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June 20, 2016

DNA shaping up to be ideal framework for rationally designed nanostructures
Upton NY (SPX) Jun 19, 2016
A cube, an octahedron, a prism - these are among the polyhedral structures, or frames, made of DNA that scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory have designed to connect nanoparticles into a variety of precisely structured three-dimensional (3D) lattices. The scientists also developed a method to integrate nanoparticles and DNA frames into interconnecting modules, expanding the diversity of possible structures. These achievements, described in papers publi ... read more

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Analogue quantum computation digitized using superconducting circuits The QUTIS group, led by the Ikerbasque professor Enrique Solano, is a world leader in theoretical proposals for quantum simulation and quantum computation with superconducting circuits and other qua ... more		New approach to microlasers Terahertz radiation - the band of electromagnetic radiation between microwaves and visible light - has promising applications in security and medical diagnostics, but such devices will require the d ... more		Loofah-based material could give lithium batteries a boost Today's mobile lifestyle depends on rechargeable lithium batteries. But to take these storage devices to the next level - to shore up the electric grid or for widespread use in vehicles, for example ... more
				Proposed bilateral deal allows US to share nuclear reactors with Norway A proposed nuclear agreement between the United States and Norway would allow Washington to share nuclear information and material with Norway for bilateral nuclear cooperation, US President Barack ... more		Bioenergy integrated in the bio-based economy crucial to meet climate targets The 24th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition in Amsterdam has provided a unique overview of the state of play of the sector and a much clearer view than before of the role biomass can play in ... more

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How insights into human learning can foster smarter artificial intelligence Recent breakthroughs in creating artificial systems that outplay humans in a diverse array of challenging games have their roots in neural networks inspired by information processing in the brain. I ... more		Novel portable diagnostic tool pairs optical and gamma imaging Bigger isn't always better, especially when it comes to a new and surprisingly portable molecular imaging system that combines optical imaging at the surface level and scintigraphy, which captures t ... more		Ash improves methane yield and fertilizer value in biogas systems Bio-oil from agricultural and forest waste could help seal abandoned oil wells and store carbon Rice researchers turn wasted data center heat into clean power		Novel energy inside a microcircuit chip VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland developed an extremely efficient small-size energy storage, a micro-supercapacitor, which can be integrated directly inside a silicon microcircuit chip. ... more
				Underlying connection found between diverse materials with extreme magnetoresistance A new study from the Cava lab has revealed a unifying connection between seemingly unrelated materials that exhibit extreme magnetoresistance, the ability of some materials to drastically change the ... more		A light microscope made only with consumer electronic products Light microscopes based on scattering, reflection and absorption, or a combination of these, have been a key enabling technology for the study of objects invisible to our eyes, especially in the fie ... more

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New generation of high-efficiency solar thermal absorbers developed Researchers from the Universities of Bristol and Exeter are one step closer to developing a new generation of low-cost, high-efficiency solar cells. The structure is one of the world's first example ... more		Fighting virtual reality sickness Columbia Engineering Professor Steven K. Feiner and Ajoy Fernandes MS'16 have developed a method of combating virtual reality (VR) sickness that can be applied to consumer head-worn VR displays, suc ... more		Physicists deploy magnetic vortex to control electron spin Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have developed a way to swiftly and precisely control electron spins at room temperature. The technology, described in Nature Communications, offers a ... more		Gamesa, Siemens join forces to create global wind power leader Spanish renewable energy group Gamesa and German engineering giant Siemens said Friday they have agreed to combine their wind power businesses to create one of the world's largest makers of wind turbines. ... more

	Hungary's MOL continues streak in Pakistan Hungarian energy company MOL said Friday it made a new discovery of oil and gas in Pakistan, bringing the total there so far to an even dozen. ... more		Houston facing recessionary strains from low oil price Lingering strains for a weak oil economy means the Texas city of Houston may be on the brink of recession, a report from a federal reserve bank said. ... more

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