What causes a group of cells to become a liver, or a body muscle? How does proteins are formed from our genes, cells from proteins, and organs and tissues from cells? The amazing intricacy of how such biological systems interact confuses the mind and drives the work of biochemical researchers around the world.
Lithium-Ion Battery Inventor Discovers Novel Technology for Non-combustible and Fast-Charging Batteries
A group of engineers headed by a 94 year old John Goodenough, lecturer in the Cockrell School of Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin and co-introducer of the lithium-ion battery, has introduced the very first all-solid-state battery cells that could result in safer, longer-lasting, faster-charging, rechargeable batteries for handheld mobile devices, stationary energy storage and electric cars.
Novel Route Introduced for Nuclear Fusion
Regulated nuclear fusion is considered as a holy grail for the researchers who are looking for an everlasting supplying of purified energy. Researchers at the Rice University, the University of Chile and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign offered a glimpse into a feasible novel route toward that aim.
A SOI Wafer is an Ideal Substrate for Gallium Nitride Crystals
Enhanced characteristics in power electrical and radio applications can be accomplished by using a SOI wafer for gallium nitride growth.Improved characteristics in power electronics and radio applications can now be achieved by using a SOI wafer for gallium nitride growth. In association with OkmeticOy and the Polish ITME, scientists at Aalto University have examined the application of SOI (Silicon on Insulator) wafers that are employed as a platform for manufacturing distinct microelectronics components, as a substrate for producing gallium nitride crystals.
Nanoengineers 3-D Printed Biomimetic Networks of Blood Vessel
Nanoengineers at the University of California San Diego have 3D printed a lifelike, functional blood vessel network that could offer the route toward artificial organs and regenerative therapies.
Water-Repellent Nanotextures Identified to Have Amazing Anti-Fogging Abilities
Some insect bodies have evolved the abilities to repel oil and water, adhere to distinct surfaces, and eradicate light reflections. Researchers have been studying the physical mechanisms underlying these remarkable properties found in the nature and mimicking them to design substances for use in everyday life.
Talking Shirts and Singing Posters – Engineers Convert Objects into FM Stations
A novel method allows ‘singing’ posters and smart clothing to transmit data or audio directly to your car’s radio or your smartphone by piggybacking on ambient FM radio signals. A novel method introduced by University of Washington engineers makes these ‘smart’ posers and clothing a reality by enabling them to communicate directly with your car’s radio or your smartphone. For example, bus stop billboards could send digital content about local attractions. A street sign could broadcast the name of an intersection or notice that it is safe to cross a street, enhancing accessibility for the disabled. In addition, clothing with integrated sensors could monitor important signs and send them to a phone.
Synthetic Tool Enamel May Result in More Robust Structures
Unavoidable movements, like those on airplanes, cause rigid structures to crack and age, but scientists at the University of Michigan may have an answer for that – craft them more like tooth enamel, which could result in more resilient flight computers, for example.Most substances that effectively absorb vibration are soft, so they do not make efficient structural components as chassis, beams or motherboards. For inspiration on how to prepare hard substances that survive repeated shocks, the scientists considered the nature.
Study Makes Substantial Leap Forward in Quest for Dark Matter
Novel research, submitted for publication by the PICO association, had produced novel direct detection constraints on the existence of WIMPs (weakly interacting massive particles) – a sort of subatomic particle believed to be a leading contender for the elusive dark matter.The research, co-headed by Queen’s University researcher Anthony Nobel, represents a significant enhancement on previous detection constraints, and a substantial step forward in the search for dark matter.
Coaxing particles to prepare Vortices Using Magnetic Fields
Scientists have prepared small swirling vortices out of magnetic particles, offering insight into the behaviour that governs such systems, which opens up new opportunities for substances and devices with novel properties.
Tweaking Electrolyte Makes Better Lithium-Metal Batteries
Researchers have identified that adding a pinch of something novel to a battery’s electrolyte gives the energy storage devices more juice per charge than present day popularly used rechargeable batteries.
Online Safety Apps Emphasizing more on Parental Control and Less on Teen Self-Regulation
Novel mobile apps introduced to keep teens safe online are overwhelmingly focused on parental control, which may be only a short-term solution that hinders a teen’s potential to learn managing strategies in the long run, according to a group of scientists.
Occurrence of a Novel Quasiparticle Illustrated
How do the molecules rotate in a solvent? Answering such question is a complicated job since the molecular rotation is perturbed by a highly large number of surrounding atoms. For a long time, large-scale computer simulations have been the main approach to model molecule-solvent interactions.
Nano Sandwich Offers Specific Properties
Nanoclusters of magnesium oxide sandwiched between layers of graphene make a compound with unique optical and electronic properties, according to scientists who built computer simulations of the substance.
Pacemaker Function May be Impacted by Electrical Appliances, Tools, and more
Magnetic and electric fields generated from everyday electrical tools, household appliances and more, employed in very close proximity to the body, can interfere with the potential of pacemakers to regulate the heartbeats of patients. Dedicated device programming, for instance, sensitivity level, is an effectual measure to reduce the individual risk of interference.
Cells Adapt Ultra-Swiftly to Zero Gravity
Mammalian cells completely adapt to zero gravity in less than a minute. Real-time readings on the International Space Station (ISS) disclose that cells compensate ultra-rapidly for alterations in gravitational conditions, an international group of researchers has identified.
Tracking the Movement of Cyborg Cockroaches
Novel study from North Carolina State University offers insights into how far and how rapid cyborg cockroaches, or biobots, move when exploring novel spaces. The work moves scientists closer to their aim of using biobots to explore collapsed buildings and other spaces in order to identify survivors. NC State scientists have introduced cockroach biobots that can be remotely regulated and carry technology that may be employed to map disaster areas and identify survivors in the wake of calamity.
Substances that Emit Rainbows
Mechanochromic Luminescent (MCL) substances alter their colour in response to change in their environment, like temperature and pressure. Till date, most MCL substances only alter between two colours, limiting their applications.The international scientific group comprising of chemists at Osaka University and researchers at Durham University has developed tricolour – changing MLC substances. Not just that, the introduced substances showcased effective thermally activated delayed fluorescence (TADF) and enabled high performance organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) devices.
Scientists Design Novel Photoluminescent Compounds
Chemical compounds that release light are employed in a range of distinct materials, from glow-in-the-dark children’s toys to LED lights to light-emitting sensors. As the demand for such compounds increases, finding novel effective methods for their production is essential.Novel study from the Coordination Chemistry and Catalysis Unit at the Okinawa Institute of Technology and Science Graduate University (OIST) describes a novel strategy for producing photoluminescent (PL) compounds with enhanced capabilities. Production of PL compounds is usually centred on two main methods – the traditional metal-ligand system or an aggregation based system.
Sound-Shaping Extraordinary Metamaterial Introduced
A super-substance that shapes, bends and focuses sound waves that pass through it has been discovered by researchers, confirms a recent report.Such substances have already revealed remarkable results with light manipulation, enabling researchers to create a real-life version of Harry Potter’s invisibility cloak, for instance. But a scientific group from the Universities of Sussex and Bristol have now revealed that they also work with sound waves, which could transform medical imaging and personal audio.