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Sensing with a Twist: A New Kind of Optical Nanosensor Uses Torque for Signal Processing

WASHINGTON, D.C., September 15, 2017 — The world of nanosensors may be physically small, but the demand is large and growing, with little sign of slowing. As […]

Getting to the Point (Mutations) in Re-engineering Biofuel-Producing Bacterial Enzymes

WASHINGTON, D.C., September 13, 2017 — Converting fibrous plant waste, like corn stalks and wood shavings, into fermentable simple sugars for the production of biofuel is no […]

The Turbulent Healing Powers of Plasma

WASHINGTON, D.C., September 11, 2017 — Researchers are starting to discover the curing powers of plasma — bringing the ion-based form of matter into medical realms. A […]

Finding Better Wind Energy Potential with the New European Wind Atlas

WASHINGTON D.C., September 6, 2017 — Over the last 25 years, the world has seen an increased dependency on wind energy that promises to continue growing. This […]

Aeroices: Newly Discovered Ultralow-Density Ice

WASHINGTON, D.C., September 5, 2017 — Water has many ice phases that form under different pressure and temperature conditions. The effects of positive pressure have been explored […]

High-Tech Electronics Made from Autumn Leaves

WASHINGTON, D.C., August, 29, 2017 — Northern China’s roadsides are peppered with deciduous phoenix trees, producing an abundance of fallen leaves in autumn. These leaves are generally […]

Lasers Zap Decontaminates from Soil

WASHINGTON, D.C., August 29, 2017 — There might be a new and improved way to rid contaminated soil of toxins and pollutants: zap it with lasers. By […]

Bond Dissociation Energies for Transition Metal Silicides Accurately Determined

WASHINGTON D.C., August 22, 2017 — Transition metal silicides, a distinct class of semiconducting materials that contain silicon, demonstrate superior oxidation resistance, high temperature stability and low […]

Gold Shines Through Properties of Nano Biosensors

WASHINGTON, D.C., August, 16, 2017 — With their remarkable electrical and optical properties, along with biocompatibility, photostability and chemical stability, gold nanoclusters are gaining a foothold in […]