A novel method to improve the photoluminescent efficiency of metal clusters has been developed -- which could potentially be used in applications such as bioimaging or display technologies.

The limb is deprived of oxygen-rich blood, which causes deep, cramping muscle pain. Signs of a Blood Clot in the Arm 3. Blue or Red Skin in One Limb A blood clot within an extremity vein can cause the ...

The team’s approach involves squeezing a molten layer of metal between two molybdenum sulfide-coated sapphire anvils at high pressures. The anvils are then peeled away, leaving the thin metal layers ...

In focused research groups, students and faculty within WPI’s Chemical Engineering Department go beyond the classroom to solve real-world problems, continuing to make discoveries in areas like ...

They don’t understand the effect their behavior has on other people. People who show signs of narcissism can be charming and charismatic. They often don’t show negative behavior right away ...

They note that the heavy metal pollution could be mitigated by bioremediation methods – using plants to absorb the pollutants – and propose building two 15-kilometer-long barriers along the Dnipro to ...

Six popular acne treatments from name brands like La Roche-Posay, Proactive, and Walgreens have been recalled for having elevated levels of benzene, a cancer-causing chemical. The Food and Drug ...

While it’s well-known that issues like high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking and not enough exercise are risk factors for a heart attack, many people may not know the early signs to tell if a cardiac ...

Over the course of 24–48 hours, a chemical reaction catalyzed by the metal film etched remarkable patterns on the germanium surface. Investigation of the process revealed that the chromium and ...

transparent displays for computers and extremely efficient catalysts for chemical reactions. One issue is that the MoS 2 encapsulating the metal sheet can’t be easily removed. Du says this may ...