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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. The research findings were published in the journals Carbon and Nanotechnology. A single-walled carbon n ... read more |
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Semiconducting carbon nanotubes can reduce noise in interconnectsWashington 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 
Better, bolder printing with silicon nanostructuresWashington 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 |
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 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 
The next generation of electronic hardware security may be at hand as researchers at New York University Tandon School of Engineering introduce a new class of unclonable cybersecurity security primitives made of a low-cost nanomaterial with the highest possible level of structural randomness. Randomness is highly desirable for constructing the security primitives that encrypt and thereby secure ... more 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 |
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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.
... moreTokyo, 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. ... moreKarlsruher, Germany (SPX) ov 27, 2017Ceria nanoparticles: It is the surface that matters Washington DC (SPX) Nov 27, 2017Semiconducting carbon nanotubes can reduce noise in interconnects Joensuu, Finland (SPX) Nov 17, 2017Manganese dioxide shows potential in micromotors |
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 Washington DC (SPX) Nov 30, 2017 
The "Multi-Spectral Imagery" extension defines how to encode and store reflected electromagnetic radiation from the infrared wavelengths into a CDB data store. This extension is limited to only adding this new data type and does not change any existing requirements or structure defined in the CDB standard. This extension also attempts to harmonize with the existing component selectors used in th ... more Minneapolis MN (SPX) Dec 05, 2017First global maps of traits that drive vegetation growth  Paris (AFP) Nov 30, 2017French NGO helps African mums shake off AIDS stigma  London, UK (SPX) Dec 05, 2017UK-built satellite shines first light on air pollution |
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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. ... moreKarlsruher, Germany (SPX) ov 27, 2017Ceria nanoparticles: It is the surface that matters Washington DC (SPX) Nov 27, 2017Semiconducting carbon nanotubes can reduce noise in interconnects Joensuu, Finland (SPX) Nov 17, 2017Manganese dioxide shows potential in micromotors |
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 Chicago IL (SPX) Nov 29, 2017 
A new study by neuroscientists at the University of Chicago shows how amputees can learn to control a robotic arm through electrodes implanted in the brain.
The research, published in Nature Communications, details changes that take place in both sides of the brain used to control the amputated limb and the remaining, intact limb. The results show both areas can create new connections to l ... more Boston MA (SPX) Nov 28, 2017Cheap origami-inspired muscles are both soft and strong  Washington (AFP) Nov 30, 2017Amazon brings Alexa from the home to the office in a new AI push  East Lansing MI (SPX) Dec 05, 2017Robot learning improves student engagement |
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 Paris (ESA) Dec 03, 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 Miami (AFP) Dec 4, 2017Falcon's attack strategy could inspire new drones: study  Jackson TN (SPX) Dec 05, 2017Research shows drones could help crop management take off  Washington DC (SPX) Nov 30, 2017Drone photos offer faster, cheaper data on key Antarctic species |
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 Liverpool UK (SPX) Dec 05, 2017 
Researchers at the University of Liverpool have made a discovery that could improve the conductivity of a type of glass coating which is used on items such as touch screens, solar cells and energy efficient windows.
Coatings are applied to the glass of these items to make them electrically conductive whilst also allowing light through. Fluorine doped tin dioxide is one of the materials use ... more Washington DC (SPX) Nov 30, 2017Microwave-based test method can help keep 3-D chip designers' eyes open  Boston MA (SPX) Dec 01, 2017A step forward for quantum computing  College Park MD (SPX) Nov 30, 2017Quantum simulators wield control over more than 50 qubits, setting new record |
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 Boston MA (SPX) Nov 29, 2017 
MIT engineers have developed a new desktop 3-D printer that performs up to 10 times faster than existing commercial counterparts. Whereas the most common printers may fabricate a few Lego-sized bricks in one hour, the new design can print similarly sized objects in just a few minutes.
The key to the team's nimble design lies in the printer's compact printhead, which incorporates two new, s ... more Houston TX (SPX) Dec 05, 2017Borophene shines alone as 2-D plasmonic material  Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 30, 2017UCLA engineers use deep learning to reconstruct holograms and improve optical microscopy  Boston MA (SPX) Dec 01, 2017Study shows how to get sprayed metal coatings to stick |
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 Beijing (AFP) Nov 29, 2017 
A Beijing kindergarten teacher used sewing needles to punish children for not sleeping, police said, but other abuse claims have been rejected by an investigation into a scandal that sparked national outrage.
Authorities opened the probe into RYB Education New World kindergarten last week after parents said toddlers were given mysterious pills and had apparent needle marks.
The 22-year-o ... more Beijing (AFP) Dec 1, 2017Tibetan monk self-immolates in China: campaigners  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 |
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 La Palma, Canary Islands (SPX) Dec 04, 2017 
Nothing can emerge from a black hole. Yet, in nature, we find ultra-powerful jets of energy that shoot out from the immediate vicinities of growing black holes. How these jets form remains a puzzle but they consist of a hot plasma soup, which is somehow sped up to speeds approaching that of light. Along the way, this plasma begins to glow with radiation, forming two bright columns along the blac ... more Providence RI (SPX) Dec 04, 2017Gravitational waves could shed light on the origin of black holes  Sydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 01, 2017Key component for quantum computing invented  Perth, Australia (SPX) Dec 05, 2017Astronomer's map reveals location of mysterious fast-moving gas |
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 Mainz, Germany (SPX) Nov 30, 2017 
The magnetic moment of an individual proton is inconceivably small, but can still be quantified. The basis for undertaking this measurement was laid over ten years ago, and physicists of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU), the Max Planck Institute for Nuclear Physics, GSI Darmstadt, and the RIKEN research institute in Japan are still performing experiments to measure this force with a sin ... more Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 28, 2017Physicists make most precise measurement ever of a proton's magnetic moment  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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 Albany NY (SPX) Dec 04, 2017 
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), the Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) and Borrego Solar have announced the completion of Gore Mountain Ski Resort's 5.3 megawatt solar array in Washington County, the largest solar installation dedicated to a ski resort in the nation. The project supports Governor Cuomo's goal to have 50 percent of the State's el ... more Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Dec 04, 2017Windows of opportunity: Solar cell with improved transparency  Zagtouli, Burkina Faso (AFP) Nov 29, 2017Burkina, France launch W.Africa's biggest solar plant  Golden CO (SPX) Nov 29, 2017NREL develops switchable solar window |
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 El Segundo CA (SPX) Dec 05, 2017 
Center for Space Policy and Strategy has released a policy paper, Navigating the Space Compliance Roadmap for Small Satellites. The paper explores U.S. spaceflight regulations and how they apply to the increasingly common "nontraditional missions," which do not match the historical norm of a single large government satellite on a launch vehicle. This paper provides roadmaps to help new mission p ... 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  Paris (ESA) Nov 29, 2017Going green to the Red Planet |
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