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Fast Evaporation of Tube & Vial Samples

Using a patented vacuum-assisted vortex concentration technology, the Smart Evaporator from Asynt sets a new standard for labs tasked with drying sample tubes and vials. The spiral air flow generated by this unique co...

From Asynt 24 Jun 2015

London's Design Museum Presents Design of the Year 2015 Award to Wyss Institute's Human Organs-on-Chips

Human organs-on-chips designed by scientists at the Wyss Institute, Harvard University, have received the overall Design of the Year 2015 Award, the most prestigious design award in the UK. The award was presented at the Design of the Year awards ceremony, which was held on June 22, 2015 at the Design Museum of London. This event marks the 8th annual awards and museum expo.

24 Jun 2015

Nordson EFD Introduces xQR41 MicroDot Needle Valve with Smaller Form Factor and Rapid Interchangeability

Nordson EFD, a Nordson company, the world's leading precision fluid dispensing systems manufacturer, introduces the xQR41 Series MicroDot™ needle valve.

24 Jun 2015

University of Manchester Invites Leading Researchers to Participate in Graphene Week 2015

The University of Manchester will be hosting the Graphene Week 2015 organized by the Graphene Flagship – a one billion euro research initiative. The initiative aims to bring all academic and industrial graphene researchers together to discuss about the progress being made with the new material in the last decade, generating new opportunities, jobs and economic growth.

23 Jun 2015

‘Molecular Movie’ Shows How Ring-Shaped Molecules Break Open

For the first time, researchers at the Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory have tracked the ultrafast structural changes in quadrillionths-of-a-second steps during the opening reaction of ring-shaped gas molecules.

23 Jun 2015

Porphyrine-Based Metal-Organic Frameworks Hold Promise for Solar Cells

Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have developed a new material based on porphyrine metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for photovoltaics.

22 Jun 2015

Simple Method to Efficiently Recycle Rare Earth Metals

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have developed a simple, efficient method for recycling of rare earth magnets. These materials are widely used in consumer electronics, however, as their name signifies, they are quite rare. The process of mining and purifying rare earth metals affects the ecology, and is very costly and labor-intensive.

19 Jun 2015

DESY Scientist Film Shock Waves in Diamonds with Ultra-Short Pulses of X-rays

A research team led by DESY scientistshave filmed shock waves in diamonds using ultra-short pulses of X-rays, thereby paving the way for investigating exotic material properties.

19 Jun 2015

Bio-Inspired Smart Material System Mimics Biological Patterning

A team of scientists at the University of Bristol have designed an artificial skin that can be transformed at the flick of a switch, mimicking the camouflage properties of squids.

17 Jun 2015

Argonne and UCLA Develop New Method to Create Magnetic Skyrmion Bubbles at Room Temperature

Researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory (Argonne) and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have developed an innovative, simple method for creation of magnetic skyrmion bubbles at room temperature conditions.

16 Jun 2015

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

Materials Science News

Fast Evaporation of Tube & Vial Samples

London's Design Museum Presents Design of the Year 2015 Award to Wyss Institute's Human Organs-on-Chips

Nordson EFD Introduces xQR41 MicroDot Needle Valve with Smaller Form Factor and Rapid Interchangeability

University of Manchester Invites Leading Researchers to Participate in Graphene Week 2015

‘Molecular Movie’ Shows How Ring-Shaped Molecules Break Open

Porphyrine-Based Metal-Organic Frameworks Hold Promise for Solar Cells

Simple Method to Efficiently Recycle Rare Earth Metals

DESY Scientist Film Shock Waves in Diamonds with Ultra-Short Pulses of X-rays

Bio-Inspired Smart Material System Mimics Biological Patterning

Argonne and UCLA Develop New Method to Create Magnetic Skyrmion Bubbles at Room Temperature

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

CSP Temperature Standards by Thermometrics

Coolant Control Module for Plasma Cleaning

Nano-Observer II: AFM for Nanoscale Imaging

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Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

Materials Science News

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

How Thermal Analysis Enhances Renewable Energy Systems

Advancing Battery Science: PerkinElmer’s Role in Improving Chemistries and Recycling Efficiency

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2New Catalyst Revolutionizes Hydrogen Peroxide Production

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