UCLA engineers have developed a new computational tool that accurately models how magnetic materials interact with incoming radio signals at the nanoscale. This allows for the design of next-generation communications devices with improved data transport capabilities and reduced noise interference.
SourceUCLA Samueli School of Engineering·JournalIEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques·DateSep 10, 2018
The Center for the Science of Synthesis Across Scales (CSSAS) brings together researchers to understand how molecular interactions control assembly and create new materials with revolutionary properties. The research focuses on protein-based building blocks, inorganic nanoparticles, and hierarchical synthesis.
Researchers at IBBR have engineered three mouse cell lines to produce nonproprietary versions of the NISTmAb, a well-characterized monoclonal antibody used in biopharmaceutical development. The new cell lines will provide a standardized model for monoclonal antibody biomanufacturing and enable innovation in mAb therapeutics.
SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalmAbs·DateJul 31, 2018
Researchers found that urban areas stayed warmer than surrounding suburbs and country during a 2014 cold wave, with temperature differences greatest at night. The study suggests that heat released from buildings can help cities reduce heating demand and make being outdoors more tolerable during extreme cold.
SourcePrinceton University, Engineering School·JournalJournal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology·DateJul 23, 2018
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A UCLA-led energy research center will accelerate research on new types of chemistry and materials for rechargeable batteries, increasing capacity, stability and safety. The center aims to impact intermittent renewable energy sources and electric vehicles.
SourceUCLA Samueli School of Engineering·DateJul 6, 2018
Researchers have developed a pill that can temporarily coat the intestine to prevent nutrient contact and lower blood sugar spikes in preclinical study. The engineered compound, LuCI, was found to alter nutrient contact and lower blood glucose response after a meal, with benefits lasting only a few hours.
SourceBrigham and Women's Hospital·JournalNature Materials·DateJun 11, 2018
Mesoscience offers broad potential beyond chemical engineering, tackling complex systems in the real world with unprecedented approach. The concept is attracting increasing attention from top scientists worldwide.
SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·DateMay 29, 2018
Professor Rodney S. Ruoff has been awarded the prestigious James C. McGroddy Prize for New Materials by the American Physical Society for his pioneering contributions to graphene and its derivatives. The award recognizes his achievements in scalable synthesis, materials science, and applications of graphene.
SourceUlsan National Institute of Science and Technology(UNIST)·DateMay 25, 2018
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Engineers at Caltech and ETH Zurich developed self-propelled robots that paddle through water using temperature-responsive materials. The devices use a bistable element and polymer strips to activate a switch and propel forward.
SourceCalifornia Institute of Technology·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateMay 15, 2018
A newly improved glass slide turns microscopes into thermometers, allowing scientists to visualize tiny objects while measuring their temperature. The breakthrough, made possible by a new transparent coating, has the potential to streamline scientific research worldwide and enhance industries such as computers and electronics.
SourceUniversity at Buffalo·JournalNature Communications·DateMay 2, 2018
Researchers have discovered a new material that can absorb and selectively reemit light, providing a platform to understand how information is stored and processed in valleytronics devices. This breakthrough could enable the development of operational valleytronic devices with increased computing power and data storage density.
SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalNature Communications·DateMay 1, 2018
Researchers at University of British Columbia Okanagan have developed a new method to improve the strength of rammed earth walls using calcium carbide residue and fly ash as binding agents. The treated walls were found to be 25 times stronger than those without, paving the way for its use in modern construction.
SourceUniversity of British Columbia Okanagan campus·JournalConstruction and Building Materials·DateApr 23, 2018
Engineers at U.S. Army Research Laboratory and University of Maryland developed a technique to control composite material behavior using ultraviolet light, enabling new capabilities for rotorcraft design, performance, and maintenance. The method allows materials to become 93%-stiffer and 35%-stronger after UV exposure.
SourceU.S. Army Research Laboratory·JournalAdvanced Materials Interfaces·DateApr 17, 2018
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Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter is a trusted meter for precise measurements during instrument integration, repairs, and field diagnostics.
A new 'omniphobic' coating repels liquids, including oil and alcohol, while remaining clear and durable. The coating could be used in various industries, including childcare, refrigeration and power generation, to increase efficiency.
SourceUniversity of Michigan·JournalACS Applied Materials & Interfaces·DateApr 11, 2018
Researchers from Penn State have developed a new sodium-based material that can be used as an electrolyte in solid-state batteries. The material has defects allowing it to transfer ions, making it safer and potentially cheaper than current lithium-ion batteries.
The proposed system, called FabRec, would allow companies to share manufacturing data in a secure and reliable manner, increasing transparency and efficiency in the supply chain. This public network could help small- and medium-scale manufacturers gain access to potential clients, while also promoting accountability and authenticity.
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DJI Air 3 (RC-N2) captures 4K mapping passes and environmental surveys with dual cameras, long flight time, and omnidirectional obstacle sensing.
Quadrupole topological insulators are a new phase of electronic matter with unusual properties. The researchers created a workable-scale analogue of QTI using printed circuit boards and measured how much microwave radiation was absorbed by each resonator.
SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalNature·DateMar 14, 2018
Researchers from Trinity College Dublin have developed new tools to circumvent the reactivity of cubane, a widely used pharma industry molecule. This breakthrough enables the creation of tailored compounds with improved drug efficacy and reduced side effects.
SourceTrinity College Dublin·JournalChemistry - A European Journal·DateFeb 1, 2018
Researchers at Columbia University have developed a flexible spine-like lithium-ion battery with high energy density, stable voltage, and excellent mechanical properties. The battery's design is inspired by the human spine and provides remarkable flexibility and durability, making it a promising candidate for wearable electronics.
SourceColumbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science·JournalAdvanced Materials·DateJan 31, 2018
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The researchers have developed a new device that uses sound waves to produce ultraminiature optical diodes, enabling nonreciprocal devices for photonic integrated circuits. These devices protect laser sources from back reflections and are necessary for routing light signals around optical networks.
SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalNature Photonics·DateJan 22, 2018
Chemically toughened glass is being explored for use in car windshields, providing strength and durability while reducing weight and cost. This new material has potential applications in wearable electronic devices, hurricane-resistant windows, and pharmaceutical vials.
SourceAmerican Chemical Society·JournalChemical & Engineering News·DateJan 17, 2018
A new machine-learning model can accurately predict protein-drug interactions based on a few reference experiments or simulations, accelerating the screening of candidate molecules thousands of times over. The algorithm can also tackle materials-science problems, revolutionizing materials and chemical modeling.
SourceUniversity of Warwick·JournalScience Advances·DateDec 14, 2017
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Researchers at Cornell University create synthetic 'camouflaging skin' that can change texture and pattern like an octopus, enabling dynamic camouflage. The breakthrough has potential applications in fields such as temperature manipulation and biomedical devices.
SourceMarine Biological Laboratory·JournalScience·DateOct 12, 2017
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have developed a new approach to reduce adhesion in small parts, which is expected to improve next-generation microdevices. The study uses nanomaterials to create rough surfaces that prevent tiny objects from sticking together.
Researchers at Columbia University developed a 3D-printable synthetic soft muscle with intrinsic expansion ability, outperforming natural muscle in strain density and lifting capacity. The material can be shaped and reshaped to mimic natural motion, enabling the creation of lifelike robots for various applications.
SourceColumbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science·JournalNature Communications·DateSep 19, 2017
A team of researchers at Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences has created a simple device that mimics the complex songs of birds, including Zebra and Bengalese finches. The study suggests that birds may have exploited the physical properties of soft materials to produce their distinctive vocalizations.
SourceHarvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences·JournalInterface·DateAug 28, 2017
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Nikon Monarch 5 8x42 Binoculars deliver bright, sharp views for wildlife surveys, eclipse chases, and quick star-field scans at dark sites.
Researchers at the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering developed a non-toxic, lubricant-infused coating that disrupts mussel attachment mechanisms, preventing their adhesion. The coating outperforms existing alternatives in preventing mussel biofouling.
SourceWyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard·JournalScience·DateAug 17, 2017
Researchers analyzed recent progress in lithium-ion technology and suggested ways to make batteries adaptable for challenging conditions. The study mapped the performance of various materials in high-temperature batteries, highlighting opportunities for improvement.
Jaephil Cho, a leading expert on secondary batteries, has been listed among the most influential scientists in Materials Science & Engineering. With over 200 patents and 280 scientific publications, he was cited as one of the top authors in Nano Letters.
SourceUlsan National Institute of Science and Technology(UNIST)·DateJul 25, 2017
Researchers found that black phosphorus can be tuned by enclosing it in the right way, opening new possibilities for its use. The material's band gap and optical absorption changed dramatically when encapsulated.
SourceAmerican Chemical Society·JournalNano Letters·DateJul 5, 2017
Creality K1 Max 3D Printer
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Researchers at Stanford University developed a new tool to efficiently slice cells in half, enabling faster and more standardized study of single-cell wound repair. The 'cellular guillotine' cuts Stentor cells up to 200 times faster than previous methods with similar survival rates.
SourceStanford University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJun 26, 2017
Researchers created a new form of ultrastrong, lightweight carbon by pressurizing and heating glassy carbon to extreme temperatures. This material has unique properties that make it suitable for various applications, including aerospace engineering and military armor.
SourceCarnegie Institution for Science·JournalScience Advances·DateJun 9, 2017
New ultrathin films with varying properties are being created, falling into five major groups: MXenes, Xenes, organic materials, transition metal dichalcogenides, and nitrides. These materials have flexible, transparent, and tunable properties, and some are electrical conductors or insulators.
SourceAmerican Chemical Society·JournalChemical & Engineering News·DateMay 31, 2017
Sky & Telescope Pocket Sky Atlas, 2nd Edition
Sky & Telescope Pocket Sky Atlas, 2nd Edition is a durable star atlas for planning sessions, identifying targets, and teaching celestial navigation.
A Penn State researcher has been awarded nearly $8 million by DARPA, the US Navy, and Lockheed Martin to continue his work on engineered metamaterials. The project aims to develop new algorithms and simulation tools for designing optical materials, with potential applications in electromagnetic cloaking technology.
Researchers at Berkeley Lab expand the temperature range of ferroelectric materials by creating a polarization gradient in a thin film. This enables devices to operate reliably in extreme environments, reducing power consumption and component count.
SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalNature Communications·DateMay 10, 2017
A team of researchers has designed a standard set of building-blocks to assemble complex structures and engineer arbitrary 3D metamaterials. The breakthrough aims to overcome the bottleneck in translating scientific progress to commercial applications.
SourceTianjin University of Technology·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateMar 28, 2017
A Northwestern University and Los Alamos National Laboratory team developed a novel workflow to design new materials with useful electronic properties. By combining machine learning and density functional theory calculations, they created design guidelines for ferroelectricity and piezoelectricity.
SourceNorthwestern University·JournalNature Communications·DateFeb 17, 2017
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Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Weather Station offers research-grade local weather data for networked stations, campuses, and community observatories.
Researchers at Brown University have discovered the optimal shape of sea sponge spicules, which provides a blueprint for increasing buckling resistance in human-made structures. The tapered shape, similar to a Clausen column, offers improved buckling resistance due to its consistent and nearly identical dimensions.
SourceBrown University·JournalScientific Reports·DateJan 4, 2017
A new study by an international team of researchers highlights how manipulation of 2D materials can improve device speed, size, and efficiency. The findings could unlock new possibilities for electronic and photonic devices, enabling applications such as sensing, fingerprinting minute amounts of biomolecules, and energy harvesting.
SourceUniversity of Minnesota·JournalNature Materials·DateNov 29, 2016
A new trilayer structure developed by Yuan Yang increases energy density in lithium batteries by 10-30%, allowing for longer operation times. The method stabilizes the battery even in ambient air, reducing costs and manufacturing time.
SourceColumbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science·JournalNano Letters·DateOct 24, 2016
Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount
Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount provides precise tracking capacity for deep-sky imaging rigs during long astrophotography sessions.
Researchers at Penn State have developed a new method to synthesize two-dimensional gallium nitride using graphene encapsulation, opening up new avenues of research in 2D materials. The process produces ultra-thin sheets of gallium nitride with improved properties for applications in electronics and optoelectronics.
Researchers at Lehigh University have discovered a high-speed nano-avalanche in glass, which can lead to more energy-efficient manufacturing and applications. The phenomenon involves transformations in glass under intense electrical and thermal conditions.
SourceLehigh University·JournalJournal of The Electrochemical Society·DateAug 24, 2016
Engineers from the University of Bristol have developed a new shape-changing metamaterial using Kirigami, a class of material engineered to produce unusual properties. The Kirigami metamaterial can seamlessly change shape, exhibits large variations in mechanical performance with small geometry changes.
SourceUniversity of Bristol·JournalScientific Reports·DateAug 5, 2016
Researchers at Colorado State University have developed a superhydrophobic coating made from edible waxes, allowing liquids to be easily slicked away. The coating is nontoxic and safe for use in food packaging.
SourceColorado State University·JournalACS Applied Materials & Interfaces·DateAug 3, 2016
Researchers develop a simple, affordable method to produce strong, tunable carbon foam by using super-toasted bread, a potential game-changer for various industries. The foam's inner pore structure can be adjusted by changing the yeast and water content.
SourceAmerican Chemical Society·JournalACS Applied Materials & Interfaces·DateJul 13, 2016
Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor
Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor tracks ventilation quality in labs, classrooms, and conference rooms with long battery life and clear e-ink readouts.
Researchers have identified an 'inverted Cheerios effect' where liquid droplets interact on soft solid surfaces, allowing for control over interactions through substrate thickness and softness. This phenomenon has implications for designing fog-free car windows and improving heat management in conditioners and boilers.
SourceQueen Mary University of London·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJun 13, 2016
Researchers at the University of Texas at Dallas have discovered new catalyst materials for lithium-air batteries that can increase capacity by five times. The breakthrough could enable electric cars to drive 400 miles on a single charge and mobile phones to last a week without recharging.
SourceUniversity of Texas at Dallas·JournalNature Energy·DateMay 23, 2016
Researchers at Northwestern University have stabilized exfoliated black phosphorus by covalently bonding a single-molecule-thick layer onto its surface. This enhances electronic properties and prevents degradation in open air, making it suitable for applications such as sensors, transistors, and optoelectronics.
SourceNorthwestern University·JournalNature Chemistry·DateMay 2, 2016
qPAINT allows for accurate counting of biomolecules at specific locations within cells, extending the capabilities of DNA-PAINT and Exchange-PAINT techniques. The method utilizes transient interaction of short DNA strands to deduce molecular numbers with high precision.
SourceWyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard·JournalNature Methods·DateMar 28, 2016
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Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C) keeps Macs, tablets, and meters powered during extended observing runs and remote surveys.
Researchers at Washington State University are developing a computer model and designs for improved liquid transport systems using capillary forces to move liquids through narrow spaces in space. By studying the effects of viscosity in microgravity, they aim to conserve energy and enable longer space missions.
Researchers at University of Utah have discovered a new kind of 2D semiconducting material that could lead to much speedier computers and smartphones. The material, made of tin and oxygen, allows electrical charges to move through it faster than conventional materials.
SourceUniversity of Utah·JournalAdvanced Electronic Materials·DateFeb 15, 2016
Researchers at the University of Liverpool have designed and constructed interfaces between materials with different structures, leading to improved physical properties. This breakthrough enables the creation of better batteries, fuel cells, and other devices that rely on well-ordered interfaces between materials.
SourceUniversity of Liverpool·JournalNature Chemistry·DateFeb 4, 2016
EPFL scientists have engineered a molecularly engineered hole-transporting material for perovskite solar cells, achieving competitive power-conversion efficiency of 20.2%. The new material is significantly cheaper to synthesize and purify than existing alternatives.
SourceEcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne·JournalNature Energy·DateJan 18, 2016
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Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope combines portable Schmidt-Cassegrain optics with GoTo pointing for outreach nights and field campaigns.
Researchers from Zelinsky Institute examine key features of routine analytic characterization, addressing common mistakes in NMR, EI-MS, and ESI-MS measurements. The study provides concise descriptions to achieve reliable measurements in various scientific fields.
SourceInstitute of Organic Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences·JournalMendeleev Communications·DateJan 11, 2016
A UCL-led team used sophisticated imaging to track the degradation of disposable Lithium batteries in real-time, revealing internal structural damage that affects performance. The study provides valuable insights for manufacturers to predict battery performance and optimize material design.
SourceUniversity College London·JournalAdvanced Science·DateDec 18, 2015
Researchers have developed a road material that de-ices itself by releasing de-icing salt as it wears away, potentially eliminating the need for annual salt applications. The new composite, combining potassium formate with styrene-butadiene-styrene and bitumen, significantly delays ice formation in lab studies.
SourceAmerican Chemical Society·JournalIndustrial & Engineering Chemistry Research·DateDec 16, 2015
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Amar Flood's team at IU has created a tricarb molecule that self-assembles into flower-shaped crystalline patterns, a breakthrough in materials science. The team plans to use computer-aided design software to virtually experiment with millions of molecular compounds, reducing the time and cost of creating new materials.
SourceIndiana University·JournalChemistry - A European Journal·DateDec 1, 2015
New research proposes using numerical modeling to evaluate fracking's seismic effects prior to drilling. This process aims to prevent unwanted ground shaking caused by movement of large faults, particularly in tight rock masses and near fault zones.
SourceCanadian Science Publishing·JournalCanadian Geotechnical Journal·DateNov 10, 2015
The USC Viterbi School of Engineering Center has been awarded an $8 million grant under the White House Materials Genome Initiative to develop new nanomaterials. The center will use open-source software, experimental data, and immersive visualizations to accelerate innovation in materials science.
SourceUniversity of Southern California·DateOct 1, 2015
The Brown University Superfund Research Program will advance research on toxicant exposures and safety, focusing on biomedical and engineering solutions for regulatory uncertainty. Researchers will investigate physiological effects of toxicants on the male reproductive system and explore graphene's potential to block toxicant releases.
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