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News in Brief: Micro-sculptures made easy

Minerals assemble on demand into tiny, complex shapes like flowers

Thu 16 May 13 from ScienceNews

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ScienceShot: Chalk + Glass = Beauty

Scientists discover simple set of design rules for creating complex shapes

Thu 16 May 13 from Science Now

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Graphene-boron mix shows promise for lithium-ion batteries

Frustration led to revelation when Rice University scientists determined how graphene might be made useful for high-capacity batteries.

Thu 16 May 13 from Phys.org

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Research improves dry lubricant used in machinery and biomedical devices

Nearly everyone is familiar with the polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), otherwise known as Teflon, the brand name used by the chemical company DuPont. Famous for being "non-sticky" and water repellent, ...

Fri 17 May 13 from Phys.org

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Stacking 2-D materials produces surprising results

(Phys.org) —Graphene has dazzled scientists, ever since its discovery more than a decade ago, with its unequalled electronic properties, its strength and its light weight. But one long-sought ...

Thu 16 May 13 from Phys.org

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Researchers report first fully integrated artificial photosynthesis nanosystem

(Phys.org) —In the wake of the sobering news that atmospheric carbon dioxide is now at its highest level in at least three million years, an important advance in the race to develop carbon-neutral ...

Thu 16 May 13 from Phys.org

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Nanocrystals grow from liquid interface

An international collaboration of scientists has discovered a unique crystalizing behavior at the interface between two immiscible liquids that could aid in sustainable energy development.

Fri 17 May 13 from Phys.org

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Carbon in a twirl: The science behind a self-assembled nano-carbon helix

Nanotechnology draws on the fabrication of nanostructures. Scientists have now succeeded in growing a unique carbon structure at the nanoscale that resembles a tiny twirled mustache. Their method ...

Thu 16 May 13 from Phys.org

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Physicists discover a new kind of friction in the nanoworld

Whether in vehicle transmissions, hip replacements, or tiny sensors for triggering airbags: The respective components must slide against each other with minimum friction to prevent loss of energy ...

Wed 15 May 13 from Phys.org

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Non-toxic corn starch could replace cyanide in gold mines

In the gold-mining process, the precious metal is often extracted from low-grade ore in a technique known as gold cyanidation. As its name suggests, the process utilizes highly-poisonous cyanide, ...

Tue 14 May 13 from Gizmag

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