New quantum phenomena in graphene superlattices
Scientists show the first new type of quantum oscillation to be reported for thirty years.
Sep 18th, 2017
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Researchers are turning optical data into readable soundwaves
World-first transfer of light to acoustic information on a chip.
Sep 18th, 2017
Read moreSensing with a twist: A new kind of optical nanosensor uses torque for signal processing
A new optomechanical nanosensor detects torsional frequencies with extreme sensitivity and offers new possibilities for on-chip detection and signal processing.
Sep 16th, 2017
Read more$3 million collaboration to develop new nanomedicine approaches for HIV therapy
The research project will examine the use of nanotechnology to improve the delivery of drugs to HIV patients through novel implantable technologies that can deliver drugs for weeks or months.
Sep 15th, 2017
Read moreA skin patch that can melt fat (w/video)
Microneedle skin patch that delivers fat-shrinking drug locally could be used to treat obesity and diabetes.
Sep 15th, 2017
Read moreInnovative nanomesh electronics feels like a second skin
Sensors made from stretchable nanomeshes allow patients? skin to breathe naturally while continuously monitoring their health.
Sep 15th, 2017
Read moreNanocoating protects buildings against pollution
The organic pollution decomposing properties of titanium dioxide have been known for about half a century. Now, a paint producer is taking advantage of this fact..
Sep 15th, 2017
Read moreDigging sensors out of an efficiency hole
The key to ultrathin high-efficiency sensors and solar cells could be materials covered with tiny trenches.
Sep 15th, 2017
Read moreNew insights into nanocrystal growth in liquid
Understanding process that creates complex crystals important for energy applications.
Sep 15th, 2017
Read moreA nanoscale glimpse at corrosion in real-time
Using a device called the Surface Forces Apparatus (SFA), scientists investigated the process of crevice and pitting corrosion and were able to get a real-time look at the process of corrosion on confined surfaces.
Sep 14th, 2017
Read moreOne vaccine injection could carry many doses
Microparticles created by new 3-D fabrication method could release drugs or vaccines long after injection.
Sep 14th, 2017
Read moreUltrafast snapshots of relaxing electrons in solids
The electron motion lasted only 750 billionths of the billionth of a second before it fainted, setting a new record of human capability to capture ultrafast processes inside solids.
Sep 14th, 2017
Read moreSorting molecules with DNA robots
A DNA nanorobot is programmed to pick up and sort molecules into predefined regions.
Sep 14th, 2017
Read moreResearchers revolutionize the atomic force microscope
Nanoscale probe combined with optical 'whispering gallery' makes the difference.
Sep 14th, 2017
Read moreFiltering molecules from the water or air with nanomembranes (w/video)
Physicists are producing and carrying out research on extra-thin foils.
Sep 14th, 2017
Read moreIn step toward controlling chemistry, physicists create a new molecule, atom by atom
Study paves the way for creating on and off buttons for chemical reactions.
Sep 14th, 2017
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