Scientists develop technique to observe radiation damage over femtoseconds
Scientists have developed a technique to observe how radiation damages molecules over time-frames of just one quadrillionth of a second — or a femtosecond.
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Porcupinefish inspires sturdy superhydrophobic material
Nature has evolved a dazzling array of materials that help organisms thrive in diverse habitats. Sometimes, scientists can exploit these designs to develop useful materials with similar or completely new functions. Now, researchers have made a durable and flexible super-water-repelling material inspired by spiky porcupinefish skin.
Read moreQuantum physics: Simulating fundamental interactions with ultracold atoms
Physicists succeeded in precisely engineering key ingredients to simulate a specific lattice gauge theory using ultracold atoms in optical lattices.
Read moreProgrammable swarmbots make flexible biological tools
Biomedical engineers have developed a new platform to create biological drugs using specially engineered bacteria that burst and release useful proteins when they sense that their capsule is becoming too crowded.
Read moreAcoustic energy harnessed to soften shear-thickening fluids
Researchers are using ultrasonic waves to manipulate the viscosity of shear-thickening materials, turning solids to slush — and back again.
Read moreStatistical inference to mimic the operating manner of highly-experienced crystallographer
A research team has developed a novel data analysis method for prior evaluation of single crystal structure analysis. Their proposed method is based on precise estimation of a parameter inherent in preliminary-collected small data set. They demonstrated application of it to guest distinction in host-guest crystals before single crystal structure analysis and measurement design for precise crystallographic observation.
Read moreNew sample holder for protein crystallography
A research team has developed a novel sample holder that considerably facilitates the preparation of protein crystals for structural analysis. New research shows how proteins in solution can be crystallized directly onto the new sample holders themselves, then analyzedd using the MX beamlines at BESSY II. A patent has already been granted and a manufacturer found.
Read moreGutsy effort to produce comprehensive study of intestinal gases
Chemical engineers have traced the journey of gases through the gut while further developing a non-invasive, gas-capturing capsule.
Read moreNanomaterial created that is both twisted and untwisted at the same time
A new nanomaterial could solve a conundrum faced by scientists probing some of the most promising types of future pharmaceuticals.
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