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Scientists reveal mechanism of electron charge exchange in molecules

October 14, 2019 0 Comments Computer Graphics, Computers and Internet, Consumer Electronics, Electricity, Materials Science, Neural Interfaces, Spintronics, Spintronics Research

Through a new scanning transmission electron microscopy method, researchers are able to observe electron distribution between atoms and molecules and uncover clues to the origins of ferroelectricity, the capacity of certain crystals to possess spontaneous electric polarization that can be switched by the application of an electric field. The research also revealed the mechanism of charge transfer between two materials.

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Radiation detector with the lowest noise in the world boosts quantum work

October 11, 2019 0 Comments Consumer Electronics, Detectors, Medical Technology, Physics, Quantum Computing, Quantum Physics, Spintronics, Thermodynamics

The nanoscale radiation detector is a hundred times faster than its predecessors, and can function without interruption.

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Beyond the 'replication crisis,' does research face an 'inference crisis'?

October 10, 2019 0 Comments Biometric, Consumer Electronics, Dementia, Educational Policy, Engineering, Memory, Psychology, Scientific Conduct, surveillance

For the past decade, social scientists have been unpacking a 'replication crisis' that has revealed how findings of an alarming number of scientific studies are difficult or impossible to repeat. Efforts are underway to improve the reliability of findings, but cognitive psychology researchers say that not enough attention has been paid to the validity of theoretical inferences made from research findings.

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Engineers develop thin, lightweight lens that could produce slimmer camera phones, longer-flying drones

October 8, 2019 0 Comments Artificial intelligence, Computer Science, Consumer Electronics, Energy Technology, Graphene, Mobile Computing, Optics, Photography

Electrical and computer engineering researchers have developed a new kind of optical lens that is much thinner and lighter than conventional camera lenses that also works with night imaging, a future boon for smartphones that could flatten those unsightly 'camera bumps' as well as for drones and night vision cameras for soldiers.

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Believing in climate change doesn't mean you are preparing for climate change

October 8, 2019 0 Comments Civil Engineering, Climate, Consumer Electronics, Engineering, Engineering and Construction, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Issues, Global Warming

Researchers found that although coastal homeowners may perceive a worsening of climate change-related hazards, these attitudes are largely unrelated to a homeowner's expectations of actual home damage.

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A close up on the real world: Atomic migration under ambient conditions

October 8, 2019 0 Comments Chemistry, Consumer Electronics, Electricity, Engineering and Construction, Graphene, Materials Science, Physics, Spintronics

Researchers have reported an environmental transmission electron microscopy technique that has allowed in situ visualization of the atomic changes of a metal surface in an electric field under ambient conditions. The activation of oxygen gas molecules by electron tunneling was found to result in atomic migration that could be followed progressively. It is hoped that the tunneling-electron-attached-gas process will provide valuable insight for the development of nanoparticle catalyst and quantum material applications.

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Scientists find way to quantify how well cutting-edge microscopy technique works

October 5, 2019 0 Comments Biochemistry, Civil Engineering, Consumer Electronics, Genes, Human Biology, Medical Devices, Medical Imaging, Organic Chemistry

Scientists provide a foundation for quantitatively determining how differences in viewing angles affect the resulting 3D structures of proteins, and could help other researchers determine the best setup for experiments to improve the imaging technique called cryo-EM.

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Graphene turns 15 on track to deliver on its promises

October 4, 2019 0 Comments Civil Engineering, Consumer Electronics, Electronics, Engineering and Construction, Graphene, Materials Science, Spintronics, technology

Scientists analyze the current graphene landscape and market forecast for graphene over the following decade.

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Printed electronics open way for electrified tattoos and personalized biosensors

October 3, 2019 0 Comments Consumer Electronics, Cosmetics, Electronics, Healthy Aging, Skin Care, Spintronics, technology, Workplace Health

Electrical engineers have devised a fully print-in-place technique for printable electronics that is gentle enough to work on delicate surfaces ranging from paper to human skin. This can be accomplished without additional steps to bake, wash or powder-coat materials. The advance could enable technologies such as high-adhesion, embedded electronic tattoos and bandages with patient-specific biosensors.

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Chemicals for pharmaceuticals could be made cheaper and greener by new catalysts

October 1, 2019 0 Comments Chemistry, Consumer Electronics, Diseases and Conditions, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Pharmaceuticals, Pharmacology, Triglycerides

High value chemicals used to make pharmaceuticals could be made much cheaper and quicker thanks to a series of new catalysts.