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Tensile strength of carbon nanotubes depends on their chiral structures

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Single-walled carbon nanotubes should theoretically be extremely strong, but it remains unclear why their experimental tensile strengths are lower and vary among nanotubes. A team at Nagoya University, Kyoto University, and Aichi Institute of Tech...

Sep 18, 2019

Brain-computer interfaces without the mess

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It sounds like science fiction: controlling electronic devices with brain waves. But researchers have developed a new type of electroencephalogram (EEG) electrode that can do just that, without the sticky gel required for conventional electrodes. ...

Sep 18, 2019

Platinum-graphene atomically-thin fuel cell catalysts show superior stability over bulk platinum

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Films of platinum only two atoms thick supported by graphene could enable fuel cell catalysts with unprecedented catalytic activity and longevity.

Sep 18, 2019

Scientists develop DNA microcapsules with built-in ion channels

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A Research group led by Tokyo Tech reports a way of constructing DNA-based microcapsules that hold great promise for the development of new functional materials and devices (Figure 1). They showed that tiny pores on the surface of these capsules c...

Sep 18, 2019

Scientists develop DNA microcapsules with built-in ion channels

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

A Research group reports a way of constructing DNA-based microcapsules that hold great promise for the development of new functional materials and devices. They showed that tiny pores on the surface of these capsules can act as ion channels. Their...

Sep 18, 2019

IBM’s new 53-qubit quantum computer is the most powerful machine you can use

MIT Technology Review   -   Scientific News Websites

The machine will be available for researchers and companies to run applications via the cloud.

Sep 18, 2019

The perfect atomic-scale sieve

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Graphene is perfectly selective to protons and blocks even smallest ions like chlorine, University of Manchester research shows. This result will be important for the development of graphene-based membranes for applications ranging from fuel cells...

Sep 18, 2019

Researchers find way to study proteins moving (relatively) slowly

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Proteins are the workhorses of our bodies. They keep our organs functioning. They regulate our cells. They are the targets for medications that treat a number of diseases, including cancers and neurological diseases. Proteins need to move in order...

Sep 18, 2019

Graphene - The perfect atomic-scale sieve

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Graphene is perfectly selective to protons and blocks even smallest ions like chlorine, new research shows. This result will be important for the development of graphene-based membranes for applications ranging from fuel cells to desalination.

Sep 18, 2019

Shape-Shifting Robot Built from “Smarticles” Shows New Locomotion Strategy | Research Horizons

Georgia Tech   -   Organizations and Universities Websites

Building conventional robots typically requires carefully combining components like motors, batteries, actuators, body segments, legs and wheels. Now, researchers have taken a new approach, building a robot entirely from smaller robots kn...

Sep 18, 2019

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