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New characterization methods developed to identify light elements

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

In research published today in Nano Letters, physicists have delivered an unexpected boost for researchers with a new technique for 3D nanoscale elemental analysis for ion-electron microscope systems that allows the scientific community to take th...

Oct 12, 2022

Graphene boosts flexible and wearable electronics (w/video)

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

In two new studies, the researchers demonstrate that graphene can greatly improve electrical circuits required for wearable and flexible electronics such as smart health patches, bendable smartphones, helmets, large folding display screens, and more.

Oct 12, 2022

Blue energy with nanopore osmotic power generators

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers create an ultrathin silicon membrane with arrays of nanopores to permit osmotic flow to generate electricity, which may provide a previously untapped source of renewable energy from the oceans.

Oct 12, 2022

Advanced fabric can cool a wearer down and warm them up

Technology Org   -   Scientific News Websites

Textile engineers have developed a fabric woven out of ultra-fine nano-threads made in part of phase-change materials and other advanced substances that combine to produce a fabric that can respond to changing temperatures to heat up and cool down...

Oct 11, 2022

The best October Prime Day gaming deals you can get

Engadget   -   General News Websites

Maybe you have someone in your life who's an avid gamer or game streamer and you want to get them something to take their hobby to the next level. You're in luck — Amazon's October Prime Day has proven to be a boon for gaming deals,...

Oct 11, 2022

Graphene improves circuits in flexible and wearable electronics

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

At 200 times stronger than steel, graphene has been hailed as a super material of the future since its discovery in 2004. The ultrathin carbon material is an incredibly strong electrical and thermal conductor, making it a perfect ingredient to enh...

Oct 11, 2022

Physicists use 'electron correlations' to control topological materials: Strong electron interactions allow topological state to be switched on and off

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

Topological states have stable, immutable features of great interest for quantum computing and communications, and physicists from the United States and Europe have now discovered how to switch a topological state on and off. The control is made p...

Oct 11, 2022

Grabbing CO2 out of the air with the help of MOFs

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Direct air capture is hard to do. Researchers are designing new nanomaterials that selectively catch carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

Oct 11, 2022

The best TV and home entertainment deals we found for October Prime Day

Engadget   -   General News Websites

If you're ready to upgrade your living room setup before the cold, winter months arrive, Amazon's Prime Early Access Sale has a bunch of deals you should consider. It's not often that most people upgrade their TVs, but this sales ev...

Oct 11, 2022

Important breakthrough in quantum computing could lead to more efficient batteries and solar cells

Tech Xplore   -   Scientific News Websites

Researchers from the University of Bristol, quantum start-up, Phasecraft and Google Quantum AI have revealed properties of electronic systems that could be used for the development of more efficient batteries and solar cells.

Oct 11, 2022

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