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NTT researchers develop breakthrough optical memory device

(PhysOrg.com) -- To improve transmission speeds, the Internet has transitioned over the years from one using copper to fiber optic cabling. Unfortunately, this has caused a bottleneck to occur where the light ...

Physics / Optics & Photonics

created Feb 27, 2012 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (11) | comments 1 | with audio podcast report

Scientists uncover chemical transformations in cobalt nanoparticles

Understanding the intricacies of how nanoparticles undergo chemical transformations could lead to better ways to tailor their composition, which can lead to advanced material properties.

Chemistry / Materials Science

created May 24, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

New lens doubles the resolution of conventional microscopes

(PhysOrg.com) -- Conventional lenses can resolve structures around 200 nanometers (nm) in size, but scientists in Europe have for the first time developed a lens capable of achieving optical resolution of ...

Physics / Optics & Photonics

created Mar 25, 2011 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (23) | comments 3 | with audio podcast report

Team achieves one terabit per second data rate on a single integrated photonic chip

(PhysOrg.com) -- With worldwide Internet data traffic increasing by 50 percent each year, telecommunications companies that handle this digital torrent must be able to economically expand the capacities of their networks ...

Physics / Optics & Photonics

created Feb 28, 2011 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (5) | comments 2 | with audio podcast

Tragedies emphasize need for caution when applying pesticides

Recent deaths of two Utah children are tragic reminders that people who apply pesticides should always read product labels and follow their instructions, says Montana State University Pesticide Education Specialist Cecil ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Mar 11, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Energy from light and water: New photocatalytic method for the clean production of hydrogen from water

(PhysOrg.com) -- Hydrogen-powered fuel cells and solar energy are the best hope for a more environmentally friendly and resource-sparing energy supply in the future. A combination of the two is considered to be particularly ...

Chemistry / Materials Science

created Feb 09, 2010 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (18) | comments 10 | with audio podcast

Engineers produce 'how-to' guide for controlling the structure of nanoparticles

Tiny objects known as nanoparticles are often heralded as holding great potential for future applications in electronics, medicine and other areas. The properties of nanoparticles depend on their size and structure. Now researchers ...

Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials

created Sep 24, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0