Polyphemus by Francesco Gola

Getting two for one: 'Bonus' electrons in germanium nanocrystals can lead to better solar cells

Researchers from FOM, the University of Amsterdam, the Delft University of Technology and the University of the Algarve have discovered that when light hits germanium nanocrystals, the crystals produce 'bonus electrons'. These additional electrons could increase the yield of solar cells and improve the sensitivity of photodetectors. The researchers will publish their work in Light: Science & Applications today.

Exploded star blooms like a cosmic flower

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Como saltar de um carro em movimento

Debussy: Arabesque II (1888)

Across the Universe, Teresa Freitas

Across the Universe, Teresa Freitas

Lo-Fang - You're The One That I Want

circling the sun

Se um homem não sabe qual o porto que procura, qualquer vento é um vento favorável. L. A. Séneca (4 a. c. - 65 d. c.).

“Even the best writer has to erase.”” - Spanish Proverb

« Signe ce que tu éclaires, non ce que tu assombris. » René Char

Carminho - Chuva no Mar com Marisa Monte

Miguel Aráujo - Recantiga

«Your life doesn´t have to be perfect, it only has to resemble you».

“Provar vinho não se ensina, aprende-se.”

http://observador.pt/2015/02/07/como-provar-vinho-num-restaurante-sem-fazer-ma-figura/

Visualizing the speed of light from the Sun to Jupiter (video)


Riding Light from Alphonse Swinehart on Vimeo.

Absurd Creature of the Week: This Amazing Little Critter Just Might Be Immortal

Romance Anon - Arr. John Feeley

Sting - Englishman In New York