Saturday, November 17, 2012

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Controlling Heat Flow Through A Nanostructure
Researchers find that heat moving in materials called superlattices behaves like waves; finding could enable better thermoelectronics.

Fabrication On Patterned Silicon Carbide Produces Bandgap To Produce Graphene Electronics
By fabricating graphene structures atop nanometer-scale "steps" etched into silicon carbide, researchers have for the first time created a substantial electronic bandgap in the material suitable for room-temperature electronics.

Collaring Tapirs -- Elephant Look-Alikes -- To Help Them Survive
A team of researchers will soon head into the rainforests of Nicaragua to help an endangered species known as a Baird's tapir co-exist with local farmers whose crops are being threatened by the animals.

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