Science

The search for new materials for hydrogen storage

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Four types of materials studied in the dissertation: fullerene C60, carbon nanotubes, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and...

NASA Mars Rover Targets Unusual Rock on Its Journey

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The drive by NASA's Mars rover Curiosity during the mission's 43rd Martian day, or sol, (Sept....

Photocatalysis as an energy source: Zn-Ga-O nanocubes improve conversion rate

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Chinese researchers have developed a new nanomaterial to improve the chemical conversion rate in photocatalytic energy systems.

Near-Field Enhancements along Ring-Shaped Nanostructures

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The near-field enhancement on the surface of ring-shaped gold nanostructure becomes homogeneous through circularly polarized light.

Dawn Sees Hydrated Minerals on Giant Asteroid

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Pitted Terrain in Color
These enhanced-color views from NASA's Dawn mission show an unusual "pitted terrain" on...

NASA's Solar Fleet Peers Into Coronal Cavities

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Scientists want to understand what causes giant explosions in the sun's...

Iran Urges Asian Nations to Adopt Single Standard for Nanotechnology

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Researchers Brew Up Organics on Ice

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Researchers are brewing up icy, organic concoctions in the lab to mimic materials at the edge of our solar system and...