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Shear stiffness and friction mechanics of single-layer graphene measured for the first time

Researchers from the University of Bristol have measured and identified for the first time the stress and strain shear modulus and internal friction of graphene sheets. Graphene is a material that has many ...

Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials

created Feb 14, 2012 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Using Nanotubes in Computer Chips

(PhysOrg.com) -- MIT materials scientists have developed a new technique for growing carbon nanotubes that could replace the vertical wires in chips, permitting denser packing of circuits.

Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials

created Sep 10, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 3

New rocket aims for cheaper nudges in space: Plasma thruster is small, runs on inexpensive gases (Video)

(PhysOrg.com) -- Satellites orbiting the Earth must occasionally be nudged to stay on the correct path. MIT scientists are developing a new rocket that could make this and other spacecraft maneuvers much less ...

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Feb 23, 2009 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (12) | comments 7