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World's smallest reference material is big plus for nanotechnology

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A structural model of a typical silicon nanocrystal (yellow) was stabilized within an organic shell of cyclohexane (blue).

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On the Road to Artificial Photosynthesis: Berkeley Lab Study Reveals Key Catalytic Factors in Carbon Dioxide Reduction

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This TEM shows gold–copper bimetallic nanoparticles used as catalysts for the reduction of carbon dioxide, a key reaction for artificial...

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Penn Team Studies Nanocrystals by Passing Them Through Tiny Pores

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An illustration of a nanocrystal passing through a nanopore.

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Smallest-possible diamonds form ultra-thin nanothread

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"Diamond nanothreads" promise extraordinary properties, including strength and stiffness greater than that of today's strongest nanotubes...

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Nanotechnology leads to better, cheaper LEDs for phones and lighting

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U.S. Releases Enhanced Shuttle Land Elevation Data

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Elevation data at the highest possible resolution from NASA's Shuttle Radar Topography Mission in February 2000...

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NASA Telescopes Find Clear Skies and Water Vapor on Exoplanet

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A Neptune-size planet with a clear atmosphere is shown crossing in front of its star in this artist's depiction.

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Toward optical chips: A promising light source for optoelectronic chips can be tuned to different frequencies

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The MIT researchers deposited triangular layers of molybdenum disulfide on a silicon substrate. At left, regions highlighted in blue...

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