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Silver atom nanoclusters could become efficient biosensors![]() Lund, Sweden (SPX) Jun 20, 2017 Researchers have now managed to pinpoint what happens when light is absorbed by extremely small nanoclusters of silver atoms. The results may have useful application in the development of biosensors and in imaging. By combining chemistry and nanotechnology, the research community in recent years has developed a kind of extremely small nanoclusters consisting of only a few noble metal atoms bound to a DNA fragment. Such complexes are of major interest on account of their optical properties. T ... read more |
Chemists perform surgery on nanoparticlesPittsburgh PA (SPX) Jun 16, 2017 A team of chemists led by Carnegie Mellon University's Rongchao Jin has for the first time conducted site-specific surgery on a nanoparticle. The procedure, which allows for the precise tailoring of ... more
Superconducting nanowire memory cell, miniaturized technologyChicago IL (SPX) Jun 16, 2017 Developing a superconducting computer that would perform computations at high speed without heat dissipation has been the goal of several research and development initiatives since the 1950s. Such a ... more
Nanotechnology reveals hidden depths of bacterial 'machines'Liverpool UK (SPX) Jun 15, 2017 New research from the University of Liverpool, published in the journal Nanoscale, has probed the structure and material properties of protein machines in bacteria, which have the capacity to conver ... more
UNIST researchers engineer transformer-like carbon nanostructureUlsan, South Korea (SPX) Jun 12, 2017 A recent study, affiliated with UNIST has engineered a new type of carbon nanomaterials, capable of changing shapes and colors depending on the type of solvents used. Such materials have attracted m ... more |
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Sensing the nanoscale with visible light, and the fundamentals of disordered wavesNew York NY (SPX) Jun 08, 2017 We cannot see atoms with the naked eye because they are so small relative to the wavelength of light. This is an instance of a general rule in optics - light is insensitive to features which are muc ... more Saint Petersburg, Russia (SPX) Jun 05, 2017 Russian physicists from ITMO University have found out that spherical silicon nanoparticles can be effectively heated up, and simultaneously emit light depending on their temperature. According to t ... more
Ultrafast nanophotonics: Turmoil in sluggish electrons' existenceMunich, Germany (SPX) May 30, 2017 An international team of physicists has monitored the scattering behavior of electrons in a non-conducting material in real-time. Their insights could be beneficial for radiotherapy. We can refer to ... more
Stanford scientists use nanotechnology to boost the performance of key industrial catalystStanford CA (SPX) May 24, 2017 A tiny amount of squeezing or stretching can produce a big boost in catalytic performance, according to a new study led by scientists at Stanford University and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory. ... more
Researchers create first significant examples of optical crystallography for nanomaterialsChicago IL (SPX) May 24, 2017 Nanocrystals have diverse applications spanning biomedical imaging, light-emitting devices, and consumer electronics. Their unique optical properties result from the type of crystal from which they ... more
Nanophysics: Saving energy with a spot of silverMunich, Germany (SPX) May 23, 2017 Tomorrow's computers will run on light, and gold nanoparticle chains show much promise as light conductors. Now Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet (LMU) in Munich scientists have demonstrated how tiny ... more |
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Nanotechnology Flight Test: Material Impact on the FutureCleveland OH (SPX) May 18, 2017 Mastering the intricacies of controlling matter at the nanoscale level is part of a revolutionary quest to apply nanotechnology to benefit industrial processes. A key element of that technology is t ... more
Scientists print nanoscale imaging probe onto tip of optical fiberBerkeley CA (SPX) May 16, 2017 Combining speed with incredible precision, a team of researchers has developed a way to print a nanoscale imaging probe onto the tip of a glass fiber as thin as a human hair, accelerating the produc ... more
X-ray microscope optics resolve 50-nm features while eliminating chromatic aberrationsOsaka, Japan (SPX) May 04, 2017 X-ray microscopes are commonly used in combination with full-field imaging techniques in spectromicroscopy applications, where they allow the chemical structures of materials to be analyzed and visu ... more
Scientists set record resolution for drawing at the one-nanometer length scaleUpton, NY (SPX) May 02, 2017 The ability to pattern materials at ever-smaller sizes - using electron-beam lithography (EBL), in which an electron-sensitive material is exposed to a focused beam of electrons, as a primary method ... more |
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Moscow (Sputnik) Jun 16, 2017
Russia's Lavochkin Research and Production Association is ready to work with China on designing lunar exploration missions, including orbital and return ones, Sergei Lemeshevsky, the Russian company's director general, told Sputnik on Thursday.
Xu Yansong, the head of the International Cooperation Department of the China National Space Administration (CNSA), said on Wednesday that China an ... more Paris (ESA) Jun 12, 2017New NELIOTA project detects flashes from lunar impacts Washington DC (SPX) May 25, 2017Cube Quest Challenge Team Spotlight: Cislunar Explorers Paris (ESA) May 12, 2017Winning plans for CubeSats to the Moon |
Beijing (Sputnik) Jun 23, 2017
China has invited Russia to participate in the construction of a Chinese space station, but Moscow has yet to make an official decision, Roscosmos head Igor Komarov has told reporters. Russian space experts explain why Russian-Chinese cooperation on a new space station would undoubtedly benefit both sides.
Speaking to journalists Monday on the sidelines of the international aviation show i ... more Beijing (XNA) Jun 21, 2017China's cargo spacecraft completes second docking with space lab Jiuquan (XNA) Jun 19, 2017China to launch four more probes before 2021 Xichang (XNA) Jun 20, 2017New broadcasting satellite fails to enter preset orbit |
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Washington (AFP) June 20, 2017
A wave of "computational propaganda," largely driven by Russia, is impacting politics around the world by spreading misinformation designed to manipulate public opinion, researchers said Tuesday.
The Oxford University team presented research in Washington on the use of automated programs or "bots" on social media aimed at influencing politics in nine countries, including the United States. ... more Washington (AFP) June 19, 2017Data firm working for Trump exposed 198 mn voter files: researchers Washington (AFP) June 16, 2017Big scientific breakthrough at sub-atomic level holds promise for secure comms Washington DC (SPX) Jun 16, 2017Researchers discover shortcut to satellite-based quantum encryption network |
Moscow (Sputnik) Jun 16, 2017
Russia's Lavochkin Research and Production Association is ready to work with China on designing lunar exploration missions, including orbital and return ones, Sergei Lemeshevsky, the Russian company's director general, told Sputnik on Thursday.
Xu Yansong, the head of the International Cooperation Department of the China National Space Administration (CNSA), said on Wednesday that China an ... more Paris (ESA) Jun 12, 2017New NELIOTA project detects flashes from lunar impacts Washington DC (SPX) May 25, 2017Cube Quest Challenge Team Spotlight: Cislunar Explorers Paris (ESA) May 12, 2017Winning plans for CubeSats to the Moon |
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Lund, Sweden (SPX) Jun 20, 2017
Researchers have now managed to pinpoint what happens when light is absorbed by extremely small nanoclusters of silver atoms. The results may have useful application in the development of biosensors and in imaging.
By combining chemistry and nanotechnology, the research community in recent years has developed a kind of extremely small nanoclusters consisting of only a few noble metal atoms ... more Pittsburgh PA (SPX) Jun 16, 2017Chemists perform surgery on nanoparticles Chicago IL (SPX) Jun 16, 2017Superconducting nanowire memory cell, miniaturized technology Liverpool UK (SPX) Jun 15, 2017Nanotechnology reveals hidden depths of bacterial 'machines' |
Paris (ESA) Jun 23, 2017
ESA's Proba-V minisatellite has captured the forest fire raging in central Portugal, revealing blackened scars and columns of smoke as well as pinpointing active fire hotspots.
More than a thousand firefighters are tackling the forest fire in the Pedrogao Grande region, north east of Lisbon, which has been aflame since Saturday. Some 64 people have been reported dead and more than 130 inju ... more Beijing, China (SPX) Jun 22, 2017A smokestack to the Northern Hemisphere stratosphere Cotonou (AFP) June 18, 2017Free mapping: plotting development in Africa Munich, Germany (SPX) Jun 22, 2017Watching cities grow |
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Lund, Sweden (SPX) Jun 20, 2017
Researchers have now managed to pinpoint what happens when light is absorbed by extremely small nanoclusters of silver atoms. The results may have useful application in the development of biosensors and in imaging.
By combining chemistry and nanotechnology, the research community in recent years has developed a kind of extremely small nanoclusters consisting of only a few noble metal atoms ... more Pittsburgh PA (SPX) Jun 16, 2017Chemists perform surgery on nanoparticles Chicago IL (SPX) Jun 16, 2017Superconducting nanowire memory cell, miniaturized technology Liverpool UK (SPX) Jun 15, 2017Nanotechnology reveals hidden depths of bacterial 'machines' |
Boston MA (SPX) Jun 16, 2017
"Deep Learning" computer systems, based on artificial neural networks that mimic the way the brain learns from an accumulation of examples, have become a hot topic in computer science. In addition to enabling technologies such as face- and voice-recognition software, these systems could scour vast amounts of medical data to find patterns that could be useful diagnostically, or scan chemical form ... more Washington (AFP) June 14, 2017Facebook gives bots ability to negotiate, compromise San Francisco (AFP) June 7, 2017Apple wants to rock the market with HomePod, faces challenges Washington DC (SPX) Jun 12, 2017Autonomous machines edge towards greater independence |
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Los Angeles CA (Sputnik) Jun 21, 2017
A California-based defense company this week announced that it will be rolling out a new set of drones to fly as robotic wingmen for human fighter pilots. Kratos Defense and Security Solutions developed the UTAP-22 Mako with funding from DIUx, the US Defense Department's Silicon Valley laboratory.
Kratos, with the backing of the Air Force Research Labs, has also separately showcased the XQ ... more Brussels (AFP) June 16, 2017EU unveils plans to regulate drones by 2019 Washington (UPI) Jun 20, 2017Insitu receives $45 million contract extension for SOCOM UAVs Beirut (AFP) June 20, 2017US-led coalition downs Iran-made drone in Syria |
Raleigh NC (SPX) Jun 23, 2017
In a proof-of-concept study, North Carolina State University engineers have designed a flexible thermoelectric energy harvester that has the potential to rival the effectiveness of existing power wearable electronic devices using body heat as the only source of energy.
Wearable devices used to monitor a variety of health and environmental measures are becoming increasingly popular. The per ... more Seattle WA (SPX) Jun 23, 2017To connect biology with electronics, be rigid, yet flexible Seeing the invisible with a graphene-CMOS integrated device Belfast UK (SPX) Jun 16, 2017Breakthrough by Queen's University paves way for smaller electronic devices |
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Tempe AZ (SPX) Jun 23, 2017
When Apollo astronauts on the Moon spoke with Mission Control on Earth, there was a noticeable time gap between a statement from Tranquility Base and its immediate acknowledgment from Houston. The gap lasted almost three seconds, or ten times longer than human reaction times would account for.
What was happening? The answer is simple: space. The Moon orbits far enough from Earth that light ... more Washington DC (SPX) Jun 21, 2017Helium droplets offer new precision to single-molecule laser measurement Paris (ESA) Jun 21, 2017Magnetic space tug could target dead satellites Atlanta GA (SPX) Jun 22, 2017New computing system takes its cues from human brain |
Hong Kong (AFP) June 19, 2017
Gruelling foot drills and camouflage uniforms are part of life for some Hong Kongers as military-style youth groups become increasingly popular, despite the fact there is no army to join.
Some follow the traditions of former British colonial forces, while others are newly invented military-flavoured boot camps designed to keep young people in shape.
But as the semi-autonomous city prepar ... more Beijing (AFP) June 16, 2017China executives tied to Communist Party critic convicted Beijing (AFP) June 20, 2017China shames jaywalkers through facial recognition Beijing (AFP) June 17, 2017US billionaire brings Dutch painters to China's masses |
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Washington DC (SPX) Jun 16, 2017
The scientific community has known about the existence of electrons for over a hundred years, but there are important facets of their interaction with matter that remain shrouded in mystery.
One particular area of interest is low-energy electrons or electrons that have kinetic energy levels of about 10 electronvolts (eV) or less. These electrons affect the functioning of insulators in elec ... more Potsdam, Germany (SPX) Jun 16, 2017No Universe without Big Bang Moscow (Sputnik) Jun 15, 2017Russian Spektr-RG mission to identify 3 billin black holes after 2018 launch Helsinki, Finland (SPX) Jun 15, 2017Galaxy alignments traced back 10 billion years |
Baltimore MD (SPX) Jun 08, 2017
Astronomers have used the sharp vision of NASA's Hubble Space Telescope to repeat a century-old test of Einstein's general theory of relativity. The Hubble team measured the mass of a white dwarf, the burned-out remnant of a normal star, by seeing how much it deflects the light from a background star.
This observation represents the first time Hubble has witnessed this type of effect creat ... more Innsbruck, Austria (SPX) Jun 05, 2017Breaking Newton's Law San Francisco CA (SPX) Jun 05, 2017Are dense star clusters the origin of the gravitational waves discovered by LIGO? Pasadena CA (SPX) Jun 02, 2017Gravitational Waves Detected for Third Time |
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Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Jun 16, 2017
Miniaturized devices such as microsensors often require an independent, equally miniaturized power supply. Searching for suitable systems, Japanese scientists have now developed a fully integrated microfluidic device that produces hydrogen fuel and converts it into electrical energy based on photocatalysis. As they report in the journal Angewandte Chemie, it works fully autonomously and delivers ... more Houston TX (SPX) Jun 22, 2017Freshwater from salt water using only solar energy Thuwal, Saudi Arabia (SPX) Jun 22, 2017Using sunlight to the max Washington DC (SPX) Jun 23, 2017NRL Issued Patent for Solar Microbial Fuel Cell |
Paris (ESA) Jun 22, 2017
The LISA trio of satellites to detect gravitational waves from space has been selected as the third large-class mission in ESA's Science programme, while the PLATO exoplanet hunter moves into development. These important milestones were decided upon during a meeting of ESA's Science Programme Committee today, and ensure the continuation of ESA's Cosmic Vision plan through the next two decades. ... more Arlington, VA (SPX) Jun 16, 2017Boeing Streamlining Defense and Space Unit to boost competitiveness Ottawa (AFP) June 13, 2017Trudeau under pressure to reject China bid for satellite firm London, UK (SPX) Jun 09, 2017Jumpstart goes into alliance with major aerospace and defence group ADS |
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