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A micro-thermometer to record tiny temperature changes

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

Scientists have developed a micrometer-wide thermometer that is sensitive to heat generated by optical and electron beams, and can measure small and rapid temperature changes in real time. This new device can be used to explore heat transport on t...

May 14, 2018

A micro-thermometer to record tiny temperature changes

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Scientists at Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech) and their collaborators have developed a micrometer-wide thermometer that is sensitive to heat generated by optical and electron beams, and can measure small and rapid temperature changes in...

May 14, 2018

Nano-ribbons from speeding nano-droplets

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

National University of Singapore scientists have discovered a unique growth mechanism to produce atomically thin semiconductor ribbons that can serve as a building block for high-performance nanoelectronic devices.

May 14, 2018

The photoexcited graphene puzzle solved

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Light detection and control lies at the heart of many modern device applications, such as the cameras in phones. Using graphene as a light-sensitive material for light detectors offers significant improvements with respect to materials being used ...

May 14, 2018

Elastic microspheres expand understanding of embryonic development and cancer cells

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

A new technique that uses tiny elastic balls filled with fluorescent nanoparticles aims to expand the understanding of the mechanical forces that exist between cells, researchers report. A University of Illinois-led team has demonstrated the quant...

May 14, 2018

Directa Plus and Arvind sign exclusive agreement

Innovation in Textiles   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

India’s leading textile-to-retail-and-brands conglomerate to produce graphene-enhanced smart denim using G+ products....

May 14, 2018

Lehigh, NSLS-II Plan Long-Term Collaboration

Photonics Media   -   Scientific News Websites

On the heels of a team-forming workshop between Lehigh University and the National Synchrotron Light Source program (NSLS-II), Lehigh has unveiled a plan for long-term collaboration between the two institutions. The announcement is part of Lehig...

May 12, 2018

A full gamut of colors in all-dielectric, cheap, and large-scale artificial butterfly wings

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Most approaches to making artificial structural colors rely on low-throughput fabrication techniques, use expensive noble metal materials, and are limited to microscopic footprints. To address these limitations, an international team of researcher...

May 11, 2018

Silicon Nanowires Could Enable Smart Solar Windows

IEEE Spectrum   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Silicon nanowire networks also offer alternative to ITO for touchscreen displays

May 10, 2018

Silicon Nanowires Could Enable Smart Solar Windows

IEEE Spectrum   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Silicon nanowire networks also offer alternative to ITO for touchscreen displays

May 10, 2018

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