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Acoustic Device Makes Piezoelectrics Sing to a Different Tune

WASHINGTON, D.C., December 19, 2017 — In today’s “internet of things,” devices connect primarily over short ranges at high speeds, an environment in which surface acoustic wave […]

New Ultra-Thin Diamond Membrane Is a Radiobiologist’s Best Friend

WASHINGTON, D.C., December 13, 2017 — Depending on the dose and the target, radiation can cause incredible damage to healthy cells or it can be used to […]

Deducing the Properties of a New Form of Diamond

WASHINGTON, D.C., November 30, 2017 — Earlier this year, amorphous diamond was synthesized for the first time using a technique involving high pressures, moderately high temperatures and […]

Quantum Emitting Answer Might Lie in the Solution

WASHINGTON, D.C., November 28, 2017 — Tapping into the quantum properties of photons for optoelectronics requires highly efficient light sources. Lead trihalide perovskite nanocrystals exhibit a number […]

Quantum Dots Visualize Tiny Vibrational Resonances

WASHINGTON, D.C., October 30, 2017 — In the late 18th century, Ernst Chladni, a scientist and musician, discovered that the vibrations of a rigid plate could be […]

Deep-Depletion: A New Concept for MOSFETs

WASHINGTON, D.C., October 26, 2017 — Silicon has provided enormous benefits to the power electronics industry. But performance of silicon-based power electronics is nearing maximum capacity. Enter […]

Asymmetric Sound Absorption Lets in the Light

WASHINGTON, D.C., October 6, 2017 — If you’ve ever lived in an apartment building or stayed in a hotel room, you are probably familiar with the inconvenience […]

Researchers Get Straight to the Heart of Piezoelectric Tissues

WASHINGTON, D.C., October 5, 2017 — For years, scientists have wondered whether the heart and adjacent vessels might have evolved to be piezoelectric, meaning that the tissue […]

Popping Bubbles: Surfactants Have Surprising Effect on Nanobubble Stability

WASHINGTON, D.C., September 28, 2017 — Nanobubbles have recently gained popularity for their unique properties and expansive applications. Their large surface area and high stability in saturated […]