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NbSe2, a true 2-D superconductor
Very few 2D superconductors exist in nature, and single-layer NbSe2 is the first among them that remains a superconductor in its...
Nov 6, 20152 min read


Researchers successfully fabricate a metamaterial using a lotus leaf as a template
Metamaterials are man-made substances whose properties are determined by their meticulously-designed structure. For example,...
Nov 6, 20153 min read


Smart fabric provides air conditioning adjustable with a mobile app
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has developed a new high-volume production method for hot embossing microscopic channel...
Nov 6, 20152 min read


Using hydrogen to enhance lithium ion batteries
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory scientists have found that lithium ion batteries operate longer and faster when their electrodes...
Nov 6, 20153 min read


Minuscule, flexible compound lenses magnify large fields of view
Drawing inspiration from an insect's multi-faceted eye, University of Wisconsin-Madison engineers have created miniature lenses with vast...
Nov 4, 20152 min read


Nanotech: The new alchemy
Alchemy left the mainstream centuries ago, but one of its core concepts, transmuting the elements, is experiencing a revival in...
Nov 2, 20153 min read
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