Nanotechnology : Science World Report

Nov 11, 2015 02:50 PM EST

Forge-Proof Security System Uses Quantum Technology

Researchers have created a new forge-proof security system that uses quantum technology. The new development is revolutionizing security and it paves the way to the next generation of security that does not require passwords and is impossible to clone.

Oct 30, 2015 02:07 PM EDT

New Lithium-Air Battery On The Way: Electric Cars Could See Major Breakthrough

Researchers have developed a new lithium-air battery, in order to create a battery that works efficiently and also has a tolerance for water.

Oct 25, 2015 11:59 PM EDT

Dielectric Capacitors Have Increased Energy Storage Ability, Nanotechnology Breakthrough

Researchers have created a new energy storage capacity for dielectric capacitors by using nanotechnology.

Oct 05, 2015 04:51 PM EDT

Tiny Photosynthetic Power Cells May be the Green Energy of the Future

Tiny, photosynthetic power cells may be the green energy source of the future. A novel micro-technology can capture the electrical power generated by the photosynthesis and respiration of blue-green algae.

Sep 23, 2015 09:42 AM EDT

Quantum Physics: Scientists Set New Record for Quantum Teleportation

Researchers at NIST have managed to teleport quantum information over 100 kilometers of optical fiber, which is four times farther than the previous record.

Sep 08, 2015 11:44 AM EDT

Lasers Levitate Glowing Nanodiamonds in a Vacuum in New Physics Experiment

Scientists have, for the very first time, managed to levitate individual nanodiamonds in a vacuum by using a laser. The new findings may create extremely sensitive instruments that could be used for sensing tiny forces and torques.

Jul 29, 2014 11:15 AM EDT

Scientists Study Self-Propulsion to Design Tiny, Nano-Scale Swimming Machines

When you have something as tiny as bacteria and spermatozoa, movement becomes a whole new challenge. Now, scientists have taken a closer look at self-propulsion in a bid to potentially design tiny, nano-scale swimming machines.

Apr 25, 2014 05:44 AM EDT

Spaser Technology with Graphene Could Create Tiny Phones that Print on Your Clothing

Scientists have developed a new version of "spaser" technology that could result in mobile phones that are so small, efficient and flexible, that they could be printed on your clothing.

Apr 01, 2014 04:12 PM EDT

Never Say Never in the Nanoworld - Rewriting the Fundamental Laws of Thermodynamics

The fundamental laws of thermodynamics do not apply to objects on the nanoscale to the extent they do in our macroscopic world. A team of researchers describe how heat can transfer from cold to hot objects in the nanoworld.

Mar 07, 2014 04:53 PM EST

Revolutionizing Nanoscience With nanoHUB

In the last 12 months more than 13,000 people have run simulations and 309,000 have made use of tutorials, lectures, or seminars at nanoHUB.org, a science and engineering gateway made up of community-contributed resources.

Mar 03, 2014 05:56 PM EST

A Complete Medical Check-up On a Chip

About the size of a stapler, this new handheld device developed in Switzerland is able to test a large number of proteins in our body all at once-a subtle combination of optical science and engineering.

Jan 02, 2014 10:58 PM EST

Sensor Uses Vapor Nanobubbles to Rapidly Detect Malaria Through the Skin

Rice University researchers have developed a noninvasive technology that accurately detects low levels of malaria infection through the skin in seconds with a laser scanner. The "vapor nanobubble" technology requires no dyes or diagnostic chemicals, and there is no need to draw blood.