Life’s Building Blocks Observed in Spacelike Environment
WASHINGTON, D.C., December 12, 2017 — Where do the molecules required for life originate? It may be that small organic molecules first appeared on earth and were […]
The Molecular Structure of a Forest Aroma Deconstructed
WASHINGTON, D.C., December 7, 2017 — The fresh, unmistakable scent of a pine forest comes from a medley of chemicals produced by its trees. Researchers have now, […]
Hybrid Electrolyte Enhances Supercapacitance in Vertical Graphene Nanosheets
WASHINGTON, D.C., December 5, 2017 — Supercapacitors can store more energy than and are preferable to batteries because they are able to charge faster mainly due to […]
Protein-Folding Simulations Sped up
WASHINGTON, D.C., December 5, 2017 – Proteins, the ubiquitous workhorses of biochemistry, are huge molecules whose function depends on how they fold into intricate structures. To understand […]
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 […]
Going Swimmingly: Biotemplates Breakthrough Paves Way for Cheaper Nanobots
WASHINGTON, D.C., November 30, 2017 — A feature of science fiction stories for decades, nanorobot potential ranges from cancer diagnosis and drug delivery to tissue repair 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 […]
Strain-Free Epitaxy of Germanium Film on Mica
WASHINGTON, D.C., November 17, 2017 — Germanium, an elemental semiconductor, was the material of choice in the early history of electronic devices, before it was largely replaced […]
Volatility Surprises Arise in Removing Excess Hydrogen
WASHINGTON, D.C., November 15, 2017 — Excess hydrogen can cause problems in a variety of industries. It can corrode semiconductors, electronics, and nuclear fuel sitting in storage. […]