Metal bits boost nanowire surface area

STANFORD (US) — A new method increases the surface area of nanowires by “decorating” them with sinuous chains of metal oxide or noble metal nanoparticles. Continue…

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Give graphene a squeeze to get electricity

STANFORD (US) — To the long list of exceptional physical properties of graphene, engineers have added yet another: piezoelectricity. (more…)

Earth & Environment - Apr 3, 2012 14:10 - 0 Comments

Follow model to catch offshore winds

STANFORD (US) — Sophisticated weather models are helping engineers find the best place for a grid of wind farms off the east coast of the US. (more…)

Science & Technology - Mar 30, 2012 14:56 - 0 Comments

Plasmon ripples hide in smallest metals

STANFORD (US) — The discovery that plasmon resonance occurs at very small scales could lead to improved solar catalysis and targeted cancer treatments. (more…)

Swimming in blood, implant travels the body

STANFORD (US) — A new implant can propel itself though the bloodstream without batteries or wires and is small enough to fit through blood vessels. (more…)

Science & Technology - Feb 15, 2012 12:29 - 0 Comments

In a flash, light turns nanowires into mesh

STANFORD (US) — The ability to weld nano-sized wires with just a blast of light could lead to advances in electronics and solar applications. (more…)

Science & Technology - Feb 9, 2012 13:25 - 0 Comments

Nanospheres trap light and hold on longer

STANFORD (US) — Engineers have created photovoltaic nanoshells that harness a peculiar physical phenomenon to better trap light. (more…)

Science & Technology - Jan 6, 2012 8:10 - 1 Comment

‘Pack’ semiconductors to boost efficiency

STANFORD (US) — A new way of packing molecules could boost the electrical conductivity of organic semiconductors, paving the way for foldable smartphones and clothing that uses sunlight to charge iPads. (more…)

10 billion bits of data per second

STANFORD (US) — A new nanoscale light-based device is able to transmit data at an ultrafast rate while using thousands of times less energy than current technologies. (more…)

Science & Technology - Nov 1, 2011 7:00 - 0 Comments

Free software models how humans move

STANFORD (US) — An open source software application modeling human motion is helping medical professionals and bioengineers study, diagnose, and correct abnormalities in how people move. (more…)

Science & Technology - Sep 28, 2011 11:28 - 1 Comment

Nonlinear laser light at the nanoscale

STANFORD (US) — By harnessing plasmonics to intensify light, engineers have created an ultra-compact, nanoscale light source that could ultimately find applications in data communications. (more…)

How to split water with silicon and sunshine

STANFORD (US) — Researchers have overcome a major obstacle to using solar power to split water into pure oxygen and hydrogen fuel—the Holy Grail for clean energy. (more…)

Science & Technology - May 17, 2011 12:29 - 0 Comments

Laser has more bang, less bulk

STANFORD (US) — In a push toward smaller, faster data transmission, researchers have produced a nanoscale laser that is much faster and vastly more energy efficient than anything available today. (more…)

Science & Technology - Apr 12, 2011 12:14 - 0 Comments

Glowing nanopillars light up cells

STANFORD (US) — Scientists have created glowing nanopillars that are literally shining light on living cells. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Mar 28, 2011 16:49 - 0 Comments

Casino patrons take a health gamble

STANFORD (US) — Less than two hours of exposure to secondhand smoke in a casino puts patrons and workers at acute risk of developing heart disease, pulmonary disease, and cancer. (more…)

Science & Technology - Feb 9, 2011 10:16 - 1 Comment

Plasmonics trap the light fantastic

STANFORD (US) — A new type of thin solar cell harnesses plasmonics to more effectively trap light and improve performance. (more…)

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