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Stressed nanomaterials display unexpected movement Researchers have discovered that, under the right conditions, newly developed nanocrystalline materials exhibit surprising activity in the tiny spaces between the geometric clusters of atoms called nanocrystals from which they are made.

New photonic material may facilitate all-optical switching and computing A class of molecules whose size, structure and chemical composition have been optimized for photonic use could provide the demanding combination of properties needed to serve as the foundation for low-power, high-speed all-optical signal processing.

Understanding chaotic motion of a solid body in a fluid Researchers claim to have discovered two basic mechanisms that lead to chaotic motion of the body as it interacts with its vortex wake.

In networks we trust Researchers are proposing a paradigm-shifting solution to trusted computing that offers better security and authentication with none of the drawbacks that exist in the current state of the art.

Engineers design, build major component for hydrogen cars Researchers have completed work on a crucial component for an experimental hydrogen storage system for cars, part of efforts to reduce pollution and the use of fossil fuels in transportation.

Laser adds extra dimension to lab-on-chip Research project has shown how to build optical sensors directly into the structure of labs-on-chips.

Material tested that could guarantee body protheses for more than 150 years Current body protheses do not last more than 10-15 years. After this time, the operation has to be repeated in order to change prothesis. I

Electric avenue: Electric cars on a 2-way street? Think of it as the end of cars' slacker days: no more sitting idle for hours in parking lots or garages racking up payments, but instead earning their keep by helping store power for the electricity grid.

Stitching together 'lab-on-a-chip' devices with cotton thread and sewing needles Scientists are reporting the first use of ordinary cotton thread and sewing needles to literally stitch together a microfluidic analytical device - microscopic technology that can transport fluids for medical tests and other purposes in a lab-on-a-chip.

New algorithm to improve video game quality Research introduces a new algorithm to improve computer graphics for video games.