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Topological material shows superconductivity—and not just at its surface

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

The special properties of topological materials typically occur at their surface. These materials, for example insulators that do conduct current at their surface, are expected to play a major role in future quantum computers. Scientists of the Un...

Oct 3, 2018

Liquid crystals and the origin of life

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

The display screens of modern televisions, cell phones and computer monitors rely on liquid crystals—materials that flow like liquids but have molecules oriented in crystal-like structures. However, liquid crystals may have played a far more ancie...

Oct 3, 2018

Non-destructive nanotechnology diagnostics for artwork restoration

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Recent publications describe a new, fast and non-invasive diagnostic tool for the conservation of artworks, capable of detecting signs of degradation in oil paintings and plastic-based sculptures.

Oct 3, 2018

Non-destructive nanotechnology diagnostics for artwork restoration

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Recent publications describe a new, fast and non-invasive diagnostic tool for the conservation of artworks, capable of detecting signs of degradation in oil paintings and plastic-based sculptures.

Oct 3, 2018

NanoScientific Forum Europe (NSFE) on AFM/SPM at TU Freiberg, Germany Announces Registration for Live Stream

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

The NanoScientific Forum Europe (NSFE 2018) hosted at TU Freiberg and sponsored by Park Systems and NanoScientific Journal is now available via live stream. Register directly for live stream at the...

Oct 3, 2018

Nanoradiators allow precise optical manipulation of nanoparticles (w/video)

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers have developed a new type of optical manipulation method to achieve versatile manipulation of objects with different sizes and types using optical heating. In this new technique, nanoparticles get trapped at temperature hot spots inste...

Oct 3, 2018

Nanoradiators allow precise optical manipulation of nanoparticles (w/video)

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers have developed a new type of optical manipulation method to achieve versatile manipulation of objects with different sizes and types using optical heating. In this new technique, nanoparticles get trapped at temperature hot spots inste...

Oct 3, 2018

Nanoradiators allow precise optical manipulation of nanoparticles (w/video)

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers have developed a new type of optical manipulation method to achieve versatile manipulation of objects with different sizes and types using optical heating. In this new technique, nanoparticles get trapped at temperature hot spots inste...

Oct 3, 2018

Natural nanoscopic particles identified as possible diagnostic tool for Alzheimer's

News Medical   -   Scientific News Websites

Exosomes are natural nanoscopic particles released by most cell types, and are currently the focus of research because they represent a possible tool for the diagnosis of Alzheimer's. These particles are not so easy to isolate, and nanotechno...

Oct 3, 2018

Earth Space Elevators are not close and may never be | NextBigFuture.com

NextBigFuture   -   Scientific News Websites

Peter Swan, president of International Space Elevator Consortium (ISEC), was quoted as saying that an Earth Based Space elevator could cost close to $10 billion to build and could reduce the cost of putting things into orbit from roughly $3,500 pe...

Oct 3, 2018

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