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Nanoparticles form supercrystals under pressure

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Self-assembly and crystallisation of nanoparticles (NPs) is generally a complex process, based on the evaporation or precipitation of NP-building blocks. Obtaining high-quality supercrystals is slow, dependent on forming and maintaining homogenous...

Sep 7, 2018

Apply to Luminate, the OPI Accelerator, by Oct. 1 for Chance to Win $1M in Funding

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Luminate NY, an international business accelerator for startups with optics, photonics, and imaging (OPI)-enabled applications, is offering early-stage startups an opportunity to grow their businesses. Luminate NY provides significant support, inc...

Sep 7, 2018

Getting an up-close, 3-D view of gold nanostars

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Extremely small structures, far smaller in diameter than a strand of hair, could greatly benefit sensors and other devices. To master these nanomaterials, scientists need to determine their shape. That's difficult. Scientists developed a new ...

Sep 7, 2018

Bioadhesive, wirelessly-powered implant emitting light to kill cancer cells

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A new wirelessly-powered light-emitting device, which sticks onto animal tissue like a sticker with tissue-adhesive and elastic nanosheets, could possibly facilitate treatment for hard-to-detect microtumors and deeply located lesions that are hard...

Sep 7, 2018

Electromagnetic radiation protection shields developed

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The environment contains electromagnetic radiation and magnetic fields of natural and artificial origin. Even a short electromagnetic pulse is enough to knock any equipment out of operation. Candidate of Sciences (Physics and Mathematics) Aleksey ...

Sep 7, 2018

Supramolecule joins the battle against cancer - Physics World

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A bifunctional supramolecule enhances the anticancer effects of macrophages, paving the way for a new kind of immunotherapy The post Supramolecule joins the battle against cancer appeared first on Physics World.

Sep 7, 2018

Researchers use silicon nanoparticles for enhancing solar cells efficiency

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An international research group has improved perovskite solar cell efficiency by using materials with better light absorption properties. For the first time, the researchers used silicon nanoparticles. Such nanoparticles can trap light of a broad ...

Sep 7, 2018

Origin of symmetry breaking in the seed-mediated growth of bimetal nano-heterostructures

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Origin of symmetry breaking in the seed-mediated growth of bimetal nano-heterostructures  Phys.OrgFull coverage

Sep 7, 2018

This Nanophotonic Material Could Push Interstellar Craft Closer to Light Speed

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We could get to the nearest star system in decades!

Sep 7, 2018

Engineers of Samara University presented a propulsion system for nanosatellites

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The scientists of the Inter-University Department of Space Research of Samara University presented a prototype of a propulsion system for the maneuvering nanosatellite SamSat-M. The presentation took place at the IV International Conference '...

Sep 7, 2018

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