Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have simulated a new concept for rapid, accurate gene sequencing by pulling a DNA molecule through a tiny, chemically activated hole in graphene—an ...
Bio & Medicine
Jan 15, 2016
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Google on Thursday revealed that is working on a tablet computer with 3D and motion-sensing capabilities in an effort dubbed Project Tango.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Jun 5, 2014
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New types of nanostructures have shown promise for applications in electrochemically powered energy devices and systems, including advanced battery technologies.
Nanomaterials
Sep 4, 2013
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As modern electronic devices get ever smaller, the age of silicon transistors is going by the wayside. Tomorrow's electronics—such as photovoltaic panels, transparent conductors, capacitors, transistors and photodetectors—are ...
Nanomaterials
Aug 15, 2013
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The latest research from a Kansas State University chemical engineer may help improve humidity and pressure sensors, particularly those used in outer space.
Nanophysics
May 8, 2013
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Researchers at Columbia Engineering and Boston University have developed the first method to map evaporation globally using weather stations, which will help scientists evaluate water resource management, assess recent trends ...
Earth Sciences
Apr 11, 2013
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Peratech Limited has been commissioned by the MIT Media Lab to develop a new type of electronic 'skin' that enables robotic devices to detect not only that they have been touched but also where and how hard the touch was.
Materials Science
Feb 23, 2010
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University of Adelaide researchers have developed a process for turning waste plastic bags into a high-tech nanomaterial.
Nanomaterials
Sep 25, 2013
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Alastair McLean and Benedict Drevniok from the Department of Physics, Engineering Physics and Astronomy and their collaborators have found a way to "feel" the surface of silicon molecules at the molecular level.
Nanophysics
Sep 25, 2013
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You can wear your heart on your sleeve. Why not your electronics? In a burgeoning trend that has captivated Silicon Valley, a mind-boggling array of "wearable electronics" has begun to arrive, not just at a website or clothing ...
Consumer & Gadgets
Mar 29, 2013
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