University of Manchester
Graphene's 'quantum leap' takes electronics a step closer
(PhysOrg.com) -- Writing in the journal Nature Physics, the academics, who discovered the world's thinnest material at The University of Manchester in 2004, have revealed more about its electronic properties.
Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials
Jul 24, 2011 |
4.8 / 5 (18) |
2
|
Saving the planet, one microwave at a time
Making simple repairs could save the UK could save millions of pounds by replacing fuses or plugs rather than throwing away perfectly reusable microwaves with brand new ones.
May 15, 2012 |
4.7 / 5 (3) |
4
Graphene: Supermaterial goes superpermeable
Graphene is one of the wonders of the science world, with the potential to create foldaway mobile phones, wallpaper-thin lighting panels and the next generation of aircraft. The new finding at the University ...
Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials
Jan 26, 2012 |
4.9 / 5 (31) |
20
|
Researchers move graphene electronics into 3D
In a paper published this week in Science, a Manchester team lead by Nobel laureates Professor Andre Geim and Professor Konstantin Novoselov has literally opened a third dimension in graphene research. Their ...
Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials
Feb 02, 2012 |
5 / 5 (20) |
5
|
Graphene's 'Big Mac' creates next generation of chips
The world's thinnest, strongest and most conductive material, discovered in 2004 at the University of Manchester by Professor Andre Geim and Professor Kostya Novoselov, has the potential to revolutionize material ...
Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials
Oct 09, 2011 |
4.8 / 5 (16) |
44
|
Graphene reveals its magnetic personality
(PhysOrg.com) -- Can organic matter behave like a fridge magnet? Scientists from The University of Manchester have now shown that it can.
Jan 08, 2012 |
3.7 / 5 (9) |
1
|
Bacteria discovery could lead to antibiotics alternatives
Scientists have discovered an Achilles heel within our cells that bacteria are able to exploit to cause and spread infection.
May 03, 2012 |
4.2 / 5 (6) |
0
|
Scientists suggest that cancer is purely man-made
(PhysOrg.com) -- Cancer is a modern, man-made disease caused by environmental factors such as pollution and diet, a study by University of Manchester scientists has strongly suggested.
Oct 14, 2010 |
3.8 / 5 (100) |
70
|
A planet made of diamond (w/ video)
A once-massive star that's been transformed into a small planet made of diamond: that is what University of Manchester astronomers think they've found in the Milky Way.
Aug 25, 2011 |
4.9 / 5 (32) |
33
|
Graphene's shining light could lead to super-fast Internet
Internet connection speeds could be tens of times faster than they currently are, thanks to research by University of Manchester scientists using wonder material graphene.
Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials
Aug 30, 2011 |
4.8 / 5 (19) |
12
|
Science historian cracks the 'Plato code'
(PhysOrg.com) -- A science historian at The University of Manchester has cracked "The Plato Code" - the long disputed secret messages hidden in the great philosopher's writings.
Jun 28, 2010 |
4.4 / 5 (119) |
64
|
Bilayer graphene is another step toward graphene electronics
The Nobel Prize winning scientists Professor Andre Geim and Professor Kostya Novoselov have taken a huge step forward in studying the wonder material graphene and revealing its exciting electronic properties ...
Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials
Aug 11, 2011 |
4.8 / 5 (16) |
0
|
Imaging technology reveals intricate details of 49 million-year-old spider
Scientists have used the latest computer-imaging technology to produce stunning three-dimensional pictures of a 49 million-year-old spider trapped inside an opaque piece of fossilized amber resin.
May 18, 2011 |
4.9 / 5 (9) |
16
|
First image of protein residue in 50 million year old reptile skin
(PhysOrg.com) -- The organic compounds surviving in fifty million year old fossilized reptile skin can be seen for the first time today, thanks to a stunning infra-red image produced by University of Manchester ...
Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils
Mar 22, 2011 |
5 / 5 (7) |
11
|
Scientists make tiny new magnets from old bugs
(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists in Manchester have found a clean and green way of making tiny magnets for high tech gadgets - using natural bacteria that have been around for millions of years.
Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine
Mar 01, 2010 |
4.9 / 5 (15) |
0
|
