BlogHide Resteemscarlwilliams (39)in climate • 5 years agoRed Sea temperatures to cool in coming decadesExploring the links between natural climate cycles and the sea-surface temperature of the Red Sea reveals a cooling trend during the next few decades. A natural climate cycle called the…carlwilliams (39)in news • 6 years agoGreener electronics gets a good receptionElectronic devices made from metallic nanoparticles could lead to flexible technologies that are more environmentally friendly to manufacture. Components made from films of metal nanoparticles…carlwilliams (39)in redsea • 6 years agoEddy currents affect flux of salt more than heatModeling the 3D structure of Red Sea eddies shows how transport of energy and biochemical materials influences circulation patterns in the Red Sea. A study of eddy-induced transport of energy…carlwilliams (39)in news • 6 years agoA shot in the arm for spintronicsA spin injection technique that is more than 10,000 times more efficient than existing methods could allow for the development of ultrafast spintronic computers. A simple and efficient method…carlwilliams (39)in materials • 6 years agoMaterials’ electric and magnetic properties characterized by strongest-yet microscopesBy driving advances in electron microscopy, Hitachi High-Technologies is helping to develop transformative materials and technologies. Advanced materials with finely tuned electric and magnetic…carlwilliams (39)in news • 6 years agoJust add a pinch of saltScientists have found that common salt could be the key to new two-dimensional materials and next generation electronics and optoelectronics. Adding a dash of salt to transition metals and…carlwilliams (39)in solar • 6 years agoA golden touch for solar panelsJapanese scientists have created a more efficient photovoltaic cell that uses gold nanoparticles to absorb more of light. By sandwiching a semiconductor between two gold layers so that light…carlwilliams (39)in news • 6 years agoNew superconductor rocksJapanese scientists have discovered a novel superconducting material that could pave the way for a range of new superconductor technologies. Thin films of lanthanum oxide (LaO) have been found…carlwilliams (39)in science • 6 years agoCeramic holds promise for greener optical devicesScientists have developed an environmentally friendly ceramic material. A lead-free ceramic that could be used in applications ranging from optical sensors and switches to creams for protecting…carlwilliams (39)in saudi • 6 years agoWeaker pressure systems in the Arctic cause warm winters in the Arabian PeninsulaInvestigating links between surface air temperatures and large-scale circulation patterns builds understanding of climate variability in the Arabian Peninsula. Study of the surface air…carlwilliams (39)in two-dimensional • 6 years agoAtomic nitrogen route to new 2D semiconductorsA technique for making ultrathin, two-dimensional films of tungsten disulfide could underpin next-generation electronic and optoelectronic technologies. A simple and non-destructive fabrication…carlwilliams (39)in infections • 6 years agoTurning up the heat on bacterial infectionsScientists are developing new antibacterial nanoagents that could replace antibiotics in treating infectious diseases and as a disinfectant for wounds. A nanoagent capable of killing bacteria…carlwilliams (39)in science • 6 years agoScientists have used an electricity to induce oscillations in a droplet of gallium and could be used to power robotsScientists have used an electricity to induce oscillations in a droplet of gallium and could be used to power robots. A droplet of gallium can be made to beat like a heart, paving the way for…carlwilliams (39)in space • 6 years agoMeasuring the curvature of the UniverseScientists have used a new technique that could lead to a significantly more accurate measure of the Universe’s curvature. Scientists have calculated that measurements by radio telescope arrays…carlwilliams (39)in brain • 6 years agoMicroscopy on the brainMicroscopy is opening up new opportunities for medical researchers, delegates to the 19th International Microscopy Congress in Sydney recently discovered. New avenues for exploration are being…carlwilliams (39)in climate • 6 years agoThe Indian summer monsoon keeps the Arabian Peninsula hot and dryModeling shows that the Indian Summer Monsoon can trigger heatwaves and sandstorms on the Arabian Peninsula. The influence of the Indian summer monsoon on the climate of the Arabian Peninsula…carlwilliams (39)in life • 6 years agoOn the origins of lifeBy demonstrating how the first biomolecules may have been created, scientists shed light on the origins of life on Earth. Scientists have shown how the first biomolecules may have been…carlwilliams (39)in science • 6 years agoFuelling the motion of dropletsBy controlling the movement of droplets using light, scientists have paved the way for a range of new applications. A novel technique that uses light to control the movement of materials in…carlwilliams (39)in nanobubbles • 6 years agoThe secret to nanobubbles’ long lifeScientists have gained a better understanding of the properties of surface nanobubbles, leading to their potential use in new applications. By modelling the properties of surface nanobubbles…carlwilliams (39)in diamonds • 6 years agoFeeling the pressureBy investigating the effect of pressure on glassy carbon, scientists gain deeper insights into its structural and behavioural changes. Scientists have explored how high pressure affects glassy…
