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Physicists explain metallic conductivity of thin carbon nanotube films![]() Moscow, Russia (SPX) Nov 30, 2017 An international team of researchers from MIPT; Lebedev Physical Institute, RAS; Prokhorov General Physics Institute, RAS; Skoltech; and Aalto University (Finland) has examined the optical and dielectric properties of thin macroscopic films based on single-walled carbon nanotubes and obtained an explanation for the metallic nature of their conductivity using infrared and terahertz spectroscopy. The research findings were published in the journals Carbon and Nanotechnology. A single-walled carbon n ... read more  | 
 Washington DC (SPX) Nov 27, 2017 Crosstalk and noise can become a major source of reliability problems of CNT based VLSI interconnects in the near future. Downscaling of component size in integrated circuits (ICs) to nanometer scal ... more  
Ceria nanoparticles: It is the surface that mattersKarlsruher, Germany (SPX) ov 27, 2017 Exhaust gas cleaning of passenger cars, power generation from sunlight, or water splitting: In the future, these and other applications may profit from new findings relating to ceria. At Karlsruhe I ... more  
Manganese dioxide shows potential in micromotorsJoensuu, Finland (SPX) Nov 17, 2017 Manganese dioxide could make the preparation of micromotors increasingly cost-effective, opening up new avenues for their use, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland. ... more  
Promising sensors for submarines, mines and spacecraftMoscow, Russia (SPX) Nov 15, 2017 Researchers from the Physics Department of Moscow State University and their colleagues have discovered a mechanism that allows gas sensors, based on nanocrystalline metal oxides, to work at room te ... more  | 
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Practical superconducting nanowire single photon detector highly efficientBeijing, China (SPX) Nov 14, 2017 Superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors (SNSPDs) offer significant improvement on detection efficiency (DE) compared to their semiconducting counterparts, having enabled many breakthrough a ... more Washington DC (SPX) Nov 14, 2017 From textbooks to artwork to newspapers, printed items are a part of our everyday life. But the ink used in today's printers are limited in colors and resolution. Now in a new study in ACS' journal ... more  
Subset of carbon nanotubes poses cancer risk similar to asbestos in miceWashington DC (SPX) Nov 09, 2017 Nanotechnology, the science of developing materials containing very small fibers, is having a growing influence on daily life. Now researchers have shown for the first time in mice that long and thi ... more  
Simple green synthesis is a breath of fresh airThuwal, Saudi Arabia (SPX) Nov 08, 2017 Nanoparticles of controllable composition and size have great potential in electrical, optical and chemical devices, but they must be created in a safe and cost-effective way. Kazuhiro Takanabe and ... more  
New, simplified technique makes light metallic nanofoamDavis CA (SPX) Nov 06, 2017 A simple method for manufacturing extremely low-density palladium nanofoams could help advance hydrogen storage technologies, reports a new study from the University of California, Davis. A na ... more  
Metal-silicone microstructures could enable new flexible optical and electrical devicesWashington DC (SPX) Nov 03, 2017 For the first time, researchers have used a single-step, laser-based method to produce small, precise hybrid microstructures of silver and flexible silicone. This innovative laser processing technol ... more  | 
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Gold nanoantennas help in creation of more powerful nanoelectronicsTomsk, Russia (SPX) Nov 03, 2017 Scientists from Tomsk Polytechnic University and their colleagues from Germany have conducted an experiment which demonstrated the behavior of areas of two-dimensional materials which are applied in ... more  
Researchers reveal the effect of nano-diamond on magnetorheological fluidsWashington DC (SPX) Nov 02, 2017 Chinese researchers have found that nano-diamond has significant impact on the performance of magnetorheological fluids (MRFs). The shear yield strength and settling stability of the MRFs were found ... more  
New research explore the limits of nanomaterials and atomic effects for nanotechnologySwansea UK (SPX) Oct 26, 2017 Research by scientists at Swansea University has shown that improvements in nanowire structures will allow for the manufacture of more stable and durable nanotechnology for use in semiconductor devi ... more  
New technique produces tunable, nanoporous materialsChicago IL (SPX) Oct 30, 2017 A collaborative group of researchers including Petr Kral, professor of chemistry at the University of Illinois at Chicago, describe a new technique for creating novel nanoporous materials with uniqu ... more  | 
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 Washington (UPI) Nov 28, 2017  
 The 'supermoon' set for next week is expected to be the brightest of the year as the moon's orbit will be at its closest point to the earth. 
 Public astronomer Dr. Marek Kukula at the Royal Observatory Greenwich, Britain, told AGN News a supermoon is when"a full moon happens to occur when the moon is also at its closest point" to the earth and appears brighter and bigger than usual. 
 ... more Tokyo, Japan (Sputnik) Nov 27, 2017Japan signals growing support for Deep Space Gateway concept  Austin TX (SPX) Nov 22, 2017Moon's crust underwent resurfacing after forming from magma ocean  Moscow (Sputnik) Nov 15, 2017Russia tests new spaceship set to deliver people, cargo to moon  | 
 Beijing (XNA) Nov 27, 2017  
China is now the world leader in remote sensing technologies for scientific purposes and is able to provide an unprecedented amount of data to support research and development for the world, officials said on Tuesday. 
Remote sensing refers to aerial or satellite-based technologies to detect and measure objects on Earth's surface, atmosphere and oceans. 
On Tuesday, the Ministry of Sci ... more Beijing (XNA) Nov 19, 2017China plans for nuclear-powered interplanetary capacity by 2040  Beijing (Sputnik) Nov 16, 2017China plans first sea based launch by 2018  Beijing (XNA) Nov 02, 2017China's reusable spacecraft to be launched in 2020  | 
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 Brooklyn NY (SPX) Nov 30, 2017  Durham NC (SPX) Nov 28, 2017Quantum computers help create hack-proof forms of data encryption  Washington (AFP) Nov 27, 2017US charges three Chinese for hacking Moody's, Siemens  Shanghai (AFP) Nov 22, 2017Skype joins list of apps on China blacklist  | 
 Washington (UPI) Nov 28, 2017  
 The 'supermoon' set for next week is expected to be the brightest of the year as the moon's orbit will be at its closest point to the earth. 
 Public astronomer Dr. Marek Kukula at the Royal Observatory Greenwich, Britain, told AGN News a supermoon is when"a full moon happens to occur when the moon is also at its closest point" to the earth and appears brighter and bigger than usual. 
 ... more Tokyo, Japan (Sputnik) Nov 27, 2017Japan signals growing support for Deep Space Gateway concept  Austin TX (SPX) Nov 22, 2017Moon's crust underwent resurfacing after forming from magma ocean  Moscow (Sputnik) Nov 15, 2017Russia tests new spaceship set to deliver people, cargo to moon  | 
 
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 Moscow, Russia (SPX) Nov 30, 2017  
An international team of researchers from MIPT; Lebedev Physical Institute, RAS; Prokhorov General Physics Institute, RAS; Skoltech; and Aalto University (Finland) has examined the optical and dielectric properties of thin macroscopic films based on single-walled carbon nanotubes and obtained an explanation for the metallic nature of their conductivity using infrared and terahertz spectroscopy.  ... more Karlsruher, Germany (SPX) ov 27, 2017Ceria nanoparticles: It is the surface that matters Semiconducting carbon nanotubes can reduce noise in interconnects  Joensuu, Finland (SPX) Nov 17, 2017Manganese dioxide shows potential in micromotors  | 
 Beijing, China (SPX) Nov 30, 2017  
It is very important to observe and study cloud properties because clouds play an important role in weather, climate, and the Earth's energy balance. Satellite remote sensing is commonly used to obtain a variety of cloud properties. Haze pollution can reduce human's vision, but will it also affect the accuracy of satellite cloud detection? 
In a paper published in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sc ... more Washington DC (SPX) Nov 30, 2017OGC seeks public comment on CDB Multi-spectral Imagery Extension  Paris (ESA) Nov 29, 2017Forty years of Meteosat  Beijing (XNA) Nov 27, 2017China launches remote sensing satellites in multiple launches  | 
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 Moscow, Russia (SPX) Nov 30, 2017  
An international team of researchers from MIPT; Lebedev Physical Institute, RAS; Prokhorov General Physics Institute, RAS; Skoltech; and Aalto University (Finland) has examined the optical and dielectric properties of thin macroscopic films based on single-walled carbon nanotubes and obtained an explanation for the metallic nature of their conductivity using infrared and terahertz spectroscopy.  ... more Karlsruher, Germany (SPX) ov 27, 2017Ceria nanoparticles: It is the surface that matters Semiconducting carbon nanotubes can reduce noise in interconnects  Joensuu, Finland (SPX) Nov 17, 2017Manganese dioxide shows potential in micromotors  | 
 Corvallis OR (SPX) Nov 30, 2017  
Robots as inconspicuous as they are ubiquitous represent the vision of researchers in the new and burgeoning field of material robotics. 
In an invited perspective paper published in Science Robotics, Oregon State University researcher Yi?it Menguc and three co-authors argue against looking at robotics as a "dichotomy of brain versus body." 
Menguc and collaborators from the University ... more Washington (AFP) Nov 30, 2017Amazon brings Alexa from the home to the office in a new AI push  San Francisco (AFP) Nov 27, 2017Facebook trains artificial intelligence to spot suicidal signs  San Diego CA (SPX) Nov 22, 2017Speedy collision detector could make robots better human assistants  | 
 
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 Paris (ESA) Nov 29, 2017  
ESA is considering extending its activities to a new region of the sky via a novel type of aerial vehicle, a 'missing link' between drones and satellites. 
High Altitude Pseudo-Satellites, or HAPS, are platforms that float or fly at high altitude like conventional aircraft but operate more like satellites - except that rather than working from space they can remain in position inside the at ... more Washington DC (SPX) Nov 30, 2017Drone photos offer faster, cheaper data on key Antarctic species  Pasadena CA (JPL) Nov 23, 2017Drone Race: Human Versus Artificial Intelligence  Washington (AFP) Nov 17, 2017Pentagon steps up Somalia drone strikes  | 
 College Park MD (SPX) Nov 30, 2017  
Two independent teams of scientists, including one from the University of Maryland (UMD) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), have used more than 50 interacting atomic qubits to mimic magnetic quantum matter, blowing past the complexity of previous demonstrations. The results appear in this week's issue of Nature. 
As the basis for its quantum simulation, the UMD-N ... more Lemont, IL (SPX) Nov 27, 2017Argonne to install Comanche system to explore ARM technology for HPC Strain-free epitaxy of germanium film on mica  Washington DC (SPX) Nov 30, 2017Microwave-based test method can help keep 3-D chip designers' eyes open  | 
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 Moscow, Russia (SPX) Nov 29, 2017  
An international research group together with scientists from the MSU have developed a time-resolved spectroscopy method that allows studying fast processes in samples. The new method works by analyzing quantized light transmitted through a sample, without the use of femtosecond lasers and complex detection systems. This design is much cheaper than the one used currently and, moreover, allows yo ... more Bielefeld, Germany (SPX) Nov 27, 2017Spin current from heat: New material increases efficiency  Washington DC (SPX) Nov 27, 2017New catalyst controls activation of a carbon-hydrogen bond  Houston TX (SPX) Nov 30, 2017Math gets real in strong, lightweight structures  | 
 Beijing (AFP) Dec 1, 2017  
 A 63-year-old Tibetan monk has self-immolated in southwest China in protest against Beijing's presence in Tibet, campaigners said, the fifth person to do so this year.  
Tenga, a popular monk and volunteer teacher of village children, died after setting himself ablaze Sunday in Sichuan province's Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, said the International Campaign for Tibet (ICT), headquarter ... more Shanghai (AFP) Nov 28, 2017Shanghai schools fly the flag for China's next generation  Beijing (AFP) Nov 28, 2017Chinese general kills himself after facing graft probe  Taipei (AFP) Nov 27, 2017Different strokes: Taiwan's creative campaign for traditional characters  | 
 
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 Sao Paulo, Brazil (SPX) Nov 28, 2017  
Although for five decades, the Big Bang theory has been the best known and most accepted explanation for the beginning and evolution of the Universe, it is hardly a consensus among scientists. 
Brazilian physicist Juliano Cesar Silva Neves part of a group of researchers who dare to imagine a different origin. In a study recently published in the journal General Relativity and Gravitation, N ... more Berkeley CA (SPX) Nov 30, 2017Watching a quantum material lose its stripes Nano-watch has steady hands  Washington DC (SPX) Nov 30, 2017Quantum-emitting answer might lie in the solution  | 
 Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 28, 2017  
An international collaboration of scientists from RIKEN's Ulmer Fundamental Symmetries Laboratory (FSL), Johannes Gutenberg-Universitat Mainz, Max Planck Institute for Nuclear Physics, Heidelberg and GSI Darmstadt, have used high-precision techniques to make the most precise measurement to date of the magnetic moment of the proton, finding it to be 2.79284734462 plus or minus 0.00000000082 nucle ... more Mainz, Germany (SPX) Nov 30, 2017Researchers measure magnetic moment with greatest possible precision  Pasadena CA (JPL) Nov 15, 2017Listening for gravitational waves using pulsars  New York NY (SPX) Nov 14, 2017Gravity waves from merging supermassive black holes will be found soon  | 
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 Zagtouli, Burkina Faso (AFP) Nov 29, 2017  
 Burkina Faso and France on Wednesday launched West Africa's biggest solar farm, a 33-megawatt facility designed to power tens of thousands of households and ease dependence on imported energy. 
The 55-hectare (135-acre) outside the Burkinabe capital Ouagadougou, has an annual capacity equivalent to five percent of national production, according to the national power firm SONABEL. 
Its 47.5 ... more San Diego CA (SPX) Nov 28, 2017Improving solar cells by watching atoms move in hybrid perovskite crystals  Toronto, Canada (SPX) Nov 22, 2017Artificial photosynthesis gets big boost from new catalyst  Saint Petersburg, Russia (SPX) Nov 21, 2017Glass microparticles enhance solar cells efficiency  | 
 Paris (ESA) Nov 29, 2017  
ESA's ground station in Western Australia routinely communicates with spacecraft at far-away places like Mars. Now, it's using sunlight to generate electricity, significantly reducing energy costs. 
Whether orbiting a planet, following a comet or peering deep into our Universe, spacecraft have long used solar cells to generate electricity from sunlight to power their mission. 
Now, ESA ... more Washington (UPI) Nov 30, 2017Orbital ATK purchase by Northrop Grumman approved by shareholders  London, UK (SPX) Nov 28, 2017UK space launch program receives funding boost from Westminster  New Delhi (IANS) Nov 22, 2017Need to double number of operational satellites: ISRO chief  | 
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