Science

Made to order: Researchers discover a new form of crystalline matter: Experiments reveal a new type of imposed ordering of particles in dusty plasma

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Figure 1: [Left] Typical plasma crystal with a self-ordered, hexagonal arrangement of dust particles indicated by the bright white spots. [...

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Onion-like layers help this efficient new nanoparticle glow: A dye-coated surface is 1 of 3 specially crafted layers that help the particle emit light ideal for bioimaging

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An artist's rendering shows the layers of a new, onion-like nanoparticle whose specially crafted layers enable it to efficiently convert...

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Quantum dots made from fool's gold boost battery performance

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Vanderbilt graduate student Anna Douglas holding one of the batteries that she has modified by adding millions of quantum dots made from...

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Sunscreen ingredient may prevent medical implant infections

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The illustration shows a pacemaker lead with a coating of nanoscale zinc oxide pyramids. These pyramids prevent MRSA, an antibiotic-...

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Microwave field imaging using diamond and vapor cells

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Imaging of microwave fields is made possible by measuring of spin changes in individual atoms or electrons.

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Clay makes better high-temp batteries: Rice University scientists develop materials to power devices in harsh environments

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Batteries with clay-based electrolyte/separators were tested at up to 120 degrees Celsius and showed strong performance over 120 charge-...

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Tomatoes get boost in growth, antioxidants from nano-sized nutrients

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This illustration shows the different effects of the application of nano nutrients on a tomato plant.

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Efforts to Obtain Drug Carrier Nanofibers to Treat Wounds

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