Martin Karplus, Michael Levitt and Arieh Warshel win this year’s Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
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Nobel Prize in Physics 2013
François Englert and Peter W. Higgs win the 2013 Nobel Prize in Physics.
Polymer grafting is a new route to coatings for li-ion batteries
Researchers develop a new approach to create a homogeneous carbon coating on the surface of titanium dioxide nanoparticles for use in lithium ion batteries.
Nanosight acquired by Malvern
Malvern Instruments Ltd has acquired nanoparticle characterization company NanoSight Ltd. The acquisition was completed on 30th September 2013.
Entering a new dimension: 4-D printing
$855,000 grant from will allow reseach team to develop 4D materials, which can exhibit behavior that changes over time.
UCLA engineers develop a stretchable, foldable transparent electronic display
Researchers have developed a transparent, elastic organic light-emitting device that can be twisted at room temperature while retaining its original shape.
Why are vertically aligned carbon nanotube structures so weak?
A new study has found that “waviness” in forests of vertically-aligned carbon nanotubes dramatically reduces their stiffness.
Fast-response photochromic materials based on oil-core capsules
ICN2 and UAB researchers have just reported a new type of fast-response photochromic film that they have developed using oil-filled polymeric cores.
Improving optical communications: better structures or new materials?
Optical fibers are approaching their useful design limit – a new video abstract discusses possible solutions for this essential technology.
New method for diagnosing anaemia using microwaves could lead to new blood tests
A rapid way of diagnosing anaemia using microwave technology being developed into a point of care device for hospitals and the home.