a close look inside transistors
+ More stable light comes from intentionally 'squashed' quantum dots
+ Machine learning and quantum mechanics team up to understand water at the atomic level
+ Quantum scientists demonstrate world-first 3D atomic-scale quantum chip architecture
+ Excitons pave the way to more efficient electronics
+ Quantum chemistry on quantum computers
+ Physicists record 'lifetime' of graphene qubits


New technique offers rapid assessment of radiation exposure
Raleigh NC (SPX) Jan 10, 2019
Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed a new technique that allows them to assess radiation exposure in about an hour using an insulator material found in most modern electronics. The technique can be used to triage medical cases in the event of a radiological disaster. "If there is a large radiological event in a populated area, it would be difficult or impossible ... more
+ Holographic color printing for optical security
+ A high-performance material at extremely low temperatures
+ Chemical catalysts turn tiny 2D sheets into 3D objects
+ Raytheon contracts Elbit Systems for Two Color Laser System
+ New metamaterial offers exceptional sound transportation
+ Rippling: What happens when layered materials are pushed to the brink
+ Predicting the properties of a new class of glasses
Chinese ambassador accuses Canada of 'white supremacy' in Huawei case
Ottawa (AFP) Jan 9, 2019
A Chinese envoy on Wednesday accused Canada and its allies of "Western egotism and white supremacy" for demanding the immediate release of two Canadians held for alleged spying. In a letter published by The Hill Times newspaper, China's ambassador to Canada Lu Shaye also criticized the "groundless" detention of a top Chinese tech executive at the request of the United States. China detai ... more
+ Hong Kong unveils law banning insults to Chinese national anthem
+ Malaysia probes claim China offered to bail out 1MDB
+ Attacker wounds 20 children at Beijing school
+ 13 Canadians held in China since arrest of Huawei executive: official
+ China's population shrinks despite two-child policy: experts
+ China's 'Jack the Ripper' executed
+ Hong Kong democracy camp kicks off 2019 with protests
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Gemini: cosmic telescope zooms in on beginning of time
Hilo HI (SPX) Jan 10, 2019
Before the cosmos reached its billionth birthday, some of the very first cosmic light began a long journey through the expanding universe. One particular beam of light, from an energetic source called a quasar, serendipitously passed near an intervening galaxy, whose gravity bent and magnified the quasar's light and refocused it in our direction, allowing telescopes like Gemini North to probe th ... more
+ X-ray pulse near event horizon as black hole devours star
+ Rotating black holes may serve as gentle portals for hyperspace travel
+ XMM-Newton captures cries of star shredded by black hole
+ Astronomers uncover brightest quasar in early universe
+ Black hole evolves as it wolfs down stellar material
+ NICER maps 'light echoes' of new black hole
+ UA student simulates thousands of black holes to test Einstein
New squeezing record at GEO600 gravitational-wave detector
Hannover, Germany (SPX) Dec 17, 2018
The detection of Einstein's gravitational waves relies on highly precise laser measurements of small length changes. The kilometer-size detectors of the international network (GEO600, LIGO, Virgo) are so sensitive that they are fundamentally limited by tiny quantum mechanical effects. These cause a background noise which overlaps with gravitational-wave signals. This noise is always presen ... more
+ Mini-detectors for the gigantic
+ Portsmouth researchers make vital contribution to new gravitational wave discoveries
+ Four New Gravitational Wave Detections Announced
+ Universal laws in impact dynamics of dust agglomerates under microgravity conditions
+ Griffith precision measurement takes it to the limit
+ Gravitational waves could shed light on dark matter
+ In five -10 years, gravitational waves could accurately measure universe's expansion


Seawater turns into freshwater through solar energy
Turin, Italy (SPX) Jan 08, 2019
According to FAO estimates, by 2025 nearly 2 billion people may not have enough drinking water to satisfy their daily needs. One of the possible solutions to this problem is desalination, namely treating seawater to make it drinkable. However, removing salt from seawater requires 10 to 1000 times more energy than traditional methods of freshwater supply, namely pumping water from rivers or wells ... more
+ New materials could help improve the performance of perovskite solar cells
+ A new way to measure solar panel degradation
+ NREL details great potential for floating PV systems
+ How to spot every solar panel in the United States
+ Stabilizing 2D layered perovskites for photovoltaics: setting up a defensive wall
+ Stanford team locates nearly all US solar panels in a billion images with machine learning
+ Costa Rica hits renewable energy mark for fourth year in a row
The Satellite Applications Catapult partners with Infostellar to provide improved ground station access
Goonhilly UK (SPX) Jan 08, 2019
The Satellite Applications Catapult and Infostellar have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to provide UK businesses with enhanced access to the Satellite Applications Catapult's ground station in Goonhilly, Cornwall. The Catapult's ground station is the primary ground location for its In Orbit Demonstration (IOD) programme - a unique service which supports UK business to achieve t ... more
+ SpaceX Falcon 9 completes Iridium Next launch campaign
+ Why I'm excited about Amazon entering the SatCom industry
+ Year of many new beginnings for Indian space sector
+ ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst returns to Earth for the second time
+ Spacecraft Repo Operations
+ Scaled back OneWeb constellation Not to affect number of Soyuz boosters
+ Update from ESA Council, December 2018
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