Scientists report that they have genetically designed a new strain of bacteria that spins out extremely thin and highly conductive wires made up solely of non-toxic, natural amino acids.
Jul 14th, 2016
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A new method could revolutionise single cell analysis. The technology uses the world's smallest syringe to sample the content of individual cells for molecular analyses.
Jul 14th, 2016
Read moreResearchers for the first time have found a quantum-confined bandgap narrowing mechanism where UV absorption of the grapheme quantum dots and TiO2 nanoparticles can easily be extended into the visible light range.
Jul 14th, 2016
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Developing nanosystems that can more easily cross the gastrointestinal tract and blood-brain barriers.
Jul 14th, 2016
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This mathematical description of a spin liquid shares important similarities with a gauge symmetry, which is a key element in the way physics describes the world.
Jul 14th, 2016
Read moreResearchers have developed a system that generates electricity from osmosis with unparalleled efficiency. Their work uses seawater, fresh water, and a new type of membrane just 3 atoms thick.
Jul 13th, 2016
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An engineer has invented a method for analyzing nanowires at temperatures approaching 800 degrees Fahrenheit in first-ever experiments, showing the valuable role the materials could play in converting excess heat from machines and electronics into useable electricity.
Jul 13th, 2016
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On 30 June 2016, following several months of negotiations, Spain's AEINA nanotechnology industry association was officially incorporated.
Jul 13th, 2016
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A multi-million dollar grant was awarded to enhance a nanochannel delivery system, which provides sustained and constant release of drugs without the use of pumps, valves or a power supply.
Jul 13th, 2016
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To better protect goods such as electronics and medicines, scientists have developed a new kind of packaging that incorporates a single layer of graphene.
Jul 13th, 2016
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Researchers have presented a methodology that allows the production of two-dimensional quasicrystals from metal organic networks, opening the door to the development of promising new materials.
Jul 13th, 2016
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After more than two years of planning and construction, the U.S. Department of Energy's Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) has commissioned a major new facility to explore ways to optimize plasma for the production of nanoparticles.
Jul 13th, 2016
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A mysterious effect in which particles do not scatter light has been observed at optical wavelengths for the first time.
Jul 13th, 2016
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A material whose optical properties can be modified on a small scale by laser light promises a wide range of applications.
Jul 13th, 2016
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A lightweight telescope that a team of NASA scientists and engineers is developing specifically for CubeSat scientific investigations could become the first to carry a mirror made of carbon nanotubes in an epoxy resin.
Jul 12th, 2016
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Additive manufacturing techniques featuring atomic precision could one day create materials with Legos flexibility and Terminator toughness.
Jul 12th, 2016
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