Scientists from Berkeley and TU Munich investigate magnons in a material that becomes helimagnetic below about 30 kelvin: iron silicide doped with cobalt.
Maximum Resolution through Solid Immersion
Stefan Hell and co-workers have achieved maximum spatial resolution in far-field optical imaging by applying solid immersion lenses to stimulated emission depletion microscopy.
NREL and Johnson Matthey announce 5-year collaboration on biofuels
Goal is to develop new catalysts to lower costs for producing biofuels.
Researchers use liquid metal to create stretchable wires
Researchers from North Carolina State University have created conductive wires that can be stretched up to eight times their original length while still functioning.
Biodegradable Plastics Manufacturer Receives Prospective Business Inquiries
Biodegradable plastics manufacturer Casey has collected enough prospective business inquiries to reach several hundred million dollars in potential sales.
Novel Nanoparticles for Easier Biomarker Detection
A new technology developed at MIT may help to make biomarker detection, and cancer diagnostics, much easier.
Multimode waveguides bring light around corners for compact photonic chips
Cornell and Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers develop waveguide solution that could offer increased bandwidth for fiber-optic communication.
Hybrid tunnel may help guide severed nerves back to health
Design to guide the reconnection of severed nerve endings may aid treatment of patients who have suffered extensive nerve trauma.
A Brief Guide to Polymer Nomenclature
The IUPAC Polymer Division and Committee on Polymer Terminology have published “A Brief Guide to Polymer Nomenclature”.
Asylum Research acquired by Oxford Instruments
Asylum Research has announced that it has been acquired by Oxford Instruments plc for an initial debt free, cash free consideration of US$32.0 million.