Biological research, sensing and diagnostics; new photonic devices that can control light waves; controllable adhesive surfaces; antireflective coatings; and antifouling surfaces . . . The w... Read more
“We envision a device that you plug into your phone” As medical researchers and engineers try to shrink diagnostics to fit in a person’s pocket, one question is how... Read more
Creating surfaces that are self-cleaning and water-repellant Just as a chameleon changes its color to blend in with its environment, Duke University engineers have demonstrated for the first... Read more
The new anodes are made from low-cost materials, Lithium-ion batteries are everywhere, in smart phones, laptops, an array of other consumer electronics, and the newest electric cars. Good as... Read more
Researchers at Oregon State University have solved a quest in fundamental material science that has eluded scientists since the 1960s, and could form the basis of a new approach to electroni... Read more