Guided ultrasound plus nanoparticle chemotherapy cures tumors in mice

Thermal ablation with magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound surgery is a noninvasive technique for treating fibroids and cancer. New research shows that combining the technique with chemotherapy can allow complete destruction of tumors in mice.

Nanoscale drawbridges open path to color displays

A new method for building 'drawbridges' between metal nanoparticles may allow electronics makers to build full-color displays using light-scattering nanoparticles that are similar to the gold materials that medieval artisans used to create red stained-glass.

Materials scientists learn how mother of pearl is made

Researchers have uncovered the process by which mollusks manufacture nacre - commonly known as 'mother of pearl'. Knowing how it?s made could lead to new methods to synthesize a variety of new materials with as yet unguessed properties.