Annihilating nanoscale defects

Researchers may have found a way for the semiconductor industry to hit miniaturization targets on time and without defects.

Stable 'superoxide' opens the door to a new class of batteries

While lithium-ion batteries have transformed our everyday lives, researchers are currently trying to find new chemistries that could offer even better energy possibilities. One of these chemistries, lithium-air, could promise greater energy density but has certain drawbacks as well.

Gold beads may boost cancer treatment

Scientists are investigating whether microscopic gold beads could make chemotherapy more effective, and reduce side effects for patients.

Detection of molecules important for healthcare could soon be 1000 times faster (w/video)

Scientists should soon be able to capture biological molecules a thousand times faster, allowing better detection of important health issues.

Electromagnetic radiation can be fully absorbed using an anisotropic crystal

The observations are of fundamental importance for electrodynamics and will provide researchers with an entirely new method of absorbing the energy of electromagnetic waves.

'Spermbots' could help women trying to conceive (w/video)

In an attempt to improve the odds of sperm, scientists have developed motorized 'spermbots' that can deliver poor swimmers - that are otherwise healthy - to an egg.

Nano-hybrid materials create magnetic effect

A new study details electromagnetic properties of graphene-boron nitride materials.

Scientists pinpoint one way nanoparticles damage immune cells

Scientists have shown that a process known as oxidative stress is at work during encounters between certain nanoparticles and immune cells, selectively modifying proteins on macrophages, a type of immune cell.

Physicists propose the first scheme to teleport the memory of an organism

Scientists have proposed the first scheme to use electromechanical oscillators and superconducting circuits to teleport the internal quantum state (memory) and center-of-mass motion state of a microorganism.

Nanospikes for safer batteries (w/video)

Researchers have developed the first lithium-ion battery that shuts down before overheating, then restarts immediately when the temperature cools.

Shiny fish skin inspires nanoscale light reflectors

A nature-inspired method to model the reflection of light from the skin of silvery fish and other organisms may be possible. Such a technique may be applicable to developing better broadband reflectors and custom multi-spectral filters for a wide variety of applications.

Researchers control cell adhesion using light

In order to get a little closer towards unravelling the mystery of cell adhesion, chemists developed a model system where they are able to control when and where cells adhere to in an extremely precise way.

High-speed transistor channel developed using a core-shell nanowire structure

Researchers have developed a double-layered nanowire, consisting of a germanium core and a silicon shell, which is a promising material for high-speed transistor channels.